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Government Relations Associate

The Heritage Foundation

full-time

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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