Policy Entrepreneurship Lead for Science & R&D Reform

Federation of American Scientists; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is seeking a Policy Entrepreneurship Manager/Senior Manager to bridge science policy, government affairs, and organizational execution in Washington, DC. The role focuses on catalyzing reform of the R&D enterprise, managing research projects, and engaging with executive and legislative decision-makers to advance evidence-based policy.

Ideal candidates bring experience in science policy, government affairs, and metascience, with the ability to operate

Qualifications

• Demands at intersection of policy, relationships, and execution.
• Experience engaging with executive/legislative officials and staff on S&T issues.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Actively drive policy projects across FAS's PE portfolio with clear accountability.
• Manage relationships with senior government officials and congressional staff.
• Draft policy memos, briefs, and materials translating S&T ideas into recommendations.
• Identify policy windows and contribute to rapid-response capacity.
• Implement agile approaches to stand up timebound projects.

Skills

Strong written communication

Relationship management

Project management

Political and institutional savvy

Collaboration and agility

Strategic judgement

Communication and influence

Project leadership and collaboration

Policy engagement

Job description

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is seeking a Policy Entrepreneurship Manager/Senior Manager to bridge science policy, government affairs, and organizational execution in Washington, DC. The role focuses on catalyzing reform of the R&D enterprise, managing research projects, and engaging with executive and legislative decision-makers to advance evidence-based policy.

Ideal candidates bring experience in science policy, government affairs, and metascience, with the ability to operate