Research Assistant/Research Analyst, Regulatory Affairs and Legal Research

Position Summary:

Are you a mission-driven researcher with a passion for regulatory advocacy? If so, Democracy Forward Foundation (“Democracy Forward”) is looking for a Research Assistant or Research Analyst to join its Regulatory Affairs and Legal Research team.

We are seeking a highly collaborative and analytically rigorous researcher to help Democracy Forward engage in the federal regulatory process and to support its litigation and advocacy efforts. The Research Assistant or Research Analyst will help the Regulatory Affairs and Legal Research team monitor and analyze proposed regulatory actions, research policy and regulatory issues in connection with the drafting of public comments, and track legal and policy developments. The Research Assistant or Research Analyst will also help develop and maintain the Regulatory Affairs and Legal Research team’s data systems and support the team’s collaboration with key stakeholders and partners outside the organization. 

This position is full-time. Democracy Forward’s office is located in Washington, DC. While this position offers flexibility to work remotely, it requires regular in-office presence eight (8) times per month (averaging 2 times per week). Remote candidates within the United States will also be considered. If a candidate is outside of the DC area, travel to DC is expected 1–2 times per quarter.

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