Federal Policy Senior Associate, Safer Chemicals

Chemistry for Sustainability; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life & disability insurance

Savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Pew's Safer Chemicals Project in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Associate, Federal Policy, to advance federal policy actions reducing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). You will conduct background research, produce policy analyses, and engage with federal agencies and Congress.

Located in Pew's Washington office, the role supports event planning, project management, and cross-team collaboration, with Pew's hybrid work program and occasional travel for meetings.

Qualifications

• Four years of applicable experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with diverse partners to advance pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and manage time effectively.
• Experience conducting background research and condensing information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach across political spectrums.
• Experience in federal policy, environmental health, toxics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Engage with federal agencies and members of Congress to advance policy priorities.
• Monitor activities of federal agencies, Congress, and stakeholders related to EDCs.
• Cultivate knowledge of EDCs and public policy issues.
• Research and synthesize policy-relevant data to inform action.
• Prepare presentations, talking points, and publications for stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution of stakeholder meetings and events.
• Provide basic project management for policy projects and track milestones.
• Collaborate with communications, outreach, and contracts teams to advance goals.
• Participate in activities supporting Pew-wide objectives.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Policy experience

Project management

Research & synthesis

Non-partisan approach

Federal policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pew's Safer Chemicals Project in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Associate, Federal Policy, to advance federal policy actions reducing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). You will conduct background research, produce policy analyses, and engage with federal agencies and Congress.

Located in Pew's Washington office, the role supports event planning, project management, and cross-team collaboration, with Pew's hybrid work program and occasional travel for meetings.