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AnChain.AI, Inc.

Senior Policy Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

AI is seeking an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join our mission-driven team. The ideal ... Master's degree in Public Policy, Law, Economics, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications

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Socket.dev

Senior Policy Analyst

Virginia, MN · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support a future opportunity with a federal ... Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Government ...

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@Orchard

Senior Policy Analyst

Arlington, VA

$95K - $113K/yr

Sr. Policy Analyst Arlington, Virginia Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance ... Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Public ...

State of Virginia

Senior Policy Analyst

Henrico, VA

$84K - $96K/yr

Senior Policy Analyst Apply now Job no: 5109683 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Henrico ... General Public - G Job Duties Analysis & Interpretation * Analyze statutes, regulations, guidance ...

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IMSolutions, LLC

Senior Policy Analyst

Stafford, VA · Remote

IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support a future opportunity with a federal ... Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business ...

Eccalon LLC

Senior Policy Analyst

Arlington, VA

The Senior Policy Analyst supports the Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs ... Bachelor's degree in public policy, business, public administration, law, acquisition, finance, or ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior public policy analyst in the United States is $96,819.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Public Policy Analyst researches, evaluates, and develops policies that address public issues and impact government or organizational operations. They analyze legislative proposals, gather and interpret data, and provide recommendations to decision-makers. These professionals often lead projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and communicate complex policy information in a clear and actionable manner. Their work helps shape effective public policies and ensures that policies align with organizational goals and public interests.

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To thrive as a Senior Public Policy Analyst, you need advanced research and analytical skills, a strong grasp of policy development, and typically a master's degree in public policy, political science, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, statistical software (like Stata or SPSS), and policy tracking systems is often required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder management abilities help you effectively advocate for and implement policy recommendations. These skills are vital for producing evidence-based analysis and driving impactful policy solutions in complex governmental or organizational environments.

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State Tax Senior Policy Analyst or Policy Analyst

Tax Foundation

Washington, DC • On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Description:

The Tax Foundation seeks a state tax policy professional to join our state tax policy team. The opening is for either a Senior Policy Analyst or a Policy Analyst, based on the successful candidate’s experience. The state team produces several annual studies and dozens of smaller reports and blog posts each year, testifies and presents on tax proposals across the country, educates the public through regular media appearances, and works with lawmakers and policy organizations at the national level and in the states to promote smarter, pro-growth tax policy.


A successful candidate will be responsible for completing high-profile annual projects, developing projects that advance the effectiveness of our research agenda, and producing blog posts, op-eds, and longer reports that promote principled tax policy. They will also provide legislative testimony, give media appearances, and deliver presentations before key stakeholders. In addition to broader research obligations, each analyst on the state tax policy team takes “ownership” of legislative and other stakeholder relationships and policy issues in a set of states.


The Senior Policy Analyst or Policy Analyst reports to the Vice President of State Tax Policy and can work from Tax Foundation’s Washington, DC, office (in a hybrid capacity) or remotely from elsewhere in the country.


Requirements:

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of current state tax policy and economic issues, and identify new research opportunities

• Oversee Tax Foundation legislative and policy engagement in a given set of states

• Research and write studies, reports, blog posts, and op-eds on state tax policy issues

• Expand the Tax Foundation’s profile with policymakers, academics, journalists, and interested stakeholders through media appearances, responses to inquiries, legislative testimony, and presentations/briefings


Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years (senior policy analyst) / 2+ years (policy analyst) of experience in economics, public finance, public policy, political science, or government

• Advanced degree in economics, public policy, political science, or related field preferred but not required

• Experience researching and writing about tax/public finance policy preferred but not required

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong communication and writing skills

• Ability to work well both independently and with a team, often on tight deadlines

• Regular travel required (1-2 trips per month during peak seasons), and frequency may increase with tenure

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.


Location and Hours

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with some flexibility in terms of start/end times. The position is based in Tax Foundation’s Washington, DC, office, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, or in a virtual office for employees not located in the Greater Washington, DC, area. This position has regular travel associated with its duties.


This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.