State Policy Insights Lead, Government Relations

Pearson; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Government Relations to monitor state policy, track legislation, and produce timely policy materials for internal decision-makers and external engagement.

The role requires 2–5 years in government relations, a bachelor's in a related field, and strong writing skills. It’s a remote role in the United States with collaboration across multiple states and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 2–5 years of government relations or policy analysis experience.
• Hands-on policy tracking, bill analysis and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor state legislative and regulatory activity and escalate developments.
• Develop policy scorecards and track progress against objectives.
• Review legislation and proposals, summarise provisions and implications.
• Produce updates: trackers, digests, alerts, concise summaries.
• Prepare internal briefings and policy materials for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to reflect operational context.
• Respond to background research requests and perform impact analysis.
• Draft policy-facing materials: one-pagers, talking points, Q&As.
• Support meetings with policymakers with briefing packs and notes.
• Track deadlines, hearings, and milestones; maintain records.

Skills

Experience in government relations

Policy analysis

Strong writing skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Collaboration with internal teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, Education Policy, or related

Tools

FiscalNote

Quorum

State Net

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Government Relations to monitor state policy, track legislation, and produce timely policy materials for internal decision-makers and external engagement.

The role requires 2–5 years in government relations, a bachelor's in a related field, and strong writing skills. It’s a remote role in the United States with collaboration across multiple states and teams.