Policy Research Jobs

Work with a cross-disciplinary team at Legis1 to explore congressional data sources, support data quality efforts, and conduct targeted policy research in a part-time, remote/hybrid internship.

Experienced housing policy professional wanted to lead technical assistance, research, and cross-state learning to reduce housing instability for families with young children at a national nonprofit.

Provide legal guidance and court representation for NYC's DYFJ, advising on custody, policy, compliance, records, and interagency legal matters.

The Development Innovation Lab is hiring a Policy Manager to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects, translate research for policy audiences, and support project delivery across research and implementation teams.

Financial Accountability Research Intern with California Policy Center — a paid, part-time remote internship researching California government finances and producing written analysis and reports.

TechFreedom is hiring a part-time remote Communications Intern to help research tech policy, produce digital content, and support stakeholder and media engagement.

DCAS is hiring a Senior Advisor to the Commissioner to lead strategic planning, program oversight, and cross-agency project coordination in support of citywide operations.

Manage research-informed process improvement and policy analysis projects for NYC Department of Social Services' Business Process Innovation office, coordinating data, vendors, and agency stakeholders to improve program efficiency and outcomes.

Serve as Senior Advisor to the Commissioner at DCAS, driving strategic planning, cross-agency project coordination, and policy analysis to support key municipal programs.

Data Analysis Intern for Open the Books through the Stand Together Fellowships KIP, using large public-spending datasets to research and craft stories that reveal government waste.

Paid 12-week development internship with the Goldwater Institute through the Koch Internship Program, offering donor research, fundraising support, event assistance, and professional development.

The John Glenn College seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Budgeting and Finance to advance research, teach across degree programs, and engage with public partners to inform policy and practice.

The City Research Scientist (CRS II) will manage the NYC Continuum of Care portfolio—leading HUD NOFO submissions, coordinating stakeholder processes, and overseeing project and fiscal operations to advance homelessness policy and programming.

Support Philadelphia's inclusionary housing and development initiatives by coordinating permitting, developer outreach, data reporting, and program administration for the Department of Planning and Development.

The EEPC is hiring a Research Analyst to lead statistical analyses and reporting under Local Law 13 to identify and address underutilization of women and people of color in New York City's municipal workforce.

Experienced Domain Specialist needed to provide technical expertise, trend analysis, and policy guidance to support government medical and operational missions in the Tampa area.

American University's NIWAP is hiring a part-time Research and Policy Assistant to conduct legal research, update publications and web resources, and support technical assistance for professionals serving immigrant survivors.

Serve as a Research Coordinator in the DSS Accountability Office conducting quantitative policy research, predictive modeling, and geospatial analyses to support program integrity and compliance across social service programs.

Serve as a legislative advocate and policy advisor for Michigan Farm Bureau, helping develop, communicate, and implement state-level agricultural policies.

Paid remote editorial internship with Ballotpedia offering hands-on research, writing, website coding training, and mentorship over a part-time Spring 2026 term.

Princeton University's CITP is hiring a Senior Research Specialist for a two-year Emerging Scholars appointment to conduct interdisciplinary technology-policy research, take coursework, and participate in the fellows program.

American Systems is hiring a Cyber-Intelligence Analyst to conduct cyber incident assessments, support policy and interagency coordination, and produce analytical products for OUSD R&E STPP.

Lead strategy, research, and quality assurance for ACS Community Partnerships by designing evaluation frameworks, supervising research vendors, building QA/QI tools, and working directly with community providers to improve implementation and outcomes.

The NYC Health Department is hiring a Senior Planning Analyst to lead community engagement, research, and planning activities for the Division of Mental Hygiene’s Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner.

A research-focused internship with the Ethereum Foundation’s Strategic Funding Coordination team to help identify and secure co-funding for public goods across the Ethereum ecosystem.

UNHCR’s Washington PSU is recruiting recent U.S. law graduates for one-year Legal Fellowships to support refugee, asylum, and statelessness policy, research, and casework across the Americas.

