Top 30 Political Scientists Jobs in Washington, DC

Writer/Researcher (Temporary: 2 positions)
AFL-CIO —Washington, DC
- $78,941.20 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Associate
Hudson Institute —Washington, DC
- $52,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Adjunct - Political Science
Marymount University —Arlington, VA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- 403(b)
Research Assistant: Policy Center (onsite)
Middle East Institute —Washington, DC
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Faculty Part Time - Political Science
Prince George's Community College —Largo, MD
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
Qualitative Research Analyst I
EUREKAFACTS —Rockville, MD
- Email
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Research and Policy Analyst Export Controls
Cherokee Federal —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Research Associate, China Program
Stimson Center —Washington, DC
- $56,000 - $83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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KAP 2026-2027 - Research Associate for Budget and Entitlement Policy - Cato Institute
Stand Together —Washington, DC
- $57,000 - $62,000 a year
- Remote
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Bachelor's degree
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Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences
Meta —Washington, DC
- $210,000 - $281,000 a year
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Research Associate for Budget and Entitlement Policy
Cato Institute —Washington, DC
- $57,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No experience needed
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Research Associate, China Strategy Initiative
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
Assistant Professor of Political Science
George Washington University —Foggy Bottom, DC
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Dental insurance
Associate/Full Professor of Political Science
University of the District of Columbia —Washington, DC
- $68,959 - $112,454 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Management
- Office
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
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Senior Research Analyst/Fellow, Turkey Program
Foundation for Defense of Democracies —Washington, DC
- $85,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
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Media Research Analyst
Pantheon Data —Washington, DC
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Tuition reimbursement
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Research Specialist - Americas
Tesla Government —Falls Church, VA
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Bachelor of Science
- Public speaking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Open-Source Research Analyst, Junior
Booz Allen Hamilton —McLean, VA
- $53,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
2d
FBI Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs) – Research Analyst
Navanti Group —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office

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Writer/Researcher (Temporary: 2 positions)

AFL-CIO -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Temporary
$78,941.20 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Political science research
Spreadsheets
Word embeddings
LexisNexis
Legislation
Managing projects
Legal research databases
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about economic fairness and social justice? Do you want to improve the lives of working people and strengthen the labor movement? If you answered, “Yes!,” then the AFL-CIO may be the right place for you. We are the largest federation of labor unions in the United States, and our team of dynamic professionals is dedicated to growing worker power and ensuring every working person has a voice on the job. When you work at the AFL-CIO, you’re more than just an individual employee—you’re helping to lead a movement with a proud history and a bright future ahead.

The Writer/Researcher is part of the Materials and Research team in the Political/Electoral & Issues Mobilization hub. The Materials and Research team is primarily responsible for the development and dissemination of:

Communications materials for electoral, legislative, and issue campaigns

Candidate, legislative, and issue research

This position reports to the Assistant Political Director.

This is a temporary position not to exceed November 30, 2026.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Work with the Materials and Research team to conceptualize and write campaign materials such as fliers, local union letters, fact sheets, and walk or phone scripts.

Conduct ongoing, in-depth research on political candidates and legislative issues.

Create, maintain, and update research documents for use by the Campaigns, Political, Communications, and Digital Strategies departments, as the basis of many different facets of member and external communications.

Track candidate statements, actions, and votes.

Write summaries and briefings with pertinent information for use in campaigns.

Work with field staff to ensure materials produced satisfy the needs of the field program.

Fact check direct mail pieces and other materials as needed.

Track the progress of the materials you write through the design, posting, and approval process on the Working Families Toolkit.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA or BS in a field with substantive writing, research, political, or analytical focus, or equivalent experience.

2-3 years experience in political campaigns or party committees with specific demonstrated experience in campaign research and communications.

Effective time management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects, including demonstrated experience in developing campaign and/or personal work plans and goals.

Knowledge of the workings of the labor movement and its structure.

Demonstrated excellent computer research skills including web-based and Nexis-Lexis research.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suites, and overall excellent computer skills.

Demonstrated superior writing and messaging skills – writing sample required.

Demonstrated ability to adjust tone and arguments for a variety of audiences.

Ability to assess political issues and identify relevant information for a Labor political program.

Demonstrated ability to work well within a team.

Ability to work long and extended hours including weekends.

Writing samples required.

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Political Scientists jobs in Washington, DC

Writer/Researcher (Temporary: 2 positions)

Research Associate

Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy

Adjunct - Political Science

Research Assistant: Policy Center (onsite)

Faculty Part Time - Political Science

Qualitative Research Analyst I

Research and Policy Analyst Export Controls

Research Associate, China Program

KAP 2026-2027 - Research Associate for Budget and Entitlement Policy - Cato Institute

Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences

Research Associate for Budget and Entitlement Policy

Research Associate, China Strategy Initiative

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Associate/Full Professor of Political Science

Senior Research Analyst/Fellow, Turkey Program

Media Research Analyst

Research Specialist - Americas

Open-Source Research Analyst, Junior

FBI Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs) – Research Analyst

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