ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Public Policy Research Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

BusPatrol

Director of Public Policy

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$114K - $140K/yr

Conduct state-by-state policy research and analysis to identify differences in laws and regulations ... Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and ...

BusPatrol

Director of Public Policy

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$225K - $250K/yr

Conduct state-by-state policy research and analysis to identify differences in laws and regulations ... Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and ...

Sun King

About the role: We are seeking a Research Associate to support the VP for Public Policy ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor outputs for technical ...

Sun King

About the role: We are seeking a Research Associate to support the VP for Public Policy ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor outputs for technical ...

HISPANIC FEDERATION, INC.

Policy Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

A bachelor's degree, preferrable with a focus on government, public policy, and/or research, minimum one to two (1-2) years of professional experience in policy research, analysis, writing, and ...

Lakeshealth

Public Policy Manager

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

## Public Policy ManagerApplylocations: Des Moines, IA: Spirit Lake, IA: Spencer, IA: Le Mars, IA ... training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.

Downtown Seattle Association

Policy Advisor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$85K/yr

... public policy, advocacy, and economic development priorities by conducting policy research and ... Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Well-developed presentation and facilitation ...

Avera Health

Public Policy Manager

Estherville, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

A Brief Overview The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and ... training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.

Avera Health

Public Policy Manager

Spencer, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

A Brief Overview The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and ... training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.

Avera Health

Public Policy Manager

Rock Valley, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

A Brief Overview The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and ... training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.

Avera Health

Public Policy Manager

Cresco, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

A Brief Overview The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and ... training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsGovernment JobsFederal Government JobsGovernment Affairs Specialist JobsPublic Policy Research Writer Jobs

Public Policy Research Writer information

See salary details

$42K

$78.9K

$136K

How much do public policy research writer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for public policy research writer in the United States is $78,865.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are popular job titles related to Public Policy Research Writer jobs?

For Public Policy Research Writer jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Public Policy Research Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,865 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Public Policy Strategist and Manager

Helena, MT • On-site

Montana State Fund
Insurance Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Montana State Fundexternal

$98K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

This posting is scheduled to close on September 15, 2026. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, this posting may close early. Apply today!

About the Job:

The Public Policy Strategist and Manager synthesizes public policy research, aligns business strategy and operational execution to advance Montana State Fund’s mission, vision, and values. This role serves as a trusted strategic policy partner and resource to leadership, translating complex political, economic, and market dynamics into decision-ready materials and recommendations.

Responsibilities:
  • Public Policy Research and Analysis: Tracks and analyzes state and regional policy affecting workers' compensation insurance. Conducts stakeholder mapping, interest group analysis, and environmental scans to inform long-range planning. Designs and facilitates planning sessions, workshops, and scenario-based exercises for leadership.
  • Strategy Partnership and Development: Facilitates the creation of MSF’s public policy and business strategy, developing structured plans, timelines, and logic frameworks. Deploys collaborative approaches to align internal leadership and external stakeholders around organizational goals.
  • Executive and Operational Support: Synthesizes information into executive-ready briefs and issue papers. Applies organizational design, decision-rights frameworks, and governance principles to bring structure to ambiguous operational areas, driving efficiency and speed for executive decisions.
  • Legislative Session Operations: Directs MSF’s internal coordination during the 90-day biennial session surge. Oversees real-time bill tracking, rapid-turnaround research, hearing prep, and priority monitoring to maintain messaging consistency for the government relations and lobbying teams.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills

At Montana State Fund, how we do our jobs matters to us as much as what we do. To support our customer-centered workplace, successful candidates are team players who possess: 

  • Customer and growth mindset
  • Empathy
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Resiliency  
  • Communication skills 

Required Experience

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required: 

  • Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, public administration, business, or a related field, and
  •          A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in strategic planning and policy analysis, and
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex or ambiguous information into clear, decision-ready written and verbal products for executive audiences.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience and knowledge of workers’ compensation.

Job location:  

This position requires occasional presence in the Helena, MT office. 

Working conditions:

Fast paced general office environment.  Some stress may occur.  Occasional travel is expected around organizational specific events or during the course of employment.  Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, detailed verbal communications and fine finger manipulation for working with computer keyboards.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary for this exempt position begins at $98,400 - $123,000 per year.

Montana State Fund offers excellent benefits, paid time off, and a competitive compensation program, including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance with dental, vision, life, long-term disability and more, with optional dependent coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
  • Public employees’ retirement plan tax-deferred contributions with a generous employer match.
  • Optional 457(b) deferred compensation to further increase retirement savings.
  • Higher education reimbursement and other training and development programs.
  • Robust personal leave, paid holidays, and extended leave. 

Learn more about working at MSF: click here

Are you interested in this opportunity? Apply today! 

Apply