Policy Analyst, Knight-Georgetown Institute - Georgetown University

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Knight-Georgetown Institute (KGI) seeks a Policy Analyst to join its team, focusing on creating research and policy products for policymakers, regulators, and litigators in the US and Europe. KGI operates at the intersection of technology, policy, and research, with a focus on the online information environment, translating rigorous evidence into actionable insights for policy debates on competition remedies, platform governance, data access, and AI. This role is designed for an early-career professional with exceptional analytical and writing abilities, eager to contribute to tech and policy. The Policy Analyst will develop research outputs and written products, translating complex research into clear, policy-relevant recommendations, primarily within KGI’s competition policy and generative AI portfolios. This involves engaging with academic literature, synthesizing evidence across disciplines, and producing work for policy audiences at various levels. The role also includes contributing to policy communications and organizing high-level convenings, such as the annual Digital Competition Conference. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge policy questions, engage directly with leading experts and policymakers, and operate within a high-performance team with increasing responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, computer science, public policy, or a related discipline)
0-2 years of relevant experience in policy analysis, research, or a similarly analytical role
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, well-structured, and persuasive written work for policy audiences
Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize empirical or technical evidence
Demonstrated interest in technology policy, including areas such as competition policy or AI policy
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, operate independently, and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
Comfort using modern research and writing support tools, including AI-based tools
Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest in the role and a writing sample demonstrating how they have analyzed a complex policy question.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a relevant field
Familiarity with microeconomics, industrial organization, or antitrust concepts
Familiarity with AI policy or governance, including model risks and regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with quantitative social science research methods
Direct experience in policy or advocacy at the federal or state levels pertaining to competition or AI

Responsibilities

Contribute to and develop discrete research outputs and written products that translate complex technical and empirical research into clear, policy-relevant recommendations.
Work primarily across KGI’s competition policy and generative AI portfolios.
Engage deeply with academic literature, synthesizing evidence across disciplines (economics, law, computer science, and social science).
Produce written work for policy audiences at the state, federal, and international levels.
Help shape KGI’s policy communications.
Contribute to the design and execution of high-level convenings, including KGI’s annual Digital Competition Conference.