Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst

Role Overview

Blueprint Biosecurity is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst to join our government affairs team. Reporting to the Government Affairs Director, this role will develop new biosecurity policy, focused on the U.S. federal government, and serve as a bridge between Blueprint Biosecurity’s government affairs team and technical program areas (e.g. PPE, far-UVC, and the built environment), helping to translate our technical expertise into impactful policy.

In this role, you will collaborate across Blueprint Biosecurity’s internal teams and with policymakers and external experts to advance the work of all program areas and ensure that our policy goals and government affairs strategies align with our objectives. The ideal candidate will be excited to build a biosecurity policy program from the ground up, and willing to pivot and iterate to find ways to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new policy proposals in concert with our internal teams and government affairs team as the biosecurity policy expert
• Conduct research on legislative documents, distilling key information into concise summaries and producing reports and insights
• Manage relationships with external collaborators including government affairs firms, consultants, coalitions, and research organizations
• Identify opportunities to engage with members of Congress, executive branch officials, agency staff, and other leaders across politics, policy, NGOs, and industry in order to further our mission
• Proactively track and synthesize internal teams’ priorities while monitoring emerging developments in the biosecurity policy landscape to guide our government affairs work
• Support Blueprint Biosecurity’s internal teams by providing insights on political, policy, and regulatory considerations
• Draft clear, compelling materials such as letters, white papers, and 1-pagers to communicate our goals to policymakers and other diverse stakeholders
• Track legislation and monitor key changes in government personnel, priorities, and structures to identify opportunities to advance policy goals
• Represent Blueprint Biosecurity at conferences, stakeholder meetings, and networking and social events to expand our network and identify opportunities for action

Our Ideal Candidate

• Learns quickly and can work autonomously within a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Communicates with clarity and can tailor communication to different audiences
• Thrives in ambiguity and is excited by work with many potential paths
• Quickly develops new policy ideas, approaches, and materials and iterates to improve them
• Is excited to work on an ambitious and mission-driven team
• Delivers results in high-energy settings without compromising on quality
• Appreciates the value of teamwork and coalition building across diverse groups and ideologies
• Is a lifelong learner with strong intellectual curiosity, who values feedback and prioritizes growth
• Above all, is inspired and motivated by creating a more secure world and reducing the risk of pandemics

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of policy or legislative experience such as work directly with policymakers or in policy-focused work within government, industry, nonprofits, think tanks, or coalitions is required; greater experience expected for the Senior Policy Analyst role
• Demonstrated knowledge of the federal legislative process is required; specialized knowledge of health, defense, and/or appropriations is preferred
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams or diverse stakeholders, especially in the biosecurity space, is preferred
• Experience working on teams with a wide breadth of responsibility and/or with startups is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent relevant work or research experience) is required

If you are on the fence about applying because you are unsure whether you are qualified, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

We are open to hiring at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level. The Analyst role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, whereas we would expect significant relevant experience at the Senior Analyst level.

Compensation: The base salary for this role ranges from $90,000–$130,000 USD for a Policy Analyst and $135,000–$175,000 USD for a Senior Policy Analyst. We consider a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, work experience, education/training, skills, expertise, and internal equity.

Benefits: Our benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Unlimited PTO + paid holidays
• Generous health and wellness benefits through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) for you and your family
• Fully paid family leave
• Annual 401(k) contributions equal to 10% of your base salary
• Support for productive work from home

How to Apply

Submit your application here.

Here’s a summary of the application process for a successful candidate. We might make adjustments.

1. Complete the application form by 11:59 pm Eastern time on June 1, 2025
2. Attend an initial screening call
3. Complete 1–2 paid work tests designed to simulate the work you would do if hired and evaluate key skills important for success in the role
4. Attend two remote interviews
5. Submit references
6. Receive an employment offer!

Application Details

Applications Due: June 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern time

Location: We are a remote team headquartered in Washington, DC. This role is based in the Washington, DC area. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Due to the nature of this role, competitive candidates will have the ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel up to 25% of the time.

Start Date: We’d like a candidate to start as soon as possible after receiving an offer, though there is some flexibility.

Workplace Inclusion and Accessibility: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Please let us know what accommodations you might need when applying or if asked to be interviewed by emailing us at [email protected].

Referral Bonus

We offer a referral bonus of up to $5,000 to individuals who refer successful candidates for this position:

• If the candidate receives a job offer from us, you will receive $1,000
• If the candidate is still working with us after three months, you will receive a further $4,000, for a total of $5,000

To receive these bonuses, we must reasonably believe that you were responsible for referring the candidate to us (e.g. due to you introducing them to us when we didn’t previously know them, or them mentioning you on their application as the reason they heard about the position). You can use this form to submit potential candidates.