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Be Applied Ltd

$78 - $85/hr

Policy Associate (or Senior Policy Associate) We Build Progress Employment Type Full time This is a 2-year position with possibility of extending. Part of the NPEU bargaining unit. Location Hybrid · ...

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Colorado Psychiatric

$71 - $85/hr

Candidates hired at the Senior Policy Associate level will bring deeper experience and take greater ownership of complex policy initiatives, external partnerships, and cross-organizational projects.

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University of Chicago

Policy Associate

Washington, DC · On-site

Policy Associate The Policy Associate will help advance the research agenda of the Development ... Draft high-impact policy briefs, white papers, and presentations for senior policymakers. * Provide ...

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University of Chicago

Policy Associate

Washington, DC · On-site

Policy Associate The Policy Associate will help advance the research agenda of the Development ... Draft high-impact policy briefs, white papers, and presentations for senior policymakers. * Provide ...

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Guidehouse

Senior Policy Analyst Associate

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

Guidehouse is seeking a Policy Analyst - Senior Associate to support a federal public health client in advancing policy, governance, and strategic initiatives that support mission delivery and ...

Guidehouse

Senior Policy Analyst Associate

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

Guidehouse is seeking a Policy Analyst - Senior Associate to support a federal public health client in advancing policy, governance, and strategic initiatives that support mission delivery and ...

Guidehouse

Senior Policy Analyst Associate

$89K - $148K/yr

Guidehouse is seeking a Policy Analyst - Senior Associate to support a federal public health client in advancing policy, governance, and strategic initiatives that support mission delivery and ...

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How much do senior policy associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior policy associate in the United States is $74,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Policy Associate vs Policy Analyst?

AspectSenior Policy AssociatePolicy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; experience in policy researchBachelor's or master's degree; research skills
Work EnvironmentResearch teams, advocacy groups, government agenciesResearch institutions, think tanks, government offices
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, government, consulting firmsGovernment agencies, NGOs, research organizations
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Senior Policy Associate and a Policy Analyst lies in experience level and responsibilities. Senior Policy Associates typically have more experience and may oversee projects or mentor junior staff, while Policy Analysts focus on research and data analysis. Both roles are integral to policy development in similar environments, but the senior role involves greater leadership and strategic input.

What is a senior policy associate?

A senior policy associate is a professional responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing policy recommendations within an organization or government agency. They often collaborate with stakeholders, prepare reports, and may oversee junior staff, requiring strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

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Infographic showing various Senior Policy Associate 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 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,198 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Senior Policy Associate

MIT Human Resources

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

SENIOR POLICY ASSOCIATE, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), to contribute to this mission of promoting evidence-informed policy. The Senior Policy Associate will support the Global Deputy Executive Director, Global Director of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, and Global Director of Policy & Communications in high-priority strategic, operational, cross-team initiatives, partnerships, and policy outreach.

J-PAL is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of over 390 affiliated professors at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty. The Policy & Communications Group plays a key role in translating research by J-PAL affiliates into actionable poverty alleviation policies around the world. Staff connect the dots between economics and policy and are passionate about working with organizations to form partnerships for evidence-informed development policy.

A full job description is available, here.


 
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