Sr. Analyst, Public Policy (Hybrid, Arlington)
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 issues, with particular focus on U.S. public policy and policy partnerships. It contributes to the team’s daily operations through policy monitoring and research, preparation of written materials, meeting and event coordination, support for policy partnerships, and maintenance of internal processes and resources. The role is intended for an early-career policy professional who wants to build expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, business, and government while developing research, writing, project-management, and stakeholder-engagement skills. Approximately 50% of the role is policy work, 25% internal-facing compliance, and 25% administrative and organizational support. CrowdStrike strongly prefers a candidate based in DC/MD/VA; the role anticipates office time and in-person meetings multiple days per week, as well as occasional travel. Exceptional candidates in major U.S. cities such as San Francisco, Austin, or NYC may also be considered.
Requirements
- 1–3 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 reliably execute short-turnaround and longer-term assignments.
- Ability to collaborate 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 by scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and background materials, managing logistics, taking notes, and tracking follow-up items.
- Assist with preparing and coordinating policy events, conferences, roundtables, and other external engagements.
- Assist with administrative, operational, and substantive projects supporting the global Public Policy team.
- Complete other assigned tasks and duties.
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and equity awards, with eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
- Competitive vacation and holidays.
- Paid parental and adoption leaves.
- Professional development opportunities for all employees.
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
- Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
