Policy Associate I

About the Position

As a Policy Associate, you will be a part of the Professional Services team, working directly with policy consultants, account managers, and client success teams to ensure our clients receive timely information about legislative and regulatory issues that impact their businesses. We work as a team to support clients, but you should be comfortable independently reviewing and reading lots of qualitative information and policy to determine if it meets our criteria. Over time, you will learn to engage with clients.

About the Team

Committed to helping clients achieve more through better information and analysis, the Professional Services team undertakes projects that provide clients with deliverables and support, enabling them to work smarter. Understanding clients’ needs, our team collaborates with Business Development and Account Management to create tailored projects that complement our cutting-edge product suite. We are dynamic, hard-working, and driven individuals who thrive in an open team structure with constant learning opportunities and room for growth.

About You

We are looking for individuals who want to start their career in the policy or research space and work with an exceptional group of hard-working policy professionals. You pay attention to details and can synthesize large amounts of information into key points to deliver value to clients. You’re a team player, willing to lend a hand to get things done, comfortable working independently, and asking for help when needed.

What to Expect in this Position

• Learn everything you wanted to know and more about legislation and regulation.
• Read extensively.
• Identify and analyze legislation and regulation based on client interests.
• Produce legislative and regulatory summaries.
• Uphold positive working relationships with internal and external teams at FiscalNote.
• Provide timely and appropriate communication to all FiscalNote colleagues and employees.
• Contribute to team documentation of policy areas and client priorities.

What Sets You Apart

• 0-1 years of experience in a policy-related field or education courses related to public policy, political science, or business administration.
• A strong interest in the intersection of politics, policy, and technology.
• Fast learner and comfortable adapting to new tools.
• Strong independent research skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and summarize complex issues succinctly and in a timely manner.
• Ability to synthesize high volumes of qualitative data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and exceptional organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines while demonstrating professionalism under pressure.

Bonus Points: Familiarity with legislative and/or regulatory processes.

We accept all types of applicants, regardless of educational background. A bachelor’s degree is not required for this position.

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