Lead and grow interdisciplinary public policy research at the Battelle Center by managing teams, securing sponsored projects, and translating science and technology findings into actionable policy insights.

AEI is hiring a Spring intern to assist with AEIdeas blog editing and media curation while supporting research and editorial tasks for Senior Fellow James Pethokoukis’s writing and podcast work.

Comcast’s Public Policy team is hiring a paid Legal Intern in Washington, DC to research and draft regulatory analyses and briefing materials on TMT policy issues.

HUB International is hiring a motivated college intern for a paid 10-week summer program in Culver City to gain practical experience across insurance brokerage functions and career pathways.

The Oregon Employment Department is hiring a Development Analyst to deliver training, conduct research, and support implementation of Contributions and Recovery systems, policies, and procedures.

Lead EELP's legal research and stakeholder convenings on climate disasters and environmental justice to develop policy and regulatory solutions that protect vulnerable communities.

Lead CEESA’s stakeholder-facing research dissemination and Industrial Affiliates Program to maximize understanding, engagement, and adoption of the center’s energy and environmental research.

The Buckeye Institute is hiring paid policy interns in Columbus, OH to support research, communications, and legislative outreach while participating in Stand Together Fellowships' professional development.

Competitive Enterprise Institute seeks a proactive Events Intern for a paid 12-week placement in Washington, D.C., supporting event logistics, promotional design, and speaker/venue research while participating in fellowship programming.

Quincy Institute is hiring two part-time research interns to conduct data-driven research and write policy and public-facing pieces on Pentagon spending, arms transfers, and foreign influence in U.S. foreign policy.

Common Cause seeks part-time interns across the contiguous U.S. to support communications, research, advocacy, and organizing efforts during the Jan–May 2026 internship term.

Mortgage Connect seeks an experienced Director, Regulatory Counsel to lead compliance strategy and maintain borrower communication materials for mortgage servicing across loss mitigation, foreclosure, and related notices.

The Department of Finance is hiring a Senior Program Assessment Analyst to analyze real property assessments and support the documentation and prosecution of assessment appeals at Baltimore City Hall.

Support and coordinate clinical research compliance and access programs at Northwestern Memorial, ensuring IRB and institutional requirements are met while providing training and operational oversight.

Lead and oversee applied research and statistical analysis at the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab to produce rigorous, policy-relevant evidence on homelessness, college access, workforce development, and financial stability.

Texas A&M University seeks a Privacy Specialist II to manage privacy program implementation, incident response, compliance monitoring, and privacy training for the University.

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Research Program Coordinator to oversee IRB pre-reviews, research compliance, and the NMH Access Program at its Chicago campus.

tarte™ is hiring a Spring 2026 Compliance Intern to gain practical, in-person compliance experience at its New York City office while working cross-functionally and completing an independent capstone.

An accomplished tenured scientist will join HHMI as a Senior Director – Scientific Officer to lead scientific evaluation, policy development, and mentoring initiatives that advance HHMI’s mission.

Adtalem Global Education is seeking an experienced Manager, Licensing & Accreditation to lead state authorization and accreditation efforts across campuses and online programs and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Northwestern Medicine seeks an experienced Research Program Coordinator to oversee IRB pre-reviews, the NMH Access Program, and research compliance activities at the Chicago campus.

Lead workforce policy, benefits, and implementation initiatives at the NYC Health Department to improve recruitment, retention, and equity for the public health workforce.

Inclusive & Diverse

Empathetic

Collaboration over Competition

Growth & Learning

Transparent & Candid

Mastercard seeks a Manager for Government Affairs and Policy in Washington, D.C. to lead cyber policy research, executive-ready communications, and cross-functional engagement supporting global advocacy and risk analysis.

Ballotpedia seeks a detail-oriented Policy Staff Writer to research, neutrally synthesize, and write clear, encyclopedic content on public policy, court cases, and legislation in a fully remote role.