Date Posted:
April 28, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Policy Advisor
Office/Company:
Institute for Responsive Government
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06543
Reports To:
Location:
Remote
Contact:
Salary:
Annualized salary range of $150,000 – $185,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
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.- 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- 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
Responsibilities:
• Develop an understanding of state legal and administrative environments
• Conduct rapid analysis of complex policy issues
• Leverage strong judgment to provide strategic guidance
• Serve as a subject matter expert on our policy portfolio
• Educate stakeholders and advocacy groups on policy proposals
• Prepare well-crafted policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials
Qualifications:
• Committed to our core mission of supporting democracy
• Committed to resilience and dynamic perseverance
• Eager to continue to scale existing campaigns
• A self-starter, with an ability to quickly integrate and explain complicated policy concepts
• A strong writer and communicator, with an ability to convey complex concepts concisely
• Dedicated to producing results and maximizing impact
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
We are committed to providing our employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives staff and their families the support they need to lead healthy, productive lives.
