Hybrid Policy Manager

at Issue One

• Job title: Policy Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $68,000 - $78,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Policy Manager focusing on election protection and constitutional defense at Issue One. Collaborating with teams to shape reform agendas and conduct policy analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation, litigation, and executive actions affecting election administration and processes.
• Conduct research and produce policy analyses on threats to free and fair elections.
• Develop policy recommendations, legislative proposals, and reform frameworks to strengthen election systems.
• Draft policy memos, briefings, reports, and talking points for internal teams, policymakers, and partners.
• Plan and support advocacy activities such as Hill briefings, public events, coalition engagement, and/or toolkits to advance policy priorities.
• Provide policy guidance and research support across Issue One’s other core areas.
• Contribute to internal and external policy reports, public-facing materials, and coalition briefings.
• Assist the Policy Director in strategy development, priority-setting, and long-term planning for the Policy Team.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in elections policy, election administration, election protection, voting rights, democracy reform, or related fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. election systems and processes, including election administration, voting laws, and election security issues.
• Strong research, analytical, and policy-writing skills, with experience producing memos, briefs, and published articles and/or reports.
• Experience working on advocacy efforts, such as planning events, campaigns, briefings, or other activities, to advance policy priorities.
• Experience monitoring legislation, court rulings, and/or regulatory developments related to elections and democratic institutions.
• Experience working with policymakers, advocacy organizations, and/or bipartisan coalitions is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• All full-time employees are eligible for a platinum health plan with 100% of the premium paid by Issue One.
• The organization covers 75% of the premium for all spouses and dependents of IO staff.
• Staff receives more than 50 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and office-wide closures.
• Issue One provides reimbursements and stipends for commuting and any work-related travel.
• Issue One offers wellness reimbursements and student loan assistance.
• They are also eligible to be reimbursed for stepping outside of their comfort zone and doing something they have never done before.
• All staff are encouraged to participate in professional development throughout the year, and the organization hosts several opportunities for fun and fellowship.