Senior Advisor Science and Innovation Policy Advocacy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Washington DC Office is seeking a Senior Advisor for Science and Innovation Policy Advocacy to represent MIT’s federal policy interests before Congress, federal agencies, the White House, and the Washington advocacy community.

You will advise MIT’s policy and government affairs leadership as well as academic and administrative departments on policies that impact research and training, including biotechnology, funding, immigration, and IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in government relations or Congress.
• Demonstrated expertise in science, research, higher education or technology policy.
• Ability to advise senior leadership and communicate complex policy.

Responsibilities

• Advocate MIT's policy interests before Congress, federal agencies, and the White House.
• Advise leadership and departments on federal policies affecting research and training.
• Represent MIT in science policy coalitions and provide policy briefings.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Government relations

Scientific policy

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Senior Advisor Science and Innovation Policy Advocacy
Job Number: 26041
Functional Area: Other
Department: Office of the President
School Area: President & Chairman of the Corporation
Pay Range Minimum: $90,320
Pay Range Maximum: $122,080
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 9

Posting Description

SENIOR ADVISOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY ADVOCACY, MIT WASHINGTON DC OFFICE, serves as a key advocate representing MIT’s research policy interests at the federal level across all science domains before Congress, federal agencies, the White House, and the Washington higher education advocacy community; advises MIT’s policy and government affairs leadership as well as academic and administrative departments on federal policies that impact the Institute's research and training mission. Topics of focus include but not limited to biotechnology, basic science, emerging technologies, research regulations, research funding, general research policy, higher education, student visas and skilled immigration, and intellectual property. Acts as an external facing advocate and lobbyist for MIT and within science policy and advocacy coalitions deemed most impactful to MIT’s policy interests.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including work in government relations, or in a government agency or the Congress; demonstrated expertise in science and research policy, higher education policy, and/or technology policy issues and the ability to advise senior leadership; strong communication and analytical skills, including experience preparing and presenting memos and policy briefings; and ability to take initiative, juggle a diverse portfolio, and work both independently and as part of a team. PREFERRED: Leadership experience within advocacy coalitions and mentorship of junior staff; or a PhD with experience in research programs.

This position is located in MIT’s Washington, DC Office.