Top 140 Political researcher Jobs in Washington Dc

Senior Associate, Safer Chemicals Project, Federal Policy
Pew Charitable Trusts —Washington, DC
- $87,200 - $97,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Writer/Researcher (Temporary)
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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Policy & Economic Researcher
CONSULTING DUOS PTE. LTD. —Washington, DC
- $67,606.13 - $81,418.13 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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Absentee & Early Vote Researcher
Catalist —Washington, DC
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
Publications Associate
Resources for the Future (RFF) —Washington, DC
- $56,500 - $62,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
Research Associate / Associate Fellow - Wadhwani AI Center
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $63,000 - $105,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
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2026 Research Pipeline
HIT Strategies —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Mid-level
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Researcher - 1199SEIU
Service Employees International Union —Washington, DC
- $79,500 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Communications Coordinator, Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC)
Virginia Tech —Alexandria, VA
- Up to $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- University
Floor Action Reporter / BillTrack Researcher
FiscalNote —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
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Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association —Washington, DC
- $102,640.18 - $138,805.26 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Middle East Security Program Researcher
Institute for the Study of War —Washington, DC
- $68,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
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AV Conference Services Event Planner
National Capitol Contracting LLC —Bethesda, MD
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
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General Interest Pipeline
HIT Strategies —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Entry level
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Research Associate I - Public Health Research - DC Hybrid Office
NORC at the University of Chicago —Washington, DC
- $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Director of Outreach
Virginia Tech —Arlington, VA
- From $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Marketing
- Office
Project Coordinator
Center for a New American Security —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Officer, Clean Grid & Energy
Pew Charitable Trusts —Washington, DC
- $121,100 - $135,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- 8 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sr. Cyber AI Operations Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2d
Blockchain Vulnerability Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Senior Associate, Safer Chemicals Project, Federal Policy

Pew Charitable Trusts -
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Job Details

Full-time
$87,200 - $97,500 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Senior Associate, Safer Chemicals Project, Federal Policy

Senior Associate, Federal Policy, Safer Chemicals Project

Please include both a resume and a cover letter with your application.

Safer Chemicals Project

Pews Safer Chemicals Project aims to measurably reduce Americans exposure to harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The project focuses on reducing exposure to the most harmful EDCs in use in the near-term, while laying the foundation for longer-term policy reform to prevent additional harmful EDCs from being introduced. The Safer Chemicals Project is a collaboration between Pews Environment and Government Performance portfolios.

The Environment Portfolio focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive.

The Government Performance portfolio provides the nonpartisan research, solutions, and momentum decisionmakers need to ensure our institutions improve the health of people in the United States and enable them to successfully climb the economic ladder. Those goals are pursued through a wide range of the portfolios policy-focused projects (with explorations into new areas underway)from ensuring states finances are prepared for future volatility, to unlocking gateways to mental health care, to addressing the nations lack of attainable housing.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate, Federal Policy, Safer Chemicals Project, will be part of a team that seeks to advance the projects efforts to reduce Americans exposure to EDCs through federal action, such as the adoption and effective implementation of federal policies.

Reporting to the Senior Officer, Federal Policy, the Senior Associate will provide support to advance the projects goals including influencing federal activities, rules, and requirements around EDCs by conducting background research, contributing to the production of research materials and policy analyses, engaging with federal agencies and Congress, working with partners, supporting event planning, and providing other project management assistance.

Located in Pews Washington D.C. office, this position participates in Pews hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework flex weeks per year.

Responsibilities

Foster a work environment that inspires excellence, values impact, encourages transparency, builds mutual trust and respect, embraces and values diversity, and is collaborative, caring and compassionate.
Engage with federal agencies and members of Congress to advance federal policy priorities.
Monitor key activities of federal agencies, Congress, academia, advocacy groups, and other relevant stakeholders that relate to EDCs, chemical regulation, and chemical oversight.
Cultivate and maintain a broad knowledge of EDCs, chemical and product safety public policy issues.
Research and synthesize policy-relevant data and trends related to chemical use and safety to inform the public policy teams efforts to drive action that reduces exposure to EDCs and advances safer alternatives.
Prepare presentations, talking points, and publications for internal and external audiences.
Support the planning, organization, and implementation of stakeholder meetings, expert convenings, and other events, including preparation of meeting materials.
Provide basic project management support for policy projects and track milestones, including maintaining the teams knowledge management, engagement, and document tracking systems.
Work collaboratively with communication, outreach, administrative, and contracts colleagues, as well as adjacent project workstreams (Policy, Science, Cross-cutting teams) to advance project goals.
Participate in activities and meetings that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

Generally, four years of applicable experience.
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience working as part of a team, fostering consensus, and collaborating with diverse partners to advance pragmatic solutions.
Proven capacity to juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, organize time efficiently, and remain attentive to details.
Experience conducting background research, including integrating and condensing information to quickly identify the core of an issue.
Strong written and oral communication.
Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects that require support across the political spectrum.
Experience working on federal policy, in environmental health, toxics, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Travel

This position requires occasional domestic travel to meetings and conferences.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Salary Range

United States Pay Range: $87,200 - $97,500

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pews commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics.

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