Legislative Affairs Specialist
US$85,000 – US$90,000 / yr base salary
Posted 24 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$85,000 – US$90,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBusiness Management, Economics, Engineering, Political Economy, Political Science, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Science, Sociology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) within the Department of Energy (DOE).
In this role, you will serve as a vital link between DOE program offices, senior leadership, and Capitol Hill. You will provide strategic legislative analysis, monitor policy developments, and prepare DOE executives for high-stakes congressional engagements, hearings, and budget reviews that directly impact the future of domestic energy innovation and critical mineral supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide quick-turnaround, objective quantitative and qualitative analysis on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory, stakeholder, and programmatic issues.
- Monitor, track, and report on federal and state legislative initiatives, emerging technologies, and policy developments impacting CMEI technology offices and programs.
- Coordinate the end-to-end development of policy-oriented and legislative materials, including congressional testimony, briefing packages, PowerPoint decks, memos, and hearing prep documents.
- Prepare DOE senior management and program leadership for briefings with Congressional committees, individual Members of Congress, and committee staff.
- Support the preparation of strategic budget briefings and materials aligned with the Congressional budget cycle for DOE leadership and external stakeholders.
- Manage and prioritize multiple fast-turnaround legislative affairs projects simultaneously in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business Management, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Economy, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
- 6+ years of relevant legislative/policy experience, including direct experience working on Capitol Hill (a Master’s Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
- Demonstrated experience preparing briefing materials, reports, and backgrounders for senior government or legislative officials.
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).