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Senior Associate, Government Capacity

LocationWashington, DC
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Posted4d ago
Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

FAS is hiring a senior associate for the Government Capacity team in Washington, DC, to work on government operating system reform and clean energy talent strategy, with a salary range of $70,000-$78,000.

Role
Senior Associate, Government Capacity
Organization
Federation of American Scientists (FAS)
Location
Washington, DC
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Compensation
$70,000-$78,000
Category
Policy & Advocacy

The role

The Senior Associate will work with the Director for Government Capacity and a team including FAS staff, expert senior advisors, and technical consultants to advance government operating system reform and support the development of a government clean energy talent strategy.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to projects that advance government operating system reform
  • Draft policy memos, blog posts, and public-facing content
  • Support the development of a government clean energy talent strategy
  • Provide operational support across the portfolio
  • Engage in stakeholder and partner engagement
  • Plan and execute convenings to activate communities around shared goals

What it takes

  • Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience
  • Passion for driving reform in government
  • Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
  • Professional presence and capacity to represent FAS externally
  • Comfort with an uncertain and rapidly evolving policy landscape
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

What you'll bring

Passion for driving reform in governmentStrong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projectsProfessional presence and capacity to represent FAS externallyComfort with an uncertain and rapidly evolving policy landscapeExcellent written and oral communication skillsExperience in policy research

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work schedule.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $70,000-$78,000.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, passion for government reform, project management skills, and excellent communication skills.

How do I apply?

You can apply now through the job posting.

Is the job remote?

The job is a hybrid role, with two to three days per week on-site and two to three days per week remote.

How to apply

Apply directly on Federation of American Scientists (FAS)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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