Alright, we owe you an apology. This edition was supposed to land last week. Instead, it sat in drafts while your editor was 8,000 miles away, mostly horizontal, somewhere between a beach chair and a bowl of bún chả.
In our defense: we did warn you. Two weeks ago we said replies might be slow while we spent 10 days in Da Nang, Vietnam — we just underestimated how thoroughly "slow" would apply to, well, everything, including hitting publish.
But we're back, caffeinated, and this edition was worth the wait: 37 policy job listings to dig into below — a genuinely good mix this time, so take your time scrolling.
🟡 Early Career Opportunities
🏢 Statewide Public Affairs, Inc., 2027 Legislative Internship Program
📍 Albany, NY | 💰 Paid Internship
Focus: New York government, legislative affairs, and advocacy.
👉 Apply: Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]
📅 Deadline: October 16, 2026 (5:00 PM)
🕒 Program: Full-Time | Credit Eligible | January–May 2027
🏢 The Council of State Governments (CSG), Policy Analyst II
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $70K–$80K
Focus: Workforce development policy, disability employment, state policy research, legislative analysis, and member engagement
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Oregon Sea Grant, Legislative Fellow
📍 Salem, OR | 💰 At least $4,250/month
Focus: Ocean & coastal policy, legislative affairs, government relations
👉 Apply Now: Deadline: September 18, 2026
🏢 Ferrari Reeder Public Affairs, Senior Associate
📍 Nevada | 💰 $80K–$100K
Focus: Government affairs, lobbying, legislative monitoring, client advocacy, and public policy strategy before the Nevada Legislature, state agencies, and local governments.
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), Policy Associate
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $63,760–$86,945
Focus: Higher education policy, legislative research, grant/project management, community college advocacy, and public policy analysis.
👉 Apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Center for Policy and Practice Policy Associate” in the subject line.
🏢 Lockheed Martin, Public Affairs Content Staff
📍 Location not specified | 💰 $100,200–$186,200
Focus: Public affairs communications, government affairs messaging, policy communications, media engagement, and brand reputation strategy.
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Lucas Public Affairs, Senior Account Executive
📍 Sacramento, CA (Hybrid) | 💰 $75K–$85K
Experience: 3–5+ years
Focus: Public affairs, strategic communications, media relations, California policy and stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now
🟢 Mid-Career Opportunities
🏢 Texas 2036, Manager, Government & External Affairs
📍 Austin, TX (Hybrid) | 💰 Competitive (not specified)
Experience: 7+ years
Focus: Coalition management, stakeholder engagement, Texas state policy advocacy
👉 Apply Now (Email resume and cover letter to [email protected])
🏢 Google, Government and Strategic Engagement Lead, North America
📍 New York, NY / Austin, TX / Chicago, IL / Mountain View, CA / San Francisco, CA | 💰 $173K–$251K + 20% bonus + equity
Experience: 5+ years
Focus: Education policy, government partnerships, AI and digital transformation in education
👉 Apply Now
🏢 AbbVie, Director, State Government Affairs
📍 Illinois (Springfield, Chicago, Lake County) + Midwest Region | ✈️ 40% Travel
Focus: State government affairs, healthcare policy, Medicaid, pharmaceutical advocacy, economic development, legislative and regulatory strategy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Colorado Hospital Association (CHA), Public Policy Manager
📍 Colorado | 💰 $90K–$100K
Focus: Health care policy, legislative and regulatory advocacy, hospital reimbursement, stakeholder engagement, and policy development
👉 Apply
🏢 Kraft Heinz, Senior Manager, State Government Affairs (Central Region)
📍 Remote/Hybrid (Central U.S., up to 40% travel) | 💰 $120.8K–$151K + Bonus
Focus: State lobbying, food and agriculture policy, regulatory affairs, coalition management, and corporate government relations
👉 Apply
🏢 GROWMARK, Government Affairs Specialist
📍 Midwest Region (WI, MI, IN, OH, KY, VA & assigned states) | 💰 $79,500.00 - $109,287.50
Focus: State legislative and regulatory affairs, agricultural policy, lobbying, coalition building, grassroots advocacy, and government relations for cooperative and agribusiness interests.
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Ohio Environmental Council (OEC), Director of Clean Energy Policy
📍 Columbus, OH (Hybrid) | 💰 $62K–$66K
Experience: 4+ years
Focus: Clean energy policy, utility regulation, energy affordability, data centers, legislative advocacy, stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), Policy Director
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $95K–$115K
Experience: 3–4+ years (plus environmental, energy, or climate policy experience)
Focus: Climate policy, clean energy, environmental policy, congressional engagement, policy research and analysis
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Stanley Black & Decker, Manager, Advocacy
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $77.6K–$124.9K
Experience: 5+ years
Focus: Corporate advocacy, government affairs, PAC management, corporate philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, executive communications
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Meta – Public Policy Team (4 Open Positions)
Experience: State & local public policy and advocacy experience
Focus: Data center expansion, infrastructure permitting, stakeholder engagement, economic development.
