Policy Analyst, Center for Technology and the Human Person

The Heritage Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement funding

Paid time off

Job summary

The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Policy Analyst for the Center for Technology and the Human Person to advance technology policy in AI, hard-tech, and biotech. The role involves research, writing, public speaking, and media engagement on federal and state tech policy issues.

Responsibilities include policy analysis, developing recommendations, organizing data for policy papers, and representing Heritage at events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 4+ years of research and writing experience in tech and tech policy research.
• Excellent, fast, and convincing writing for research and commentary.
• Coding experience; proficiency with Microsoft Suite; familiarity with LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy analysis and scholarly research for joint reports.
• Develop innovative policy recommendations and proposals.
• Organize data into effective policy papers and advocacy pieces.
• Help organize events and meetings with stakeholders.
• Represent Heritage at public functions and conferences.
• Interact with Congressional members and staff; participate in policy debates.
• Prepare testimonies and public comments on rulemaking.

Skills

Strong writing

Coding experience

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Education

B.A. in related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

LLMs (Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok, Claude)

Job description

Policy Analyst, Center for Technology and the Human Person

Washington, DC

Full Time

Center for Technology and the Human Person

Title : Policy Analyst, Center for Technology and the Human Person

Reports to: Director, Center for Technology and the Human Person

Job Summary: The Policy Analyst contributes to Heritage’s technology policy in artificial intelligence (AI), hard-tech, and biotechnologies. This position helps build out the Center’s work in AI and hard tech, including semiconductors and robotics. The work of Policy Analyst includes research, writing, public speaking, and media engagement, involving laws, policies, and rulemaking by federal and state agencies related to cutting edge technologies.

Job Duties:

• Conduct policy analysis and scholarly research and contribute major sections of research to joint reports.
• Develop innovative policy recommendations and proposals.
• Organize large quantities of data and information into effective policy or advocacy papers.
• Help organize events and meetings with key stakeholders.
• Represent Heritage as a speaker or participant in public functions and conferences.
• Participate in the greater public policy community and debate on tech policy issues.
• Effectively interact with Congressional members and staff.
• Help prepare Congressional testimonies, state testimonies, public comments on rulemaking, and written model legislation at the state and federal level.
• Participate in Heritage’s internal AI Use Policy committee.

Qualifications:

Education: B.A. in related field required

Experience: 4+ years of research and writing experience in tech and tech policy research

Communication: Excellent, fast, and convincing writing for both research and commentary

Technology: Coding experience; Microsoft Suite, strong facility in relevant social media platforms, with LLMs such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude

Other Requirements:

• Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department’s goals and objectives.
• Promote policies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speak with one voice.
• High level of professionalism (adaptability, maturity, integrity, accountability).
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain careful attention to detail, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through in a timely manner.
• Outstanding research and analysis, with an emphasis on accuracy, insightfulness, and timeliness.
• Knowledge level: Relatively in-depth knowledge of two or more public policy areas, such as LLMs and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Ability to develop AI agents and workflows for internal use.
• Exceptional organization, timeliness, and attention to detail,
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits and Salary:

The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a merit based annual bonus. The range is a good faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.