Hey everyone — this week's edition comes with 31 policy job listings for you to dig into (scroll down, there's a good mix). I'm also heading to Da Nang, Vietnam for the next 10 days, so if replies are a little slower than usual over the next week, that's why. Newsletter's still coming out on schedule though — let's get into it.
🟡 Early Career Opportunities
🏢 Federation of American Scientists (FAS), AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellow
📍 Remote + California & Washington, DC Events | 💰 $5K Stipend (+$1K Merit Award)
Focus: Frontier AI safety policy
⏰ Deadline: September 7, 2026
👉 Apply Now
🏢 The Bernhardt Group, Policy Analyst
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $60K–$80K
Focus: Legislative research and analysis
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Center for American Progress, Policy Analyst, Domestic Climate Policy
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $65K–$78K
Focus: Federal climate policy research
⏰ Deadline: August 28, 2026
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Torrey Advisory Group, Policy Manager
📍 Washington, DC (Consulting Firm) | 💰 Salary Not Listed
Focus: Legislative and regulatory tracking, Stakeholder engagement, Advocacy strategy
📅 Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
👉 Apply: Send résumé, writing sample, and references to [email protected]
🏢 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Manager, Association Partnerships
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $74,000–$75,000
Focus: Association partnerships, membership engagement
Experience: 3+ years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Horizon Institute for Public Service, Program Associate / Program Manager (Policy and Leadership Network)
📍 Washington, DC (In-Person) | 💰 $100K–$160K+
🧑💼 Experience: 1–4+ years (Associate); higher for Manager level
📅 Deadline: August 23, 2026
👉 Apply Now
🟢 Mid-Career Opportunities
🏢 Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), Director, Government Affairs
📍 Baltimore, MD (Hybrid) | 💰 $120K–$128K
Experience: 5+ years energy policy; 2+ years legislative experience
Focus: Energy policy, legislative affairs, government relations
📅 Apply: Rolling (email application)
👉 Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and salary requirements to [email protected] with "DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS" in the subject line.
🏢 Amazon, Manager, Public Policy
📍 Arlington, VA | 💰 $139K–$187K + RSUs
Focus: Digital trust and safety policy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 American Diabetes Association (ADA), Director, State Government Affairs – Western Region
📍 Remote (AZ preferred; AK, AZ, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA) | 💰 $85K–$93K
Focus: State diabetes advocacy campaigns
👉 Apply Now
🏢 American Diabetes Association (ADA), Director, State Government Affairs – Central Region
📍 Remote (IL preferred; IL, IN, IA, KY, MO, OH, TN, WV, WI) | 💰 $85K–$93K
Focus: State diabetes advocacy campaigns
👉 Apply Now
🏢 BD (Becton Dickinson), Senior Director, Healthcare Policy & Market Access
📍 Franklin Lakes, NJ
Focus: Healthcare policy and market access
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Bloomberg, Government Outreach Manager
📍 New York, NY | 💰 $85K–$105K + Bonus
Focus: Government stakeholder engagement
👉 Apply Now
🏢 American Public Power Association (APPA), Environmental Policy Specialist
📍 Arlington, VA (Hybrid) | 💰 $85K–$95K + Bonus
Focus: Federal environmental regulation, utility policy, EPA rulemakings, climate and energy advocacy for public power utilities
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Sanofi, Lead, Public Affairs, US Vaccines
📍 Remote (United States) | 💰 Salary Not Listed
Focus: Vaccines, public affairs, patient advocacy
Experience: 5–7 years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Scout Motors, Public Affairs Specialist
📍 Charlotte, NC | 💰 $85K–$105K
🧑💼 Experience: 5+ years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Director, Government Affairs
📍 Washington, DC (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office) | 💰 $90K–$115K
🎯 Experience: Public policy advocacy / government affairs
👉 Focus: Retail policy, antitrust, payments, privacy, transportation
👉 Apply Now
🔵 Executive & Leadership Roles
🏢 Stateside Associates, Director / Senior Director, Healthcare Policy
📍 Arlington, VA | 💰 $130K–$150K
Focus: State healthcare policy consulting
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Lucas Public Affairs, Director, Public Affairs
📍 Sacramento, CA | 💰 $130K–$170K
Focus: Strategic communications campaigns
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Scale AI, Senior Manager, National Security Policy
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $170K–$205K + Equity
Focus: AI national security policy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Center for American Progress , Senior Fellow, Energy Policy
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $150K–$180K
Focus: Power sector policy leadership
⏰ Deadline: September 8, 2026
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Capital One, Insights Center Communications Lead, Public Affairs Manager
📍 McLean, VA / Richmond, VA | 💰 $122K–$153K
Focus: Public affairs communications campaigns
👉 Apply Now
🏢 UNICEF USA, Director, Public Affairs
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $102K–$140K
Focus: Child rights advocacy campaigns
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Director, Governmental Affairs
📍 Albany, NY / Remote (NY State) | 💰 $95K–$104K
Focus: New York healthcare advocacy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Alzheimer’s Association, Texas Government Relations Director
📍 Austin, Texas | 💰 $100,000–$105,000
Focus: State government affairs, healthcare policy, advocacy
Experience: 5+ years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 AMR Action Fund, Executive Director, U.S. Policy & Government Affairs
📍 Remote (Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia) | 💰 $175K–$300K
📊 Experience: 8–12 years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 The New York Times, Vice President, Government Affairs
📍 New York, NY / Washington, DC | 💰 $280K–$320K
📊 Experience: 15+ years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 America’s Essential Hospitals, Director of Health Policy
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $165K–$195K
📊 Experience: 10+ years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Harvey, Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy
📍 San Francisco, CA | 💰 $260K–$350K
📊 Experience: Senior-level (typically 10+ years)
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Spotify, Head of Strategic Programs – Government Affairs
📍 Washington, DC | 💰 $236K–$337K + Equity
📊 Experience: 10+ years
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Macy’s, VP, Government Affairs
📍 New York, NY | 💰 $199K–$405K
Experience: 15+ years
Focus: Retail policy, government relations, public affairs strategy
👉 Apply Now
🏢 Genentech (Roche), State & Local Government Affairs Director
📍 California (Remote) | 💰 $160K–$297K
Experience: 10+ years
Focus: State government affairs, healthcare policy, legislative advocacy
👉 Apply Now
That’s it for this week, folks!
One more thing 💸
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