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Policy Research Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$103k-$139k/yr HybridFull Time
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association: National association coordinating independent Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years in policy analysis and research. Requires qualitative and quantitative analysis, health policy, economics, statistics, project management, writing, presentation, and collaboration skills.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, SAS, Stata
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Research & Policy Manager, Agriculture
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$76k-$99k/yr HybridFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
5+ YOEManage agricultural research projects, translate findings into policy, supervise junior researchers, coordinate partners, and guide fundraising and dissemination.
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Senior Director, Policy & Research
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$169k-$237k/yr HybridFull Time
PhRMA
PhRMA: Advocates for public policies supporting biopharmaceutical research and innovation.
8+ YOE8+ years in drug pricing/market access, policy, health economics or related field; Master’s degree required; deep U.S. drug pricing and reimbursement expertise; strong quantitative, writing, and leadership skills; experience managing research teams and vendors.
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International Policy Research Intern
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$18/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Bread for the World
Bread for the World: Christian organization advocating for public policies to end global hunger.
Pursuing a BA or BS in public policy or a related field; requires writing, research, external engagement preparation, presentation, social media, and willingness to learn.
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Youth Policy Research Contractor
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$4k/mo HybridContract
Future of Privacy Forum
Future of Privacy Forum: Develops principled data practices for emerging technologies and privacy.
Experience with legislative/regulatory tracking and policy research on technology, AI, education, or youth privacy; strong research, writing, and organizational skills; familiarity with FERPA and COPPA preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Policy Research Associate, Duke Margolis Institute (Hybrid) Washington DC or Durham NC
Durham or Washington
$93k-$151k/yr HybridFull Time
Duke Health
Duke Health: Provides comprehensive medical care, clinical research, and health education.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of progressive policy, research, or data analysis experience. Strong research, writing, project management, communication, and health policy expertise required.
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Research & Policy Intern (Fall) – Global Government and External Relations (GER)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteInternship
Educational Testing Service
Educational Testing Service: Develops and administers standardized educational and professional assessments.
Current undergraduate student in relevant field; strong research, writing, and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects; interest in education and workforce policy.
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Research Analyst - Science Policy
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
$113k-$277k/yr HybridFull Time
Institute for Defense Analyses
Institute for Defense Analyses: Operates federally funded research centers for national security analysis.
6+ YOERequires BS plus 8 years, MS plus 6 years, or a PhD in a relevant field; independent policy research, publication, presentation, collaboration, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance.
Metro, DASH
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Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$17-$30/hr RemotePart Time
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: A private research university providing higher education and clinical healthcare.
Bachelor's degree in a related field; support quantitative research, data cleaning, documentation, literature reviews, and policy analysis; familiarity with health policy and pharmaceutical markets preferred.
R, Stata, Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
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Policy Analyst, Budget Policy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$86k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation: Conducts conservative public policy research and political advocacy.
3+ YOEGraduate degree (or equivalent skills) in public policy/economics/finance/law/business, 3+ years public policy research or advocacy experience, strong writing and oral communication, Microsoft Suite proficiency.
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Research Assistant, Nuclear Policy Program
Washington or Dupont Circle
$50k-$52k/yr HybridFull Time
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Conducts independent research and analysis on global policy issues.
Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills; ability to synthesize complex technical material, manage competing tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively on a team. Nuclear policy knowledge is advantageous.
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Policy Analyst, Conservation Policy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$65k-$78k/yr OnsiteFull Time
American Progress
American Progress: A progressive think tank developing and advocating for public policy.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 3+ years in conservation/environmental policy; strong research, quantitative, and writing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with large datasets and preferred familiarity with GIS, R, or Tableau.
Microsoft Excel, GIS, R, Tableau
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Senior Director of Policy and Research
United States or Washington, D.C.
$160k-$195k/yr RemoteFull Time
Economic Security Illinois
Economic Security Illinois: An organization that advances economic security through research, policy advocacy, grants, campaigns, and coalition building.
Requires economic policy expertise, leadership and team-management experience, persuasive writing, coalition building, quantitative methods, statistical programming, budget management, public speaking, and work with policymakers and research partners.
R, Stata, Python
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Policy Analyst IV
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Essnova Solutions: Provides professional and technical services to government entities.
Federal policy analysis experience; support regulatory and policy environments; research and reporting; independent support to leadership; U.S. citizenship; on-site at CSOSA locations in the DC area.
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Senior Policy Analyst/Policy Analyst, Elections Project
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$70k-$100k/yr HybridFull Time
Bipartisan Policy Center
Bipartisan Policy Center: Conducts public policy research to develop bipartisan legislative solutions.
Bachelor's degree required; policy research, writing, legislative analysis, regulatory interpretation, strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Senior level requires 5+ years and project management experience.
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Research Assistant (Justice Policy Center)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$53k-$66k/yr HybridFull Time
Urban Institute
Urban Institute: Nonprofit research organization conducting data-driven public policy analysis.
Bachelor's or associate's degree (or equivalent experience) in a social science or related field; experience with quantitative or qualitative research, strong writing, and teamwork; familiarity with Stata/R/Python/SAS preferred.
Stata, R, Python, SAS
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Space Policy Analyst
Crystal City, Virginia, United States
$117k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEBachelor's in STEM or policy,8+ years space policy experience,ability to obtain security clearance (U.S. citizenship required),strong research, writing, and public communication skills.
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Policy Intern (Fall 2026)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$20/hr HybridInternship
Greater Washington Partnership
Greater Washington Partnership: Drives regional economic growth, infrastructure, and workforce development initiatives.
Part-time internship (20–24 hrs/wk) involving policy research, writing, stakeholder engagement; interest/experience in public policy, government relations, strong communication and organizational skills required.
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Policy Fellow, Global Innovation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsitePart Time
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation: Non-partisan think tank focused on science and technology policy.
Undergraduate or graduate student with interest in technology, innovation, and trade policy; strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills; highly proactive and organized.
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Policy Analyst
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$102k-$133k/yr OnsiteFull Time
United States Department of Labor
United States Department of Labor: US federal agency overseeing labor standards and workforce programs.
1+ YOEGS-12 requires 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including analysis of legislation and policies, policy development, research, recommendations, briefings, and regulatory implementation.
USAJOBS, USA Hire, Microsoft Word
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