Position summary
Lead the Rainey Center’s legislative education and policy initiatives, translating research into actionable model policy and practical solutions for the LAMP network. This role requires deep fluency in state legislative process, committee dynamics, and implementation.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead the policy roadmap with the CEO and COO, blending public opinion, academic research, and real-world state implementation.
- Serve as the primary policy and procedural adviser to LAMP members.
- Oversee model policy, state-level memos, and nonpartisan legislative analysis.
- Build relationships with policy organizations, industry leaders, and academic experts.
- Structure and deliver policy briefings, panel discussions, and educational workshops.
Skills & qualifications
- Seven or more years in policy analysis, legislative affairs, government relations, or public policy, ideally in a think tank or legislative setting.
- Direct experience as state legislative staff, a state policy adviser, or in another state-level policy environment is preferred.
- Deep understanding of committee structures, legislative procedure, and policy drafting.
- Demonstrated success drafting model policy, writing actionable policy memos, and educating decision-makers.
- Exceptional organization and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Professionalism, maturity, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with elected officials and senior stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Compensation & benefits
The base salary range is $125,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with potential company profit sharing after one year
- Discretionary Time Off, including sick leave and federal holidays
- Employer-subsidized cell phone
How to apply
Send a cover letter and résumé to jobs@raineycenter.org with the position title in the subject line. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal opportunity
The Rainey Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under federal or District of Columbia law. The organization is unable to sponsor work visas for this position; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.