Manager, Federal Data Policy
Federation of American Scientists
Posted
Feb 10, 2026
Location
USA
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$70000 - $70000
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Building credibility and trust with external federal data stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and civil society organizations
- Establishing and continuously improving internal workflows and implementation processes for efficient program operations
- Advancing innovation in data monitoring, including exploring and applying emerging uses of AI and automation
- Designing frameworks to evaluate the status of federal datasets and conducting technical research and analysis
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role creates positive change by building a more resilient federal data infrastructure, mobilizing support for federal data policies, and developing pathways for the future of federal data to benefit everyday Americans.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required skills and experience:
- 5+ years total relevant experience related to federal data and policy, including 1-3 years in government or civil society
- Experience tracking, managing, analyzing, or working with different types of federal data across policy domains
- Data skills: R and Python for data cleaning, analysis, visualization, web scraping, and monitoring
- Technical skills: GitHub for version control and collaborative workflows; ability to maintain and update website content
Benefits
What's in it for you
Salary range: $70,000-$85,000
Hybrid work environment (2-3 days on-site, 2-3 days remote per week)
Union-represented position with collective bargaining
Diverse and inclusive workplace focused on developing new voices