Policy Analyst - Client Insights & Legislative Research

FiscalNote; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,500; Full time

Job summary

FiscalNote is seeking a Policy Analyst to join our Professional Services team and deliver high-quality policy analysis for a portfolio of clients across federal, state, and local levels.

You will synthesize complex policy into actionable insights, participate in client calls, and expand expertise in FiscalNote’s tools and workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A bachelors is required and 1–3 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in policy research, government, consulting, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex policy in clear formats.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining detail.
• Interest in politics, policy, and technology.
• Bachelor's degree in political science, government, economics, public policy, or related field.
• Experience using data to support analysis and communicate insights.
• Excellent organizational skills and quick learner of new tools.
• Comfort with AI-assisted workflows.
• Experience in a client-focused environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce accurate, on-time policy analysis for assigned jurisdictions or issue areas.
• Deliver recurring written outputs - summaries, trackers, reports, and briefings.
• Demonstrate reliable use of FiscalNote tools and data sources to execute client work efficiently.
• Apply feedback to improve accuracy, structure, and clarity of deliverables.
• Manage personal workload across deadlines without slippage and communicate risks early.
• Join client calls to support senior team members and discuss project status.
• Communicate clearly in writing and internal discussions using templates.
• Become an expert in FiscalNote's products and contribute to new offerings.
• Relay client and product feedback to product, engineering, and GTM teams.

Skills

Policy analysis

Writing

Research

Project management

Communication

Data interpretation

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science

Tools

FiscalNote platform

Job description

FiscalNote is seeking a Policy Analyst to join our Professional Services team and deliver high-quality policy analysis for a portfolio of clients across federal, state, and local levels.

You will synthesize complex policy into actionable insights, participate in client calls, and expand expertise in FiscalNote’s tools and workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A bachelors is required and 1–3 years of relevant experience is preferred.