ERN Jobs: AARP - Strategic Policy Advisor-Economic Security

                                   AARP
                              Washington, DC

                Strategic Policy Advisor-Economic Security


      AARP is over 39 million members strong - with more joining
      us everyday - and we're the "most powerful grassroots
      organization" around according to Fortune magazine. If
      you're ready, here's your chance to take action and make an
      impact in Washington, DC.


      JOB DESCRIPTION:

      - Identify policy challenges and solutions in the area of
        Social Security (the Old Age, Survivors and Disability
        Insurance programs) and related retirement security
        issues.

      - Develop policy options and reform strategies to enable
        AARP to promote social change.

      - Critique legislative and regulatory proposals, provide
        objective policy analysis to inform AARP's public
        outreach and advocacy efforts, and serve as an expert
        resource to AARP staff and volunteer leaders, as well as
        to opinion leaders and policymakers outside AARP.


      JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

      - Advanced degree in Public Policy, Economics or other
        Social Sciences, Law, or a related discipline.

      - 8 years of related experience.

      - Knowledge of the Social Security Program and appropriate
        empirical research methodologies.

      - Completion of a Doctorate degree preferred.

      - Knowledge of relevant data sets and experience in
        modeling the costs and impact of Social Security reform
        proposals preferred.


      APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

      Please apply online at:

                     http://www.aarpjobs.com

      (see Policy and Strategy)

      or contact:

      CONTACT:       Carmel Bender
      Email:         MAILTO:cbender@aarp.org

      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace
      diversity.
Posted 3/27/08