Senior Policy Advisor

Overview

Position:
Senior Policy Advisor

Reports to:

Director of State Policy

Location:

Remote, with ~15%-20% travel

Responsive Gov helps policymakers find solutions that make government more efficient, accessible, and responsive to the needs of real human beings. We focus on practical pro-voter policies, structural reforms, and modernization of how state legislatures work. Government should provide customer service and material benefits at every touchpoint—from health benefits to taxes to the DMV—so democracy delivers on its promises and encourages participation.

Building on a decade of success working with state political leaders from both parties, Responsive Gov is a hub for policy and technical experts, organizers, and government officials working together to craft pragmatic, human-centered policies designed to make government more responsive to all of us.

As Senior Policy Advisor, you will conduct and lead policy work within state-level policy campaigns, with the aim of supporting positive legislative or administrative actions and stopping or mitigating negative actions. You are a detail-oriented, proactive, and strategic professional looking for a flexible job in a fast-paced environment to help strengthen our democracy.

• Develop an understanding of state legal and administrative environments to inform analysis of policy proposals and identify opportunities for pro-active change
• Conduct rapid analysis of complex policy issues, including review of legislative and administrative proposals and court rulings, delivering clear and concise written and verbal analysis and concrete recommendations
• Leverage strong judgment to provide strategic guidance on key policy decisions and prioritization
• Serve as a subject matter expert on our policy portfolio, coordinating with other team members as necessary to ensure timely and thorough analysis
• Educate stakeholders and advocacy groups on policy proposals and relevant analysis
• Prepare well-crafted policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials with clarity and precision
• Advocate for policy reforms in meetings, legislative hearings, presentations, and written communications

• Committed to our core mission of supporting democracy
• Committed to resilience and dynamic perseverance in the face of evolving strategic challenges
• Eager to continue to scale existing campaigns, open new doorways, and forge new, strategic partnerships
• A self-starter, with an ability to quickly integrate and explain complicated policy concepts in an accessible way
• A strong writer and communicator, with an ability to convey complex concepts concisely
• Dedicated to producing results and maximizing impact
• Strong at prioritization and strategic decision-making
• Excited to tackle new projects and ideas
• Creative and solution-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and able to work in a remote structure
• Oriented towards what is and could be possible at all times, embodying an abundance mindset
• A do-er and connector, not a “meetings for the sake of meetings” person

• Legal background required to assist in navigating regulatory frameworks and policy impacts
• Subject matter interest in Responsive Gov core policy issues – voting/elections, state court reform, proportional representation, and/or government administration reform & red tape reduction
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders from a variety of ideological backgrounds
• Big Law experience is a plus

We are committed to providing our employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives staff and their families the support they need to lead healthy, productive lives.

Compensation

• Annualized salary range of $150,000 - $185,000
• 401(k) program with a 3% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match that is fully vested day one
• Monthly cellphone and wellness stipends

Health and Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical – platinum PPO, dental, vision) with 100% of premiums fully covered for employees and dependents
• Generous health reimbursement account…