Economic Policy Advisor

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate seeks a senior Policy Advisor to manage tax, trade, small business, labor, and budget policy. The role staffs the Senator’s work before the Senate Finance Committee, drafts and advances legislation, monitors actions, and provides vote recommendations.

It requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to operate with independence. The position involves briefing the Senator, constituent engagement, and stakeholder coordination, with Nevada policy

Qualifications

• Senior-level policy experience required.
• At least 3 years in tax and trade policy.
• Experience drafting legislation and preparing for hearings.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Senator’s work on issues before the Senate Finance Committee.
• Draft and advance legislation; monitor legislation and nominations.
• Develop and implement hearing strategy, including drafting questions.
• Meet with constituents and stakeholders; coordinate events and engagement opportunities.
• Brief the Senator on policy developments and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to manage tax, trade, small business, labor, and budget policy. This individual will be responsible for staffing the Senator’s work on issues before the Senate Finance Committee and the overall economic portfolio, including drafting and advancing legislation; monitoring legislation and nominations and providing vote recommendations; developing and implementing hearing strategy, including drafting questions; meeting with constituents, working with stakeholders, and helping brainstorm event and engagement opportunities; and briefing the Senator. Qualified candidates will be self-starters with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; able to work well under pressure, multitask effectively, and be a team player. This is a senior-level position within the Office, with an expected salary range of $95,000-$115,000. This position operates with a high level of autonomy and manages a Legislative Correspondent. The position requires 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in tax and trade policy. Prior Hill experience and understanding of these issues in Nevada are preferred.

The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.