Senior Policy Advisor

Senior Policy Advisor

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR, MIT WASHINGTON DC OFFICE, Office of the President, creates and maintains relationships with federal agencies and serves as principal point of contact between MIT and Congress, peers in national higher education, science, engineering, and industry organizations and MIT students, faculty, alumni, and senior leadership. Specific policy issues and areas of assignment will depend on the background and interests of the successful candidate but may include emerging technology including quantum and artificial intelligence, biotechnology, defense, government funded research efforts, and higher education policy. Analyzes and monitors policy proposals from Congress and the Executive Branch; communicates findings and outlook to campus departments and leadership to evaluate impacts to MIT; develops responsive arguments and messaging; directly advocates for MIT positions and policy initiatives on relevant topics to policymakers; arranges and prepares MIT leadership for meetings with federal policy makers and influencers; and actively participates in and takes leadership roles within coalitions, associations, and working groups to advance science, technology, and higher education policy.

Job Number: 26046

Functional Area: Other

Department: Office of the President

School Area: President & Chairman of the Corporation

Pay Range Minimum: $90,320

Pay Range Maximum: $122,080

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Pay Grade: 9

Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including work in government relations, or in a government agency and/or policy for a trade association, non-profit, or corporation or within a government agency or the Congress; strong written and oral communication skills and analytical capabilities; and be willing and able to take initiative, juggle a diverse portfolio, and work both independently and as part of a team.

This position is located in MIT's Washington, DC Office.