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March 24, 2008

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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.