Public Policy Researcher (Entry-Level, Hybrid, Summer 2027)

Location: Hybrid from the Reston, VA headquarters or Waltham, MA office; available starting Summer 2027

Salary: $50,386–$85,656 per year; anticipated pay in the low $60K range

Company

hirify.global is an advisory and technology services provider supporting government and other clients with complex policy, regulatory, and operational challenges.

What you will do

• Support short- and long-term engagements for federal clients developing policies and regulations.
• Manage and analyze public comments on proposed agency rules.
• Draft and edit documents related to federal agency rulemakings.
• Synthesize rulemaking documents, literature, and technical reports.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop recommendations.
• Prepare reports and presentations, provide project updates, and discuss analyses with clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required under federal contract requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Nice to have

• Understanding of the federal rulemaking process.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance.
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented approach with effective time-management strategies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across multiple projects with multidisciplinary regulatory specialists, policy analysts, economists, and attorneys.
• Collaborate with federal clients and project staff.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the employment process.
• Direct applicant submission is required.