Job Description
Position Title Analyst, Government Relations (Research and Policy Analysis)
Location Washington, DC Office (777 6th Street, NW, 10th Floor)
Reports To Partner, Government Relations
Status Permanent Full-time, Exempt
Date September 16, 2026
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Salary Grade/ Range P15
About Us
FTP is where advocacy gets to work.
Committed to helping our clients make advocacy a business advantage, we are a full-service bipartisan
government and public affairs advocacy firm based in Washington, D.C. FTP provides a combination of
creative thinking and established expertise in the core services of government relations, public affairs,
digital services, and strategic consulting. We work closely with government officials, C-Suite executives
from Fortune 100 companies, and leaders of some of America’s most dynamic organizations and have
developed working relationships with local, state, national, and international policymakers. At FTP, everyone is a hands-on “doer”—whether jobs are big or small, all team members are expected roll up their sleeves and contribute as needed.
FTP is also one of the founding member companies of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., providing us with the unique ability to collaborate with both domestic and international leading government relations and public affairs firms to best serve client needs, and to provide employees with the benefits that come from working in a publicly traded company (dual-listed on LSE and NASDAQ).
How To Apply
Interested parties should send their resume, cover letter, and one writing sample (three pages or less) to careers@ftpadvocacy.com with the subject line of the position and departments (i.e. Analyst, Public Affairs). Please save each attachment with your full name (first and last name) and document title. For example: John Smith Resume, John Smith Cover Letter, John Smith Writing Sample.
No calls, emails, or faxes please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Position Overview
The Analyst plays a key role in FTP’s Government Relations team through completing research projects, distilling complex information for weekly newsletters, and supervising the work of interns. The GR team advocates on behalf of our industry-leading clients through critical political intelligence gathering, developing and implementing messaging, helping shape government policy. FTP’s Research and Policy Analysis (RPA) team is part of the firm’s Government Relations Department, providing timely research and analysis to help colleagues and clients navigate Washington’s evolving policy landscape. The department translates complex legislative, regulatory, and political developments into concise briefings, tailored research, and actionable insights for clients across industries. The ideal candidate will have an advanced understanding of the intersection between policy, politics, and communications, as well as the inner workings of Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies. Additionally, will have demonstrated the ability to work in an ideologically diverse, bipartisan environment, and be prepared to immerse themselves in new policy issues that arise.
As an Analyst, you will:
• Compile legislative and regulatory research, including content for regular update bulletins.
• Summarize complex legislative and regulatory information into concise policy memos for internal updates and client updates.
• Draft client-facing research documents, such as policy memos, to support ongoing issue advocacy campaigns.
• Assist team in summarizing events that have occurred in Congress and the Administration each week for the policy update newsletter to all clients and staff.
• Guide RPA interns in completing their general research and project assignments.
• Perform other duties as necessary to achieve departmental goals.
To be successful, you will need:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a social science field of study or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-months relevant legislative or policy experience consisting of complete end-to-end research, memo and proposal writing, and document production/distribution/publication
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including the use of forms, functions, and data visualization tools in Excel
• Familiarity with policy research tools such as Quorum, PoliticoPro, CQ, LexisNexis, etc.
• Leadership skills transferrable to directing the work of interns
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely while providing a thorough overview of the issues
• Ability to identify trends and emerging political and policy issues at the state and federal levels
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality
• High level of detail and demonstrated work output with little/no errors
• Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Organizational agility
We prefer that you have:
• Degree concentration in political science, public policy, government, or related.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity) for research, drafting, and summarizing legislative and policy material.
What We Offer:
• Generous PTO policy of 4 weeks per year
• Competitive coverage for employees and families Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 3 months paid Maternity/Paternity
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• $80 monthly phone stipend
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services
Additional Information
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
FTP is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. FTP does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.