Analyst

Position Overview

The Analyst plays a key role in FTP’s Government Relations team through completing research projects, distilling complex information for weekly newsletters, and supervising the work of interns. The GR team advocates on behalf of our industry-leading clients through critical political intelligence gathering, developing and implementing messaging, helping shape government policy. FTP’s Research and Policy Analysis (RPA) team is part of the firm’s Government Relations Department, providing timely research and analysis to help colleagues and clients navigate Washington’s evolving policy landscape. The department translates complex legislative, regulatory, and political developments into concise briefings, tailored research, and actionable insights for clients across industries. The ideal candidate will have an advanced understanding of the intersection between policy, politics, and communications, as well as the inner workings of Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies. Additionally, will have demonstrated the ability to work in an ideologically diverse, bipartisan environment, and be prepared to immerse themselves in new policy issues that arise.

Location: 777 6th Street, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C.
Reports to: Partner, Government Relations
Status: Permanent Full-time, Exempt
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (three days in person, two days remote)
Salary Grade/ Range: P15

As an Analyst, you will:

Compile legislative and regulatory research, including content for regular update bulletins.
Summarize complex legislative and regulatory information into concise policy memos for internal updates and client updates.
Draft client-facing research documents, such as policy memos, to support ongoing issue advocacy campaigns.
Assist team in summarizing events that have occurred in Congress and the Administration each week for the policy update newsletter to all clients and staff.
Guide RPA interns in completing their general research and project assignments.
Perform other duties as necessary to achieve departmental goals.

To be successful, you will need:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a social science field of study or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3-months relevant legislative or policy experience consisting of complete end-to-end research, memo and proposal writing, and document production/distribution/publication
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including the use of forms, functions, and data visualization tools in Excel
Familiarity with policy research tools such as Quorum, PoliticoPro, CQ, LexisNexis, etc.
Leadership skills transferrable to directing the work of interns
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely while providing a thorough overview of the issues
Ability to identify trends and emerging political and policy issues at the state and federal levels
Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality
High level of detail and demonstrated work output with little/no errors
Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
Organizational agility

We prefer that you have:

Degree concentration in political science, public policy, government, or related.
Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity) for research, drafting, and summarizing legislative and policy material.

What We Offer:

Generous PTO policy of 4 weeks per year
Competitive coverage for employees and families Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
3 months paid Maternity/Paternity
401K plan with traditional and Roth options
$80 monthly phone stipend
Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage
Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

How To Apply

Interested parties should send their resume, cover letter, and one writing sample (three pages or less) to [email protected]:[email protected] with the subject line of the position and departments (i.e. Analyst, Public Affairs). Please save each attachment with your full name (first and last name) and document title. For example: Jane Smith Resume, Jane Smith Cover Letter, Jane Smith Writing Sample.

No calls, emails, or faxes please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.