KIP Spring 2027 - Associate Policy Analyst Intern - National Taxpayers Union Foundation
Stand Together KIP Spring 2027 - Associate Policy Analyst Intern - National Taxpayers Union Foundation
About National Taxpayers Union Foundation
National Taxpayers Union Foundation is a non-partisan research and education organization dedicated to showing Americans how taxes, government spending, and regulations affect them. Through data collection, analysis, and commentary, we empower citizens to engage in the critical policy debates of our time and hold elected officials accountable. To educate our target audiences, we perform incisive research and analysis on a wide range of policy issues with a particular focus on tax, technology, interstate commerce, legislative scoring, and trade. We also have a newly launched public interest litigation project that has extended our work into the judicial sphere.
About the Role
Assist with NTUF research, analysis, and outreach efforts focused on budget and tax reform. Responsibilities include tracking and analyzing policy proposals and budget data, and contributing to issue briefs and other content for NTUF's website.
This role is open to remote or onsite candidates.
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and NTUF’s mission. Include it as one PDF document with your resume and upload it to the "ATTACH RESUME/CV" field seen after clicking the "Apply for this Job" button.
Candidates may also be asked to engage with NTUF's other projects, including:
- Taxpayers’ Budget Office: Support efforts to improve fiscal transparency, strengthen cost estimates, eliminate budget gimmicks, reduce wasteful spending, and expose costly government perks.
- Free Trade Initiative: Support initiatives that educate Americans about the economic benefits of trade.
- Center for State Competitiveness: Collaborate on efforts to resist the growing trend of states seeking to tax and regulate outside their borders, disrupting interstate commerce.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Basic quantitative skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- An interest in public policy issues, specifically budget, tax, and regulatory matters.
- Strong research, communication, and writing skills.
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- I certify that I am at least 18 years of age or older. I have disclosed all information relevant and applicable to my admission application. I certify that all information I have given is true, complete, and correct in all respects, including but not limited to my contact information, resume, and other application materials. I agree that any false statement made by me, or my failure to completely answer any applicable questions, may result in release from, or refusal of, admission. I authorize my former employers and any other persons or organizations to provide any accurate information they have regarding my background, and I release all concerned from any liability in connection therewith. I understand that, as a condition of my participation in the program, I will be required to provide a valid U.S.-issued Social Security Number (SSN). My SSN will be used solely for program administration purposes, including maintaining my participation record in the human resources information system. My SSN will be stored securely and will not be used for any purpose other than program administration and payroll/tax reporting, if applicable. I understand that an admissions application is automatically considered for all Stand Together Fellowships educational programs and remains active for one year. By signing and submitting this admissions application, I certify that I am genuinely interested in applying for the educational programs and am submitting this application for no other purpose. I acknowledge that I have read this admissions application carefully and understand its content. I understand that participation in the program is contingent upon placement at a participating partner organization. By submitting this application, I understand that the information I provide may be used in accordance with Stand Together Fellowships' terms of use and privacy statement. This means my information may be used and shared with third parties to contact me about educational, charitable, and related opportunities that may be of interest to me. I understand that indicating "I Agree" is equivalent to providing my signature. optional
- Koch Internship Program (KIP) participants attend programming hosted online by Stand Together Fellowships on Thursdays from 1-4 pm ET, attend an on-site summit in Arlington, VA, and work with one of Stand Together Fellowships’ non-profit partner organizations (national think tanks or state policy organizations). Are you available to attend all online and on-site KIP programming and work with a partner organization either part time or full time for the duration of the program as required for participation? optional
- Would you like to participate in the Koch Internship Program (KIP) part time or full time? Part-time participants will dedicate approximately 24 hours per week to working with the partner organization while full-time participants will dedicate approximately 32 hours per week to working with the partner organization. Both part-time and full-time participants must attend all KIP programming. optional
- Will you be geographically located within the United States through the duration of the program? optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? optional
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B)? optional