Policy Analyst/ Manager/ Counsel (Washington, D.C.)

To apply: please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and a resume to careers@engine.is. Reference “Policy Analyst” or “Policy Manager” in the subject line.

The expected salary range for this position is $72,000 - $96,000. 

Engine is looking to add a new member to our policy team to help formulate and advocate for pro-startup, pro-innovation policies. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be exposed to all of the issues Engine works on—including intellectual property, telecommunications, intermediary liability, and more.

In this role, you will:

Work closely with Engine staff to develop strategy and to shape Engine’s take on a wide range of policy issues;

Monitor and provide analysis of policy proposals and conversations at the state and federal levels that would impact the startup ecosystem;

Communicate Engine’s positions to policymakers and their staff, including through meetings, written regulatory comments, and statements;

Work with Engine’s grassroots team to find, engage, and educate startups on emerging policy issues; 

Represent Engine in public and in working with allies.

The candidate:

Must have demonstrated interest in the intersection of policy and entrepreneurship;

Must have the ability to work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle;

Must be willing and able to develop expertise in new policy areas with limited direct guidance;

Must be a self-starter;

Must be able to write clearly and compellingly (including in Engine’s weekly newsletters, blog posts, op-eds, social media, comments to federal agencies, letters to Congress, and research projects);

Must work well with and coordinate large coalition groups with disparate interests.

Pluses:

Recent experience working for a policymaker;

Experience working on policy issues relevant to the startup ecosystem, including telecommunications and intellectual property;

Political or startup/VC experience.

Location:

Engine is based in Washington, D.C., currently working in a hybrid format with in-person commitments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 

Engine offers a competitive compensation package that includes health and retirement benefits.

The expected salary range for this position is $72,000 - $96,000. 

To apply: please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and a resume to careers@engine.is. Reference “Policy Analyst” or “Policy Manager” in the subject line.