Jobs at The Heritage Foundation

Leads Heritage Foundation government relations by communicating policy positions to Congress, Administration officials, and external stakeholders. Develops policymaker relationships, organizes briefings, fellowships, trainings, retreats, and working groups, coordinates coalition and cross-department initiatives, and represents the organization publicly. Requires expertise in federal policy, strong Congressional and Administration relationships, and the ability to shape and explain policy on areas such as technology, energy, healthcare, education, or foreign policy.

The Policy Advisor informs policy positions, develops legislative solutions, conducts research, engages in public speaking, and advises on China and Indo-Pacific issues.

Manage communications on government spending, economy, and energy. Develop messaging and media strategies, pitch stories, draft releases and talking points, build media relationships, prep experts for appearances, coordinate with internal teams, and monitor media coverage to advance policy goals.

Edit and draft op-eds and commentaries, collaborate with research teams to produce persuasive policy content, maintain media relationships, support letters to the editor, run writing trainings, contribute to newsletters, and propose communications strategies while ensuring clarity and AP Style adherence.

The Total Rewards Specialist manages HR data, payroll preparation, and employee benefits administration while supporting analytics and reporting initiatives within People Operations.

Conduct research and policy analysis on federal budget and spending; prepare issue briefs, backgrounders, budget options, and testimony; track legislation; organize events and represent the organization at meetings and conferences; collaborate with internal and external partners to advance Heritage budget policy objectives.