Policy jobs LinkedIn won't show you

If you work in policy, you've probably noticed the best roles are rarely the ones showing up in your feed. They spread through personal networks, niche listservs, and career pages nobody bookmarks.

That's the gap we try to close every week. This edition covers 42 openings from agencies, think tanks, and Hill offices, with direct application links and closing dates.

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📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $80K–$90K
Experience: 3–5+ years preferred
Focus: State technology policy, privacy, AI, antitrust, digital health, legislative advocacy, coalition engagement
👉 Apply Now

📍 Brooklyn Park, MN (Hybrid) | 💰 $61K–$66K
Experience: 2+ years
Focus: Grassroots advocacy, community engagement, anti-hunger policy, legislative outreach, stakeholder mobilization
👉 Apply Now

🏢 TechNet, State Policy Fellow – Illinois & the Midwest
📍 Illinois (Remote) | 💰 $50K (6-month fellowship)
Experience: Early-career policy professionals, recent graduates
Focus: State technology policy, legislative tracking, policy research, advocacy support, Midwest state affairs
👉 Apply Now (Email resume and writing sample to [email protected])

🏢 Tusk Ventures, Associate, Campaigns & Public Affairs
📍 New York, Washington DC, or Chicago (Hybrid) | 💰 $100K–$150K
Experience: 3–5 years
Focus: Public affairs campaigns, issue advocacy, strategic communications, earned media, grassroots engagement, coalition building, tech policy, and regulatory strategy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 U.S. Climate Alliance, Associate, Federal & External Affairs
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $68K–$72K
Experience: 2–3 years
Focus: Federal climate and clean energy policy, congressional affairs, external stakeholder engagement, coalition management, federal policy tracking, and international climate diplomacy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Honeywell, Government Relations Specialist II
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $89K–$111K
Experience: 3+ years
Focus: Government relations, public affairs, legislative tracking, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, executive briefings, advocacy support
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Walgreens, Manager, Federal Government Relations
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $110K–$192.5K
Experience: 2+ years (5+ years without degree preferred)
Focus: Federal government relations, PAC management, healthcare policy, congressional engagement, grassroots advocacy, legislative tracking
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Goldman Sachs, Office of Government & Regulatory Affairs
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $100K–$160K (+ discretionary bonus)
Experience: Government affairs, advocacy, political campaigns, congressional offices, or public policy experience
Focus: Government relations, financial services policy, small business advocacy, legislative & regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, advocacy programs
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Finseca, Manager – Political Affairs
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $80K–$90K
Experience: 4–6 years
Focus: PAC management, political fundraising, grassroots & grasstops advocacy, member engagement, candidate relations, FEC compliance, legislative outreach, advocacy events, fly-ins, political training programs
👉 Apply Now

🟢 Mid-Career Opportunities

📍 Tampa, FL / Remote (Southeastern U.S.) | 💰 $200K–$275K
Experience: 5+ years
Focus: State government relations, legislative and regulatory advocacy, multistate policy strategy, political affairs, client advisory
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Senior Policy Advisor
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $90K–$122K
Experience: 5+ years
Focus: Federal government relations, science & technology policy, AI, quantum, biotechnology, defense, research funding, higher education policy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Fathom, Director of State Policy
📍 Remote (Washington, DC Preferred) | 💰 $190K–$220K
Experience: 5–7+ years
Focus: AI policy, state government affairs, legislative advocacy, coalition building, technology policy, stakeholder engagement, lobbyist management
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Meta (via Tundra Technical Solutions), Public Policy Manager II (Contract)
📍 Washington, DC (On-site) | 💰 $49–$55/hour
Experience: 5+ years
Focus: AI policy, innovation policy, public affairs campaigns, stakeholder engagement, AI/VR/wearables advocacy, coalition building
👉 Apply Now

🏢 National Restaurant Association, Grassroots Advocacy Manager
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 Salary Not Listed
Experience: 3+ years
Focus: Grassroots advocacy, grasstops engagement, congressional outreach, stakeholder mobilization, Quorum platform management, public affairs campaigns
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Aspen Institute, Manager – State & Local Governments (Benefits Transformation Initiative)
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $90K–$105K
Experience: 5+ years
Focus: State & local government engagement, public benefits policy (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF), stakeholder management, project coordination, communications, financial security initiatives
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Rewiring America, Policy Manager – West
📍 Remote (Western U.S.) | 💰 $90K–$130K
Experience: 6+ years
Focus: State climate policy, building electrification, distributed energy resources, legislative advocacy, coalition building, Colorado/Oregon/Washington policy campaigns
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Google Cloud, State & Local Government Manager (Global Affairs & Public Policy)
📍 Washington, DC / Atlanta, GA / Austin, TX / Chicago, IL / Reston, VA | 💰 $141K–$205K + 15% Bonus + Equity
Experience: 7+ years
Focus: State & local government affairs, public policy, legislative and regulatory advocacy, coalition building, trade association engagement, cloud technology policy, stakeholder management, executive engagement, lobbying strategy, public sector growth
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Government Relations Manager (Washington, DC)
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 Competitive Salary
Experience: 7+ years
Focus: Federal government relations, congressional engagement, legislative affairs, executive branch relations, public policy analysis, stakeholder management, political risk strategy, energy policy, federal advocacy, coalition and agency engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Adobe, Federal Government Relations & Public Affairs Manager
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $88.6K–$173.1K
Experience: 5–10 years
Focus: Federal government relations, technology policy, AI policy, congressional engagement, appropriations, federal IT modernization, public affairs, coalition building, digital government policy, legislative advocacy
👉 Apply Now

🔵 Executive & Leadership Roles

📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $159K–$272K
Experience: JD and/or significant public policy, legal, or government experience
Focus: Artificial intelligence policy, federal & state regulation, emerging technology governance, legislative analysis, stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now

📍 Washington, DC / San Francisco, CA | 💰 $300K–$360K
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: AI policy, global technology regulation, government affairs, national security, export controls, stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Director, Government Affairs
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $90K–$115K
Experience: Government affairs, trade associations, congressional engagement
Focus: Antitrust, payments, supply chain policy, financial services, coalition management
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Americans for Prosperity (AFP), Senior Policy Fellow, Energy & Emerging Technology
📍 Arlington, VA (On-site) | 💰 $180K–$275K
Experience: 8+ years
Focus: Energy policy, AI policy, emerging technologies, electricity markets, grid reliability, nuclear energy, permitting reform, infrastructure development, and regulatory policy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 American Petroleum Institute (API), Senior Policy Advisor – Upstream
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $182K–$239K
Experience: 7–10+ years
Focus: Energy policy, offshore oil & gas, regulatory affairs, government relations, environmental and wildlife policy, federal advocacy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Advanced Energy United, Director – New York
📍 Albany, NY Area (Remote) | 💰 Starting at $120K+
Experience: 7–15+ years
Focus: Clean energy advocacy, legislative affairs, coalition building, energy policy, transportation electrification, grid modernization, stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 LinkedIn, Congressional Lead
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $181K–$295K
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: Federal government affairs, tech policy, workforce development, AI, data privacy, economic opportunity, congressional engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Citi, Republican West Region Lobbyist, State & Local Government Affairs (Senior Vice President)
📍 Austin, TX / Remote | 💰 $158.4K–$237.6K
Experience: 7+ years
Focus: State & local government affairs, financial services policy, lobbying, political engagement, trade associations, Texas government relations, public policy advocacy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Richemont, Government Affairs Senior Manager (Switzerland & United States)
📍 Switzerland / International | 💰 Salary Not Listed
Experience: 10–15 years
Focus: Government affairs, public policy, trade & geopolitical policy, stakeholder engagement, luxury industry advocacy, U.S. & Swiss government relations, regulatory affairs
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Intuit, Federal Government Relations Advocate
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $194.5K–$263.5K
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: Federal government affairs, Capitol Hill engagement, tax policy, fintech, financial services, AI policy, coalition building, executive branch advocacy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Advanced Energy United, Managing Director – Northeast
📍 Remote (Northeast U.S. Preferred) | 💰 Starting at $160K+
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: Clean energy policy, electrified transportation, state advocacy, legislative & regulatory affairs, coalition building, team leadership, member and funder engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Niskanen Center, Government Affairs Manager – Social Policy
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid) | 💰 $100K–$113K
Experience: 3+ years
Focus: Federal government affairs, social policy, family benefits, paid leave, unemployment insurance, tax credits, coalition building, congressional & executive branch engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Tusk Strategies, Vice President – New York State Government Relations
📍 Albany, New York (Hybrid/Frequent Albany Travel) | 💰 $115K–$150K + Bonus + Commission
Experience: 4+ years
Focus: New York State lobbying, legislative strategy, coalition building, Albany advocacy, public affairs campaigns, stakeholder engagement, client advisory, legislative drafting, government relations
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Government Relations Officer – District of Columbia
📍 Washington, DC (On-Site) | 💰 Salary Not Listed
Experience: 8+ years (including 3+ years direct DC government experience)
Focus: Government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, community engagement, coalition building, testimony drafting, executive briefings, stakeholder management, transportation policy, District of Columbia government relations
👉 Apply Now

