Senior Research Associate; CF

The Civic Federation is a 501(c)(3) non‑partisan, non-profit government research organization working to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and the State of Illinois. The Civic Federation publishes reports and commentary about state and local government tax policies, government services and public expenditures. The Federation’s membership includes business and professional leaders from a wide range of Chicago‑area companies and institutions.

The Senior Research Associate will work individually and on teams to analyze the State of Illinois budget and public finance issues, write research reports and communicate findings to public officials and the media. The Senior Research Associate will additionally work to develop specialized knowledge in the Civic Federation’s areas of expertise within public finance.