Date Posted:
October 9, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Policy Specialist
Office/Company:
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13611
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
The anticipated base salary for this position is $95,000 to $185,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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Description:
Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist to join its Chambers-ranked Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC. This role will support clients on a broad range of policy matters, including education, technology, artificial intelligence, appropriations, congressional investigations, energy, financial services, defense, tax, transportation, and related regulatory and legislative issues. The position will focus primarily on education and education technology policy work. Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments; supporting policy and funding advocacy strategies; and, advising clients on cradle to career issues, (including child care, workforce, defense research, privacy, artificial intelligence, etc.) . The practice group includes approximately 40 professionals and represents Fortune 500 companies, startups, trade associations, educational institutions, foundations, local governments, and foreign sovereigns in congressional and regulatory advocacy matters.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
• A minimum of four years of experience in federal legislative or public policy roles, including experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, trade associations, or related organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree and strong academic credentials required.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Must be eligible to register as a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• 3–5 page advocacy-focused writing sample
• Applications missing transcripts or including writing samples longer than 5 pages will not be considered.
• For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.
• The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.
• Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP endeavors to make www.arnoldporter.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Director of Support Staff Stephanie Denmark at +1 202.942.6068. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and childbirth (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Our Firm’s equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. For purposes of the firm’s Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Policies, the term “race” includes, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists.
