Six-Oh!

Just one set this week, 60 entries' worth. See you again next Monday (we hope).

1) BICSI, an association working to advance the information and communications technology profession, is seeking a Director of Government Relations (pdf) with 8+ years of government relations/public policy experience & proven abilities in management of regulatory stakeholder processes – $130k-$150k – see also main career page – search managed by Vetted Solutions 

2-3) The Aspen Institute has passed along two roles supporting their Philosophy & Society Program:

• Project Lead, Philosophy Research & Development Lab – 5+ years of relevant management, editorial & operational experience required, along with portfolio of research or authored work that demonstrates intellectual rigor & public clarity – $85k-$97k
• Research Fellows, Public Philosophy – Sept. 2026-Aug. 2027 – two posts available – $67k-$72k – PhD in Philosophy or a related field desired; in exceptional cases Aspen is open to intellectual journalists who have a strong record of genuine intellectual engagement & national level publication

4-11) American Enterprise Institute

• Associate/Manager, Government Relations – $53k-$65k
• Research Assistant, Law, Politics & Elections – $50k-$54k – duties include supporting Stubborn Things podcast – Summer 2026 start date
• Research Assistant supporting the Coalition Defense of Taiwan project – $50k-$54k – start date ASAP
• Research Assistant supporting the Survey Center on American Life – $50k-$54k – May 2026 start date
• Research Assistant supporting the Center on Opportunity & Social Mobility (COSM) – $50k-$54k – workforce & AI focus – Summer 2026 start date
• Research Assistant, COSM – $50k-$54k – safety-net programs focus – Summer 2026 start date; earlier preferred
• Senior Director of Individual Giving – $170k-$250k
• Development Assistant – $50k-$54k

12-13) Association of Zoos & Aquariums 

• Director, Federal Affairs – $76k – appropriations focus
• Director, Federal Affairs – $76k – conservation focus

14) Booz Allen – Strategic Communications Specialist, Mid-level – $55k-$126k – experience working with U.S. Department of Defense strategic communications or public affairs a plus – Edgewood, MD

15) Brookings Institution – Research Analyst, Global Economy & Development – $60k-$66k

16-19) Capitol Hill

• Senate Conservative Republican – Legislative Director
• Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) – Health Policy Analyst – Senate Finance Committee staff position
• Senate Republican – Press Secretary
• more Senate roles available – subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin for posts on the other side of the Hill

20-22) Cato Institute

• Director of Government Affairs – $115k-$150k – special emphasis on House & Senate Committees on Armed Services & Foreign Relations/Affairs and Executive Branch
• Director of Government Affairs – $115k-$150k – special emphasis on House & Senate Judiciary & Commerce Committees and Executive Branch – search managed by Talent Market
• Manager of External Affairs – $65k-$95k

23-24) Center for American Progress

• Senior Manager, Institutional Giving – $78k-$88k
• Development Assistant – $52k-$57k

25) DC Dept. of Youth Rehabilitation Services – Public Information Officer -- $114k-$160k – apply today, Feb. 17 

26-27) DCG – opportunities supporting a Federal law enforcement agency – see also main career page

• Communications Project Manager
• Communications Specialist

28-32) Edelman PR

• Senior Media Supervisor, Health – $80k-$110k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Austin or Los Angeles 
• Media Supervisor, Food & Beverage – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin or Los Angeles
• Social Manager – $55k-$68k – DC, New York, Atlanta or Chicago,
• Senior Account Exec, Health – DC or New York
• Interns – Summer 2026 – $22/hr – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle – apply by Mar. 20

33) Federation of State Medical Boards – Senior Vice President, Government Affairs – $200k-$250k – search managed by WittKieffer 

34) George Washington University – Assistant Director, Direct Response Annual Giving – $49k-$75k

35) Hilton Hotels – Senior Analyst, Sustainability & Community Impact 

36-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Director of Philanthropic Partnerships supporting the SNF Agora Institute – $180k
• Senior Development Coordinator – $57k

38) Kroger – Executive Assistant, Government Affairs – $26-$39/hr – apply by Feb. 19; 12:29pm – see also main career page

 39) National Alliance for Care at Home – State Affairs Analyst – $75k-$85k – apply by Feb. 27

40) National Association of College & University Business Officers – Senior Director of Government Affairs & Business Policy – $160k-$190k – see also main career page 

41) National Indian Gaming Commission – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Feb. 27; subject to early closure

42) National Ready Mixed Concrete Association – Senior Manager, Member Engagement/Communications & Advocacy – $75k-$105k

43) New America – Senior Associate, U.S. Land & Housing (scroll to find) – apply by Mar. 6

44-45) Plastics Industry Association (scroll to find) 

• Director of Federal Government Affairs – $122k-$155k
• Vice President of Communications – $230k-$250k – search managed by Cessna & Associates

46-52) POLITICO

• News Editor, Visuals – $110k-$130k
• House Leadership Reporter
• Congressional Policy Reporter
• Congress Editor
• Manager, Research Operations
• Editorial Director, Investor Intelligence
• California Energy, Environment & Climate Editor – $130k-$150k – Sacramento, CA

53) Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates –Vice President, Government Relations (pdf) – see also main career page 

54) Smithsonian Institution – Assistant Director, Integrated Communications with the National Museum of American History – $169k – $197k – apply by Feb. 21

55-56) Searches managed by Torchlight Hire

• GovTech company supporting national security & defense priorities – Communications Manager
• DC-based scientific membership association – Assistant Director, Digital Content Strategy

57-59) University of Maryland

• Program Manager of Alumni Relations & Development, College of Journalism – $72k-$84k – apply by Feb. 18
• Health Communications Specialist – $70k-$80k – apply by Feb. 23
• Community Outreach Specialist supporting the Center for Education, Justice & Ethics – $42k-$51k – apply by Feb. 27

60) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Executive Assistant, Marketing & Communications – $83k-$94k

That's it for this week, so best wishes for a productive Tues-Fri & and fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Don't miss terrific new releases from Perennial's barrel-aged, chili-tinged Abraxas series on pour at Rustico in Alexandria on Thursday, Feb. 19 – more details here