Public Policy Research Associate | Washington Analysis
$55,000 - $60,000/year
30 Oct 2025
Washington, DC, USA
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
70 / 100
Offer value
Position in a reputable analysis firm with good work-life balance and potential for career progression; however, lower starting salary than industry average.
- Entry-point role in public policy analysis
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits and potential for advancement
Pros
- Work in a stable environment with opportunities to grow into analysis roles
- Flexible work options (hybrid/remote)
- Comprehensive benefits package
Cons
- Entry-level salary may not be competitive
- Limited responsibilities and scope at the associate level
- Potentially long hours during peak analysis times
Who it's for
Entry to Mid • Hybrid / remote flexibility
Good fit
- Entry-level professionals passionate about public policy
- Graduates seeking experience in a finance setting
- Individuals eager to learn in analytical roles
Not recommended for
- Experienced professionals looking for senior roles
- Candidates wanting immediate high compensation
- Those uninterested in policy research
Motivation fit
Desire to learn and grow within analysis domainsInterest in public policy and financePreparedness to engage with research tasks
Key skills
Research skillsAnalytical writingCommunication skillsAbility to connect policy issues with financial implications
Score: 70/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Washington Analysis’ provides analysis and forecasting to the global investment community. Our team delivers actionable and timely research to our clients regarding the investment implications of legislative, regulatory, political, and legal developments.
The public policy research associate will support analysts in researching federal and state policy issues across sectors and topics, such as energy, defense, housing, technology, telecommunications, trade, immigration, and elections. The analyst will track legislative and regulatory activity and respond to individual analyst research requests.
The associate will also provide operational and editorial support. This principally includes helping analysts identify and host expert speakers for topic-specific conference calls and in-person events, as well as helping coordinate the publication of research.
Compensation and title negotiable based on experience.
This role offers hybrid/remote flexibility, but strong preference for candidates in the Washington, DC area.
Washington Analysis seeks to promote internally and will be looking for candidates that show a desire and ability to grow into a role as an analyst (Vice President).
This role offers hybrid/remote flexibility, but strong preference for candidates in the Washington, DC area.
Washington Analysis seeks to promote internally and will be looking for candidates that show a desire and ability to grow into a role as an analyst (Vice President).
- Department
- Policy Research
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $55,000 - $60,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze policy issues and themes emanating from federal and state government that present actionable investment opportunities
- Support the research processes of sector-specific and special situations analysts and ensure the publication of timely and concise research reports on various topics
- Connect policy risks and opportunities to publicly traded companies
- Identify speakers for conference calls and events, and support execution of calls and events
- Support the editorial team in reviewing and publishing research, as necessary
- Assist due diligence research projects on tight deadlines
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree plus 1-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience analyzing and writing on public policy or legal topics
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively in writing and in person
- Prior internship or work experience in research, government, advocacy, or similar roles
- Knowledge of or interest in the financial markets
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within our team environment
- Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help build and grow WA’s research business
Benefits
- 20 days of Vacation
- 8 Sick Days
- 1 paid volunteer day
- 10-11 Holidays a year
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- Annual Performance Bonus
- 401K Match
Please note: CFRA is unable to employ candidates who currently require or will in the future require employer-sponsored work authorization in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B, O-1, TN, STEM OPT extensions, or any other employer-filed immigration petitions.
About CFRA
CFRA is a leading independent investment insights and data analytics company. Through an unmatched multidisciplinary approach to investment research, including expert lenses on forensic accounting, fundamental, policy, legal, fund, and technical research, CFRA provides actionable analytics to make better investment and business decisions. CFRA is results-oriented, we place an unwavering priority on the quality of our research, from the productivity and performance of our analysts to the success of our client relationships. Over 2,000 clients rely on CFRA’s proprietary research conducted by experts who uniquely analyze industries, funds and companies of interest with our time-tested and rigorous research methodology.
On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global’s Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920’s and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.
With the addition of Washington Analysis in 2021, CFRA further strengthens its already robust research and data offerings. CFRA clients will now be able to leverage Washington Analysis’ unique and in-depth research specializing in identifying risks and opportunities across asset-classes emanating from U.S. courts, Congress, and regulators, at both the state and federal levels.
On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global’s Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920’s and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.
With the addition of Washington Analysis in 2021, CFRA further strengthens its already robust research and data offerings. CFRA clients will now be able to leverage Washington Analysis’ unique and in-depth research specializing in identifying risks and opportunities across asset-classes emanating from U.S. courts, Congress, and regulators, at both the state and federal levels.
The combined firm is committed to being the world's leading independent investment research firm with ~90 global analysts, authoring in-depth qualitative research on 1,600+ companies. In addition, CFRA offers a comprehensive view on global sector themes, industries, and funds, through in-depth qualitative research on 11 Sectors, 73 Industries, 19,000+ ETFs, 15,000+ Mutual Funds, as well as quantitative company research on 20,000+ global companies.
Founded as the “Center for Financial Research and Analysis” in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. However, our mission remains to be the “center” for our global clients by providing independent, differentiated, and actionable analysis to help you make better investment and business decisions.
Our clients are based in the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia representing thousands of investment professionals and risk managers at leading hedge funds, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, private equity, investment advisors, banks, regulators, corporations, and professional service organizations.
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