Senior Policy Advisor

• Conduct and lead policy work within state-level policy campaigns to support positive legislative or administrative actions and stop or mitigate negative actions.
• Develop understanding of state legal and administrative environments to analyze policy proposals and identify opportunities for proactive change.
• Conduct rapid analysis of complex policy issues, including legislative proposals and court rulings, delivering clear written and verbal analysis and recommendations.
• Serve as subject matter expert on policy portfolio, prepare policy briefs and advocacy materials, and advocate for reforms in meetings and hearings.

This role strengthens democracy by helping policymakers adopt practical pro-voter policies and structural reforms that make government more efficient, accessible, and responsive to citizens, thereby increasing civic participation and trust.

• Legal background required to assist in navigating regulatory frameworks and policy impacts.
• Subject matter interest in Responsive Gov core policy issues: voting/elections, state court reform, proportional representation, and/or government administration reform.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders from a variety of ideological backgrounds.
• Strong writer and communicator with ability to convey complex concepts concisely; self-starter and strategic decision-maker.

Annualized salary range of $150,000 - $185,000. Comprehensive benefits include: 401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus 3% match (fully vested day one); monthly cellphone and wellness stipends; platinum PPO health insurance with 100% premiums covered for employees and dependents; generous HRA; short/long-term disability and $50K life insurance; EAP and Talkspace; 15 company holidays, 4 floating holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 personal leave days; reduced Summer Friday schedule.

Responsive Gov is a hub for policy and technical experts, organizers, and government officials working together to craft pragmatic, human-centered policies that make government more efficient, accessible, and responsive to all people, focusing on pro-voter policies and structural reforms.