The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with staff located across the country—seeks a collaborative Federal Government Affairs Manager to handle a portfolio of technology, cybersecurity, and governance policy issues. If you are the right fit, you will report to the Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs. If you want to join a mission-driven organization and work toward pragmatic policy solutions, this may be the opportunity for you!
Your typical day at R Street may include meeting with congressional staff, representing R Street in an external working group, and sharing insights and advice with an interdepartmental group of colleagues about how to get the most mileage out of a soon-to-be-published white paper. This role supports our scholars and policy teams by keeping them abreast of dynamics and opportunities on Capitol Hill and within the administration, advising on best practices and proper protocols, marketing our policy work and expertise, seeking out new audiences and collaborations, participating in and organizing coalition activities, developing and executing policymaker engagement strategies, and maintaining an R Street presence at important functions and meetings. This role will serve as part of our federal government affairs team.
Other Aspects of Your Role
Skills and Qualifications
R Street Institute consistently offers pragmatic, real solutions that foster American innovation, bolster competition, and safeguard individual liberty—all with the understanding that life in a democratic society sometimes requires compromises that don’t necessarily represent first, best solutions. We focus on deep scholarship and pragmatic policy solutions that many groups tend to neglect. Our goal is to publish timely, relevant research and analysis that advances a market-oriented society and limited, effective government. To that end, our motto is “Free Markets. Real Solutions.” Read more about our mission and impact here.
Workplace
This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. We offer a flexible working arrangement that can either work the majority of the week in our D.C. office or work remotely.
The role requires regularly attending in-person meetings with congressional offices and stakeholder groups, as well as occasional travel for events and conferences.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
R Street strives to offer a compensation and benefits package that is competitive, transparent, and supportive of employee well-being. The salary range for this position is $80K-90K, commensurate with experience. In addition to this competitive salary, we provide the following:
At R Street Institute, we strive for preeminence in every area where we engage, driven by our commitment to excellence and innovation. Our culture thrives on action, creativity, and courage, with an unwavering focus on quality, credibility, and impact. We believe progress requires diverse experience and expertise, which is why we champion non-traditional yet prudent approaches to public policy. This principle guides how we build our programs, recognizing that each team member’s uniqueness strengthens our collective identity.
We approach our mission with intellectual rigor, embracing free inquiry and honesty to ensure our work is grounded in solid research and thoughtful analysis. While serious about our purpose, we value the joy of collaboration and the fun that comes from working together. Our collaborative spirit fosters trust and transparency, with respect and openness guiding our actions. We celebrate our individual contributions while recognizing that we are stronger as one team, united in our work and relationships.
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