1) Moderate policy champion Third Way is seeking a Higher Education Policy Advisor with relevant work experience, a basic understanding of the federal higher education system and a passion for improving student outcomes, and demonstrated ability to translate complex topics for non-expert audiences – $65k-$75k
2) The American Cement Association is recruiting for a Vice President, Regulatory Affairs with 12+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, or related policy roles, as well as a strong background in environmental, energy, climate, or industrial regulation, ideally with experience at EPA, DOE, or relevant association/corporate setting – $220k-$245k – see also main career page
3) The National Association of REALTORS is seeking a Legislative Representative with 3-5+ years of related federal legislative, congressional, or public policy advocacy experience & demonstrated track record of working in a bipartisan fashion – $135k-$150k
4) AbbVie – Director, U.S. Policy – $156k-$296k
5) Advancement Project – Managing Director of Communications – $166k-$195k
6) American Property Casualty Insurance Association – Assistant Vice President, Federal Government Relations – $145k-$150k – see also main career page
7) American Society of Clinical Oncology – Chief Philanthropy Officer supporting Conquer Cancer – $225k-$275k – search managed by Korn Ferry
8) American Water – External Affairs Specialist
9-11) Aspen Institute
- Director of Education Policy & Leadership – $190k-$210k
- Assistant Conference Director supporting the Congressional Program – $113k-$125k
- Digital Content Editor – $64k-$74k
12) Audi of America – Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
13-14) Brookings Institution
- Research Assistant, Foreign Policy – $56k
- Development Officer, Institutional Giving – $83k-$95k
15) CAVA – Social Media Manager – $105k-$120k – New York
16) Church World Service – Internal & Executive Communications Manager – $72k+ – New York location noted at top, but this position can be hybrid or remote within the U.S. also referenced under special requirements.
17) Covenant House Greater Washington – Chief Development Officer – $140k-$150k – search managed by Diversified Search Group
18) Edelman PR – Assistant Account Exec, Crisis Communications – $48k-$52k – DC, New York or Chicago
19) EY – Associate Director, Public Affairs & Public Relations – $130k-$251k
20) FGS Global – Associate Director, Strategic Communications – $90k-$125k – energy & sustainability focus
21) Global Refuge – Director for Advocacy – $116k-$140k – see also main career page
22-23) Govini – see also main career page
24) Health & Fitness Association – Manager, Public Affairs
25) Heritage Foundation – Policy Advisor, China & the Indo-Pacific – $112k-$130k – working fluency in an Asian language preferred
26) Johns Hopkins University – Communications Coordinator, Dept. of Health, Behavior & Society – $18-$33/hr – Baltimore, MD
27) League of Conservation Voters Education Fund – State Policy Research Manager supporting the Clean Energy for All campaign – $81k-$96k – remote-based – apply by Sept. 28
28) Mystery employer – Legislative Coordinator – $73k-$75k – state-level govt. relations/advocacy focus – search managed by ROCS Staffing
29) Mystery international science non-profit – Product Marketing Manager/Strategist – search managed by Creative Circle
30) Mystery nationally recognized company – Senior Manager, External Communications – $100k-$110k – Baltimore County, MD – search managed by Legacy Search Advisors
31-32) National Council of Jewish Women – see also main career page
- Director of Field Advocacy – $130k-$140k
- Digital Advocacy Director – $120k-$130k
33) National Grocers Association – Political & Government Relations Coordinator – $55k-$60k
34) Navy Federal Credit Union – Principal Government Relations Advisor – $127k-$163k – apply by Sept. 24
35) NBC News – Senior Editor, Politics – $160k-$220k
36) Partnership for Public Service – Internships – Jan.–May 2026 – apply by Oct. 7
37) Rock Creek Foundation – Director of Development & Fundraising – $85k-$95k
38-40) Semafor
- Deputy Editor-in-Chief – $175k-$200k – DC or New York
- Washington Editor – $140k-$180k
- Economic Policy Reporter – $130k-$180k
41) TIME Magazine – Senior Political Correspondent – $165k – DC or New York
42) TD Bank – Director of Government Relations – $200k-$280k – apply by Sept. 25
43) United Food & Commercial Workers Union – Media Relations Specialist – $59k-$74k
44) UnitedHealth Group – Director of Public Affairs – $110k-$128k
45) University of Baltimore – Director of Communications, Marketing & External Relations/School of Law – $110k-$130k – Baltimore, MD
46) Washingtonian Magazine – Editorial Fellowship (scroll to find) – Jan. –May 2026 – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 21
47-48) Washington Times – see also main career page
- Digital Editor/Social Media – $60k-$75k
- Breaking News Political Reporter – $55k-$70k
49-50) Wilmer Hale – see also main career page
- Communications Manager – $139k-$174k
- Communications Coordinator – $68k-$85k
51) … and finally: the all-electric vertical takeoff & landing aircraft era looks cool and looks like it’s getting pretty close – and here’s your chance to hop on board as Federal Affairs Lead with Archer Aviation – $115k-$154k – 3+ years of relevant policy, regulatory, or government affairs experience desired, as well as familiarity with federal transportation, aerospace, or emerging technology policy; Hill background preferred – see also main career page
52-54) … and finally, part 2: this may be a little outside the usual DCPA+CJ wheelhouse, but perhaps one of these posts with self-described creative collective Streetsense will strike a chord w/ you – see also main career page
- Paid Media Strategist – $75k-$90k
- Paid Media Specialist – $55k-$70k
- Social Media Content Producer – $55k-$70k – New York
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