🏢 State AI Collaborative, Policy Director / Policy Manager
📍 Remote (U.S.) | 💰 $100K–$180K
Experience: 6+ years (Policy Manager) / 10+ years (Policy Director)
Focus: AI policy, state government engagement, legislative and regulatory analysis, policy drafting, stakeholder management, policy pilots, convenings, coalition building, technology governance, state policymaker support
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Palo Alto Networks, Director – Government Affairs (SLED)
📍 Washington, DC (Remote/Hybrid) | 💰 $212.7K–$291.9K
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: State & local government affairs, cybersecurity policy, AI regulation, public sector procurement, trade associations, consultant/lobbyist management, SLED advocacy, CIO/CISO engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Tillamook County Creamery Association, Manager – Government Affairs
📍 Oregon, USA | 💰 Salary Not Listed
Experience: 7+ years
Focus: Corporate government affairs, agriculture & food policy, legislative and regulatory strategy, coalition management, trade associations, contract lobbyist management, board & executive advisory, political engagement, Oregon state policy, federal advocacy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Moody’s, Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Government, Public & Regulatory Affairs
📍 United States | 💰 $140.2K–$203.4K
Experience: 5–9 years
Focus: Financial services policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, capital markets, private credit, insurance regulation, geopolitical risk, AI policy, regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, executive briefings, public policy strategy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Honeywell Aerospace, Sr. Director – Government Relations (U.S. Army)
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $260K–$325K
Experience: 10+ years (Senior Defense / Military / Congressional Affairs)
Focus: U.S. Army relations, Pentagon engagement, defense acquisition policy, federal appropriations, defense budgeting (PPBE), congressional relations, military modernization, defense contracting, national security policy, executive stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Netflix, Senior Manager – U.S. Public Policy (Global Affairs)
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $325K–$515K + Stock Options
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: Federal public policy, congressional engagement, technology/media policy, legislative analysis, government relations, regulatory advocacy, coalition management, executive branch relations, content creation & distribution policy
👉 Apply Now

🏢 Novartis, Head of State Policy
📍 Washington, DC / East Hanover, NJ | 💰 $225.4K–$418.6K
Experience: Senior leadership experience in state health policy, government affairs, or public policy
Focus: State health policy, pharmaceutical policy, drug pricing, patient access, 340B, healthcare advocacy, predictive policy analysis, trade association engagement (PhRMA, BIO), stakeholder management, AI-enabled policy strategy, team leadership
👉 Apply Now

🏢 National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) – Sr. Director, Trade Policy
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid)
💰 $100K–$130K
🕒 Experience: ~7+ years
🌎 Focus: U.S. dairy trade policy, Latin America market access, agricultural trade, export advocacy, trade barriers, stakeholder engagement, policy strategy, Spanish fluency
👉 Apply Now

🏢 United Airlines – Director, Regulatory Affairs
📍 Washington, DC (On-site) | 💰 $159,790–$207,998
Experience: 12+ years (5+ years working with or directly engaging U.S. government agencies)
Focus: Federal regulatory affairs, DHS/TSA/CBP engagement, cybersecurity, biometrics, customs & trade policy, aviation policy, government advocacy, coalition building, executive branch relations
👉 Apply Now

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