Policy Analyst

The Bernhardt Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k + match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Bernhardt Group, a Washington, D.C.-based government affairs firm, seeks a Policy Analyst to advance priorities through policy analysis and legislative research. The role emphasizes monitoring policy developments, stakeholder relationships, and creating resources to inform policymakers and regulators.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with at least 2 years of relevant experience and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years experience, including at least 1 year congressional or Administration exposure.
• Experience with U.S. House, Senate, federal agencies, campaigns, advocacy, lobbying, or policy research/analysis.
• Exceptional writing skills are required.
• Understanding of legislative process and executive branch function.
• Strong computer and research skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Professional engagement with clients and government officials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy analysis and legislative research to support government affairs.
• Monitor congressional and agency activity and provide strategic insight on policy issues.
• Develop and disseminate advocacy materials, briefs, summaries, and testimony; support advocacy strategy.
• Track legislation, maintain databases, and prepare reports for senior staff.
• Coordinate projects and collaborate with external consultants and stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and operational support as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Writing

Research skills

Policy analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Policy Analyst position plays a key role in advancing The Bernhardt Group’s government affairs priorities by providing policy analysis and legislative research. This role helps support strategic objectives through monitoring policy developments, building stakeholder relationships, and developing resources to inform and strengthen engagement with policymakers and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate for this role will be a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties:

• Supports and advances government affairs initiatives through legislative research, policy analysis, advocacy, and relationship-building.
• Manages assigned legislative and regulatory portfolios with increasing independence, monitors and analyzes congressional and agency activity, and provides strategic insight on complex policy issues.
• Develops and disseminates advocacy and policy materials—including issue briefs, fact sheets, legislative summaries, and draft testimony—and contributes to advocacy strategy development.
• Tracks and organizes legislative and regulatory data, maintains databases, and prepares reports and briefings for senior staff.
• Coordinates special projects, may work with external consultants, responds to inquiries.
• Provides administrative and operational support as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of work experience, including at least 1 year of Congressional or Administration experience is required
• Exceptional writing skills are required
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Federal Government Agencies, political campaigns, advocacy and lobbying, and/or policy research and analysis is required
• Understanding of legislative process and executive branch function
• Strong computer and research skills including Microsoft office suite
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities
• Ability to engage clients and government officials in a mature, professional manner
• Experience tracking legislation

About the Firm:

The Bernhardt Group is a Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan policy and government affairs firm founded by David Bernhardt, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior. The firm helps clients navigate complex regulatory, legislative, and political challenges, drawing on deep executive branch experience and relationships across Capitol Hill. From executive branch engagement and policy advocacy to regulatory navigation and project management, the team combines strategic insight with hands‑on execution to deliver durable outcomes for clients facing Washington's toughest challenges.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Bernhardt Group offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, and personal time off. We are offering a salary for this role in the range of $60,000-$80,000. The actual salary is determined by the level of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bernhardt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.