KAP 2026-2027 - Federal Affairs Associate - R Street Institute
About The Position
The R Street Institute, a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., seeks an energetic federal affairs associate to track, analyze, and assist with federal legislative and regulatory priorities. This role involves working closely with the existing federal affairs team within a young, energetic, and growing organization influencing public policy. The position is part of the Koch Associate Program (KAP), a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals focused on tackling pressing challenges and driving effective, principled solutions. KAP equips associates with tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs, incorporating experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships one day a week.
Requirements
- Familiarity with the legislative and regulatory processes
- Experience in policy, government, or government affairs
- Solid research and writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for free markets and limited, effective government
- Drive to be a highly responsive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Nice To Haves
- Applicants located in the Washington, D.C., region are given preference.
Responsibilities
- Identifying, vetting, and tracking legislative and regulatory priorities
- Conducting research
- Providing regular written briefings
- Interacting with policymakers and their staff
- Spearheading special projects
- Representing R Street at various events and meetings
- Collating and communicating information as regular briefings to the FGA team
- Researching policy proposals and legislative histories
- Tackling special projects and serving as an occasional project manager
- Drafting policy engagement pieces for external audiences
- Managing third-party relationships via a CRM system
- Tracking and analyzing federal affairs metrics
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off policy, including all Federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and two weeks holiday closure in December
- Alternating Fridays off
- Health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families)
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match
- HSA employer contribution match
- Quarterly wellness reimbursement
- Mobile equipment reimbursement
- Internet subsidy
- Monthly mobile plan reimbursement
- Annual educational and professional development reimbursement
- An option between a child care assistance, pet care assistance, or student loan repayment assistance reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
