Senior Policy Advisor

Typical Responsibilities

Work with policy staff and Searchlight fellows to prepare policy proposals, briefing memos, and other materials;
Work with Hill offices and other external stakeholders to communicate policy expertise and provide real-time technical support;
Draft and contribute to public-facing Searchlight work products, including website and Substack posts, press releases, organizational newsletters, and other stakeholder engagement resources;
Draft short- and long-term policy proposals suitable for legislation;
Work with Searchlight senior leadership and government affairs team to support the introduction of legislative proposals;
Advise Searchlight senior staff on policy matters;
Serve as an on-the-record source for media outlets where directed;
Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Desired Qualifications

At least 7 years of relevant policy experience (e.g., U.S. congressional office or committee, executive branch, advocacy organization, or other similar field);
Demonstrated familiarity with the relevant policy areas, particularly with respect to federal legislative or administrative action, legal work, or some combination thereof;
Deep familiarity with the relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction for the listed policy areas;
Experience working with a high degree of autonomy and personal initiative;
Experience organizing stakeholder convenings;
A keen understanding of the major players, events, and dynamics shaping domestic federal policy;
A high degree of comfort with rapid response, fast-paced, and quickly changing dynamics;
A willingness to engage in real-time discourse to drive conversation topics among key audiences; and
A willingness to ruffle some feathers.

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