Policy & Programs Associate

The New Foreign Assistance; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The New Foreign Assistance in Washington, D.C. is seeking an adaptable individual to support the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and Director of Programs. You will turn leads into white papers and programs to approach the State Department and Congress, draft bills for Congress, and help with internal operations.

The role emphasizes writing, research, and swift, strategic action. We welcome candidates from think tanks, private sector, or advocacy backgrounds who can build, organize, and

Qualifications

• Ability to build, write, organize, and follow through on policy, programmatic, and operations tasks.
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to a small team with ambiguity.
• Strong writing and research skills for white papers, memos, and analyses.
• Comfort with conservative policy worldview and bipartisan collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Research and design flagship initiatives, e.g., on trade and investment, health moonshots, procurement reform.
• Assist in researching white papers, briefing memos, and analyses for the State Department and Congress.
• Support partnerships and external events needed to turn ideas into high-impact programs.
• Provide briefings for the State Department, White House, and congressional staff; represent the organization in coalition groups.

Job description

The New Foreign Assistance in Washington, D.C. is seeking an adaptable individual to support the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and Director of Programs. You will turn leads into white papers and programs to approach the State Department and Congress, draft bills for Congress, and help with internal operations.

The role emphasizes writing, research, and swift, strategic action. We welcome candidates from think tanks, private sector, or advocacy backgrounds who can build, organize, and