Jobs at The Heritage Foundation

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.

Provide administrative and logistical support for the Government Relations team, including event planning and execution for members of Congress, maintaining engagement trackers, scheduling and travel coordination for leadership, recruiting and supervising interns, and managing internal team logistics and communications to support departmental programs and fellowships.

Provide administrative, logistical, and event coordination support to the Vice President of Communications: manage calendar, travel, expenses, onboarding, projects, and execute internal and external events while ensuring communications alignment.

The Policy Analyst conducts research and analysis on MENA issues, develops policy papers, assists national security efforts, and engages with stakeholders.

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

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.

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.

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