Monday, January 5, 2026

2026 is Off to Mixed Start

We start off 2026 with a lot of great new jobs we found over the last few days – and also with the flu. So this may be it for this week. We'll keep you posted. And yes, we did get a flu shot; hopefully that shortens the duration.

1) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Rapid Response & Outreach Manager with 5-7+ years of experience within the social impact, civic engagement, democracy and/or political space, as well as facility with developing public-facing materials including press releases, statements, fact sheets, talking points, etc. – one-year term – $70k-$95k – see also main career page 

2) Ad HocDirector of Marketing & Communications – see also main career page 

3-4) Amazon

5) American Gas AssociationSenior Manager, State Regulatory Affairs – $110k-$135k – see also main career page 

6) American Society of Clinical OncologyGlobal Marketing, Communications & Program Strategy Specialist 

7) AMTRAKLead Public Relations Specialist, Infrastructure Communications – $94k-$122k

8) ASR InternationalStrategic Communications Specialist supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

9) BASFGovernment & Industry Affairs Coordinator 

10) Bipartisan Policy CenterEconomic & Health Policy Quantitative Consultant – contract status; budgeted for up to $10k/mo for 6 months – see also main career page 

11) Blue Star FamiliesAssociate Director, Government Affairs – $79k-$109k – see also main career page 

12) Brookings InstitutionSenior Manager of Government Affairs – $80k-$90k 

13-14) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives

15-19) Capitol Hill

20) Children's National HospitalAssistant Director, Email Development - $86k-$143k

21) Computer & Communications Industry AssociationDirector of Patent Policy – see also main career page 

22) DC Criminal Justice Coordinating CouncilPolicy Analyst – $93k-$119k – apply by Jan. 12

23) District Alliance for Safe HousingDirector, Advancement – $115k-$130k – search managed by Good Insight 

24-26) Edison Electric Institute – see also main career page

27) Embassy of AustraliaSenior Policy Officer/Deputy Director for Industry, Science & Resources – $115k-$136k – apply by Jan. 11addl. details here – can also search here 

28) Enterprise Community Partners Vice President, Communications – $200k-$210k – DC; Bethesda, Columbia or Baltimore, MD; New York

29) ForterraCommunications Manager – short-term, contract role through mid-Apr. 2026 – see also main career page 

30) Future CaucusCoordinator supporting the Policy Innovation Lab (scroll to find) – apply by Jan. 12

31-34) GlaxoSmithKline

35) Hip Hop CaucusDirector of Development – Senior Director of Development – $160k-$175k – DC or Los Angeles preferred – search managed by DSG Global 

36) HoneywellDirector of Government Relations – $130k-$160k – aerospace focus – see also main career page 

37) MaximusSenior Vice President, Federal Government Relations – $172k-$368k – see also main career page 

38) Montgomery County, MD Councilmember Evan GlassDirector of Digital Media Strategy – $62k-$75k

39) Mystery employerVice President, Policy & Advocacy – $200k-$230k – possibly a financial services association based on what’s noted under “preferred experience” –search managed by Cessna & Associates 

40) Mystery international science-based non-profitPaid Media Manager – 6-month term – search managed by Creative Circle 

41) National Indian Gaming CommissionPublic Affairs Intern – Summer 2026 – $27-$35/hr – apply by Feb. 9

42) Pew Research CenterAssistant Information Graphics Designer – $60k

43) Philip Morris InternationalRegulatory & Public Policy Manager – $140k-$187k

44) SEIUDeputy Director, Strategic Initiatives/Capital Stewardship – $141k

45-46) SEIU Local 1199 – DC location currently referenced in headings, but NY, NJ & FL featured in description text 

47-48) United Airlines

49) UnitedHealth GroupDirector, Government Affairs – $132k-$226k

50) U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsCommunications Manager – $79k-$100k

51-52) Vanguard – see also main career page

53) … and finally:the British Embassy is in search mode for a full-time Gardener for the Ambassador’s Residence Garden – $26/hr – apply by Jan. 11 – whet your interest with further reading on the garden and the architect