Sr. Analyst, Public Policy (Hybrid, Arlington)

CrowdStrike • Arlington, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CrowdStrike is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Analyst, Public Policy to join its global Public Policy team. The role supports work across cybersecurity, technology, and digital policy, with a particular focus on U.S. public policy and policy partnerships. It offers an early-career policy professional the opportunity to develop expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, business, and government, as well as research, writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

The role’s time is expected to be divided approximately 50% among policy-related work, 25% internal-facing compliance, and 25% administrative and organizational support for the Public Policy team. The company strongly prefers a candidate based in DC/MD/VA and anticipates office time and in-person meetings multiple days per week, as well as occasional travel. Exceptional candidates based in major U.S. cities such as San Francisco, Austin, or New York City will also be considered.

Requirements

• Five years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government affairs, cybersecurity or technology policy, national security, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as public policy, international relations, national security, security studies, cybersecurity, or political science.
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity, AI, and technology policy.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, including the ability to quickly understand complex issues and communicate them clearly and concisely.
• Strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize legislative, regulatory, technical, and other complex material for audiences with varying levels of subject-matter expertise.
• Strong organizational, project-management, and administrative skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and execute short-turnaround and longer-term assignments reliably.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, cultures, and time zones in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline, such as public policy, international relations, law, national security, security studies, cybersecurity, or political science.
• Experience working in or with the U.S. federal government, Congress, a state government, a policy research organization, a trade association, or a technology company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular internal policy updates, news summaries, legislative and regulatory trackers, meeting readouts, and other materials to inform the Public Policy team and internal stakeholders.
• Support internal Public Policy compliance.
• Conduct research and help prepare memos, backgrounders, talking points, briefing materials, presentations, and other written products for Public Policy team members and CrowdStrike leaders.
• Maintain organizational tools for managing policy partnerships and external engagements, using AI tools where appropriate.
• Support the team’s meeting and engagement workflow, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and background materials, managing logistics, taking notes, and tracking follow-up items.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of policy events, conferences, roundtables, and other external engagements.
• Assist with administrative, operational, and substantive projects that support the effectiveness of the global Public Policy team.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for employees at all levels and in all roles.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Office amenities.
• Bonus eligibility, equity grants, health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior