Senior Associate, Domestic Policy

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a proactive policy professional to support the Domestic Policy Team by researching policies and developing advocacy products for U.S. policymakers.

The role involves tracking congressional and administration developments, coordinating coalition engagement, planning events, and producing analytical research materials and briefs. Excellent written and verbal English, MS Office proficiency, and experience in government relations or public affairs are

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting government, government relations, policy, advocacy, or public affairs.
• Familiarity with federal policymaking and the federal legislative process.
• Ability to produce written analytical and research materials.
• Strong communication and networking skills with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and analysis supporting Domestic Policy Team priorities.
• Develop policy and advocacy products for U.S. policymakers (one-pagers, issue summaries, and documents).
• Analyze coalition partner and NGO policy research and attend coalition meetings.
• Support leadership by advancing policy priorities and advocacy engagement with Congress and the Administration.
• Track Congressional and Administration developments, hearings, bills, and agency announcements.
• Monitor related policy areas and assist with congressional targeting and voting records.
• Support procurement processes, internal reporting, and cross-team coordination.
• Plan and execute strategic policy events, briefings, and convenings.
• Coordinate member engagement and coalition communications.

Skills

Policy Research

Government Relations

Analytical Ability

Event Planning

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Conduct policy research and analysis supporting Domestic Policy Team priorities
• Develop policy and advocacy products, including one-pagers, issue summaries, and documents for U.S. policymakers
• Analyze coalition partner, aligned NGO, and other organizational policy research
• Attend coalition meetings and occasional Hill meetings
• Support leadership of the National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition by advancing policy priorities and advocacy engagement with Congress and the Administration
• Track Congressional and Administration developments, including hearings, bill introductions, committee meetings, agency announcements, and related developments
• Monitor secondary policy areas connected to SCUS priorities, strategy, and domestic campaigns
• Assist with congressional targeting by compiling vote records and policy positions of key members of Congress
• Support procurement processes, internal reporting, and coordination across teams, departments, and divisions
• Analyze government relations plans and next steps
• Support management of interns and track related research and legislative projects
• Support development and internal dissemination of policy and advocacy materials
• Plan and execute strategic policy events, briefings, and convenings
• Handle emerging advocacy issues as they arise
• Coordinate National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition member engagement, meeting logistics, materials development, and coalition communications

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting government, government relations, policy, advocacy, or public affairs
• Familiarity with federal policymaking and the federal legislative process
• Proven analytical ability, including the ability to produce written analytical and research materials
• Demonstrated persuasive and politically astute communication and networking skills with a range of different audiences
• Enthusiasm for advocacy and government relations work
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Experience organizing and executing events (preferred)
• Understanding of U.S. legislative process (preferred)
• Experience with child-focused domestic policy, including education, nutrition, or rural policy (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to support policy research and advocacy efforts, with a focus on U.S. legislative processes and coalition engagement. Proficient in developing policy materials and executing strategic events to advance domestic policy priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Policy Research
• Government Relations
• Analytical Ability
• Event Planning
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Advocacy Development
• Research Writing
• Legislative Tracking
• Data Compilation

Soft Skills

• Persuasive Communication
• Networking Skills
• Team Coordination
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Federal Policymaking
• U.S. Legislative Process
• Child-Focused Domestic Policy
• Coalition Engagement
• Advocacy Issues

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Suite