Associate Fellow

Culture and Fit

The people who consistently succeed at FGA are those whose actions and behavior reflect our five Core Values:

• Candid to Solve: Being willing to have tough conversations in order to solve issues and build trust.
• Grow or Die: We don't have a neutral gear; we must consistently challenge ourselves and each other to grow in our talents and skills.
• Politically Savvy: Policy doesn't change in a vacuum, but in a political reality that we must understand and account for.
• Partnership-Oriented: Internal and external relationships are not transactional. That starts with our team members and the perspective that we need the rest of the team to succeed in order to win personally.
• Bought in to Win: We're at FGA because we want to change policy. No one is counting hours or widgets. We are here to get results, and sometimes, that will require going the extra mile or doing a job that isn't technically ours.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Draft and Review Legislation: Grow into a capable backup for Senior Fellows on model and active legislation, developing the judgment to see what strengthens a bill and what weakens it. Draft, review, and mark up model and active legislation across FGA's policy reforms, turning around bill drafts and reviews on a weekly cadence.
• Write and Develop Policy: Develop and pitch new policy reform concepts to the Policy Director, and build toward issue-area expertise across FGA's reforms. Write policy memos, public comments, op-eds, and research products, both as a co-author with Senior Fellows and as primary author on your own pieces.
• Deliver Testimony and Technical Assistance: Travel to states to deliver legislative testimony and policy briefings, taking a leading role in presentations and supporting State Affairs in building lawmaker relationships. Provide internal and external policy technical assistance, including timely policy checks on FGA products as a backup for Senior Fellows.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in public policy, legislative work, or related political roles. A legal background is preferred. A J.D. and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction are a plus, but not required.
• Location: Open to remote candidates based anywhere in the U.S., with frequent travel to states for testimony and briefings.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze public policy and articulate complex concepts clearly, in writing and in person. Sharp attention to detail and the ability to stay organized and deliver quality work under pressure. Comfort using AI tools to speed up research, drafting, and policy analysis. Team-first and accountable. You own your work, and trust your teammates to own theirs. Match FGA’s Core Values.

Timing, Location, and Compensation

• Timing: FGA is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.
• Location: This role is remote and open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. Expect frequent travel to states to deliver testimony, brief lawmakers, and support FGA's State Affairs team. FGA’s headquarters are in Naples, FL, but nearly all of our staff work remotely from across the country.
• Compensation: FGA offers a competitive salary between $75,000–$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a benefits package that includes a six percent retirement match, health benefits, and generous paid leave.