Government Relations Associate
The Heritage Foundation
Location
Washington, DC
Category
Policy & Research
Work Setting
In Person
Compensation
$70,000–$82,000/year
Posted
April 23, 2026
About This Role
The Heritage Foundation's Government Relations team is seeking an Associate to help advance our policy priorities on Capitol Hill and within the executive branch.
Responsibilities:
- Track and analyze legislation and executive actions relevant to Heritage's policy agenda
- Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff and administration officials
- Assist in preparing policy briefings, testimony, and advocacy materials
- Attend hearings, markups, and stakeholder meetings and report findings to the team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1–3 years of Capitol Hill, executive branch, or government relations experience
- Strong knowledge of the federal legislative process
- Excellent writing and relationship-building skills
Learn more about The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org
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