[Hiring] Senior Policy Advisor @Institute for Responsive Government
Role Description
As Senior Policy Advisor, you will conduct and lead policy work within state-level policy campaigns, with the aim of supporting positive legislative or administrative actions and stopping or mitigating negative actions. You are a detail-oriented, proactive, and strategic professional looking for a flexible job in a fast-paced environment to help strengthen our democracy.
• Develop an understanding of state legal and administrative environments to inform analysis of policy proposals and identify opportunities for pro-active change.
• Conduct rapid analysis of complex policy issues, including review of legislative and administrative proposals and court rulings, delivering clear and concise written and verbal analysis and concrete recommendations.
• Leverage strong judgment to provide strategic guidance on key policy decisions and prioritization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on our policy portfolio, coordinating with other team members as necessary to ensure timely and thorough analysis.
• Educate stakeholders and advocacy groups on policy proposals and relevant analysis.
• Prepare well-crafted policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials with clarity and precision.
• Advocate for policy reforms in meetings, legislative hearings, presentations, and written communications.
Qualifications
• Committed to our core mission of supporting democracy.
• Committed to resilience and dynamic perseverance in the face of evolving strategic challenges.
• Eager to continue to scale existing campaigns, open new doorways, and forge new, strategic partnerships.
• A self-starter, with an ability to quickly integrate and explain complicated policy concepts in an accessible way.
• A strong writer and communicator, with an ability to convey complex concepts concisely.
• Dedicated to producing results and maximizing impact.
• Strong at prioritization and strategic decision-making.
• Excited to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Creative and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and able to work in a remote structure.
• Oriented towards what is and could be possible at all times, embodying an abundance mindset.
• A do-er and connector, not a “meetings for the sake of meetings” person.
Requirements
• Legal background required to assist in navigating regulatory frameworks and policy impacts.
• Subject matter interest in Responsive Gov core policy issues – voting/elections, state court reform, proportional representation, and/or government administration reform & red tape reduction.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders from a variety of ideological backgrounds.
• Big Law experience is a plus.
Benefits
• Annualized salary range of $150,000 - $185,000.
• 401(k) program with a 3% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match that is fully vested day one.
• Monthly cellphone and wellness stipends.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical – platinum PPO, dental, vision) with 100% of premiums fully covered for employees and dependents.
• Generous health reimbursement account (HRA) that is 100% employer-paid and is intended to offset co-pay, deductible, and a variety of other health-related expenses incurred by employees and dependents.
• Short and long-term disability and a $50K term life/accidental death benefits that are 100% employer paid.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and care navigation assistance, up to 12 free video sessions on Talkspace annually, discounts on services provided through OneMedical and Kindbody.
• 15 company holidays (including a week long winter break from December 25th through December 31st) and 4 floating holidays.
• 20 days of front-loaded vacation time and 10 days of personal leave annually (pro-rated based on start date).
• Reduced Summer Friday schedule, starting the week in which Memorial Day is observed and ending the week in which Labor Day is observed. In 2026, this includes the office being closed every other Friday during this period.
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As Senior Policy Advisor, you will conduct and lead policy work within state-level policy campaigns, with the aim of supporting positive legislative or administrative actions and stopping or mitigating negative actions. You are a detail-oriented, proactive, and strategic professional looking for a flexible job in a fast-paced environment to help strengthen our democracy.
• Develop an understanding of state legal and administrative environments to inform analysis of policy proposals and identify opportunities for pro-active change.
• Conduct rapid analysis of complex policy issues, including review of legislative and administrative proposals and court rulings, delivering clear and concise written and verbal analysis and concrete recommendations.
• Leverage strong judgment to provide strategic guidance on key policy decisions and prioritization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on our policy portfolio, coordinating with other team members as necessary to ensure timely and thorough analysis.
• Educate stakeholders and advocacy groups on policy proposals and relevant analysis.
• Prepare well-crafted policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials with clarity and precision.
• Advocate for policy reforms in meetings, legislative hearings, presentations, and written communications.
Qualifications
• Committed to our core mission of supporting democracy.
• Committed to resilience and dynamic perseverance in the face of evolving strategic challenges.
• Eager to continue to scale existing campaigns, open new doorways, and forge new, strategic partnerships.
• A self-starter, with an ability to quickly integrate and explain complicated policy concepts in an accessible way.
• A strong writer and communicator, with an ability to convey complex concepts concisely.
• Dedicated to producing results and maximizing impact.
• Strong at prioritization and strategic decision-making.
• Excited to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Creative and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and able to work in a remote structure.
• Oriented towards what is and could be possible at all times, embodying an abundance mindset.
• A do-er and connector, not a “meetings for the sake of meetings” person.
Requirements
• Legal background required to assist in navigating regulatory frameworks and policy impacts.
• Subject matter interest in Responsive Gov core policy issues – voting/elections, state court reform, proportional representation, and/or government administration reform & red tape reduction.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders from a variety of ideological backgrounds.
• Big Law experience is a plus.
Benefits
• Annualized salary range of $150,000 - $185,000.
• 401(k) program with a 3% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match that is fully vested day one.
• Monthly cellphone and wellness stipends.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical – platinum PPO, dental, vision) with 100% of premiums fully covered for employees and dependents.
• Generous health reimbursement account (HRA) that is 100% employer-paid and is intended to offset co-pay, deductible, and a variety of other health-related expenses incurred by employees and dependents.
• Short and long-term disability and a $50K term life/accidental death benefits that are 100% employer paid.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and care navigation assistance, up to 12 free video sessions on Talkspace annually, discounts on services provided through OneMedical and Kindbody.
• 15 company holidays (including a week long winter break from December 25th through December 31st) and 4 floating holidays.
• 20 days of front-loaded vacation time and 10 days of personal leave annually (pro-rated based on start date).
• Reduced Summer Friday schedule, starting the week in which Memorial Day is observed and ending the week in which Labor Day is observed. In 2026, this includes the office being closed every other Friday during this period.
Apply Now
Apply Now