📍 Austin, TX / Washington, DC / Remote (US) — Local Public Policy Manager | 👉 Apply Now
📍 Remote (US) — Local Policy Regional Manager (Indiana/Ohio) | 👉 Apply Now
📍 Remote (US) — Local Policy Regional Manager (Texas/Louisiana) | 👉 Apply Now
📍 Denver, CO / Seattle, WA / Remote (US) — Public Policy Manager, Northwest | 👉 Apply Now
🏢 College of American Pathologists (CAP), Manager, State Government Affairs
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $87K–$111K
Experience: 4+ years
Focus: State advocacy, healthcare policy, lobbying, grassroots engagement
👉 Apply Now
🚀 K2 Space — 2 Government Affairs & Communications Roles
Experience: 7–12+ years (Director) | 3–5 years (Specialist)
Focus: California state & local government affairs, aerospace policy, strategic communications, congressional relations, public affairs, space industry advocacy.
📍 Director of State and Local Government Affairs — Los Angeles / Torrance / Sacramento, CA | 💰 $190K–$270K + Equity | 👉 Apply Now
📍 Communications & Government Relations Specialist — Washington, DC (Rosslyn, VA) | 💰 $100K–$150K + Equity | 👉 Apply Now
🏢 Lowe’s, Sr Manager Government Affairs – West
📍 Sacramento, CA | 💰 $116K–$195K
Experience: 8+ years
Focus: State & local government relations, retail policy, lobbying, advocacy strategy, Western U.S. markets
👉 Apply Now
🔵 Executive & Leadership Roles
🏢 University of Maryland, Associate Director for State Government Relations
📍 Maryland | 💰 $106,800–$128,160
Focus: Maryland legislative affairs, higher education policy, state budget advocacy, government relations, stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Partnership on AI (PAI), Global Government Engagement Lead
📍 Remote (U.S. or Canada) | 💰 $107.5K–$154.5K USD / $111.7K–$160.5K CAD
Focus: Global AI policy, government engagement, multilateral institutions, international affairs, AI governance, policy advocacy, stakeholder relations
👉 Apply Now
🏢 BusPatrol, Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy
📍 US (Remote) | 💰 $290K–$320K + Bonus
Focus: State and local lobbying, legislative strategy, transportation policy, traffic safety, automated enforcement legislation, and government relations leadership
👉 Apply
🏢 New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Director, Government Affairs
📍 Albany, NY | 💰 $163,811–$206,043
Focus: Energy policy, climate policy, legislative affairs, executive branch engagement, stakeholder relations, and government affairs leadership
👉 Apply: NYSERDA Careers (Apply by September 14, 2026)
🏢 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Government Relations Director, Minnesota
📍 Minnesota (Remote) | 💰 Salary not listed
Focus: State legislative advocacy, healthcare policy, cancer prevention, grassroots mobilization, and coalition building.
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Neurocrine Biosciences, State Government Affairs Director (Texas Preferred)
📍 Texas Preferred (Regional Coverage: TX, KS, OK, AR, LA, MS, KY, IN, OH, WV, DE) | 💰 $214.7K–$293K
Experience: 12+ years
Focus: State lobbying, healthcare and pharmaceutical policy, legislative strategy, regulatory affairs, multi-state government relations
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Motion Picture Association (MPA), Vice President, Public Affairs
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $185K–$225K + Annual Bonus
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: Public affairs, coalition building, government relations, advocacy campaigns, entertainment and media policy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Cadence Design Systems, Director, Government Affairs
📍 Washington, DC (Home/DC Area) | 💰 $140K–$260K + Bonus + Equity
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: Semiconductor policy, AI regulation, export controls, national security, U.S.-China relations, technology government affairs
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Whatnot, Director, U.S. Public Policy
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $285K–$335K
Experience: 7+ years
Focus: E-commerce policy, government affairs, marketplace regulation, consumer protection, platform policy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Crop Protection & Pest Management Association (CPDA), Vice President of Government Relations
📍 Arlington, VA
Experience: Senior-level government affairs leadership
Focus: Federal & state advocacy, crop protection policy, EPA/USDA relations, regulatory affairs
👉 Apply Now: [email protected]
🏢 Samsara, Senior Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $109K–$212K + RSUs
Experience: 8+ years
Focus: Federal appropriations, Capitol Hill engagement, public sector funding, transportation & infrastructure policy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Johnson & Johnson, Director, US State Affairs
📍 Colorado / Arizona / New Mexico / Montana / Wyoming (Field-Based) | 💰 $150K–$259K
Experience: 10+ years (5+ years in government affairs/public policy)
Focus: State healthcare policy, patient access, legislative advocacy, government relations
👉 Apply Now
Before I sign off, here's a postcard for you from Simple Beach, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Travel tip: if you're planning a trip, consider using TopCashback. By booking hotels, flights, tours, and attractions through cashback portals, I saved over US$200 on this Vietnam trip alone.
Until next week!