Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.
Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.
The Policy Analyst will be responsible for the analysis and management of our policy work to advance the vision of Americans for Prosperity and its brand,The LIBRE Initiative.
In this role, you will work in collaboration with the AFP Policy team and the LIBRE Initiative Policy Director to inform our policy engagement opportunities with the Hispanic community and across our state chapters.
This role will be based in Arlington, VA.
- Review and analyze federal and state legislation in the following issue portfolios for Libre teams: Economic issues, health care, and immigration with an emphasis on education policy.
- Produce policy analysis and research material for internal and external audiences.
- Translate complex issues into written text for communications and grassroots teams.
- Collaborate with grassroots and government affairs teams to build and support effective strategies to advance legislative and regulatory policy priorities.
- Work across the broader policy team to identify innovative real-world policy opportunities to advance our community’s vision.
- Assist in the development and production of the annual policy agenda for The LIBRE Initiative and supporting policy materials.
- Experience working in a related field.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive communication and high sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of or experience working on health care, economic, or education issues and policies, at the state or federal level.
- Experience or strong interest in the Hispanic community.
- Experience building policy coalitions and previous published works.
- Data analysis experience.
- Spanish language fluency and writing skills.
- Competitive benefits including: 6% 401(k) match with immediate vest, flexible time off policy, health and dental plan options, and free access to wellness services through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career and a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving the lives of others.
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship based on impact, not tenure, including a year-long onboarding program with multiple chances for in-person collaboration and travel to our Arlington, VA headquarters.
- Competitive salaries and bonus opportunity. Our compensation approach is aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve.
Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.
