Altana is the network for trusted trade. Our AI-powered product network empowers governments and businesses to build a more resilient and secure global economy while keeping trade flowing.

The Opportunity at Altana We are seeking an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join our growing Government Affairs team. This individual will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing policies that are relevant to Altana’s goals and objectives. This role involves extensive legislative and regulatory research, data analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure full understanding of policies and laws. This is not an entry level position and will report directly to our Director of Government Affairs.

You Will

• Research and Analysis:

• Conduct thorough research on relevant policy issues and trends.

• Analyze data and information to assess the potential impacts of proposed policies.

• Evaluate existing policies

• Policy Development:

• Develop policy proposals and recommendations based on research findings

• Draft policy reports and briefing notes.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input and feedback on policy position proposals.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Query government officials, industry experts, and other stakeholders to gather insights and build support for policy initiatives.

• Communication:

• Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Communicate complex policy issues clearly and effectively to various audiences.

• Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Monitor the implementation and impact of policies.

• Evaluate policy outcomes and make recommendations for adjustments as necessary.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of Legislative or similar experience at an Executive Branch agency or industry Trade Association
• Proven experience as a Professional Staff Member, Legislative Assistant, Policy Analyst or similar role.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role is based in Washington, DC, USA with hybrid work flexibility and candidates must be within commuting distance from our downtown office.

US Salary Range And Benefits $100,000 - $120,000 USD

Benefits The salary range, to the extent specified for this role, is a good faith statement of the minimum and maximum levels of the annual based salary for the position. The base salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on a wide range of compensation factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Altana's total compensation package. Altana also offers either a discretionary bonus or a variable compensation plan depending on the role. Additionally, Altana offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Our Values Our values are the core beliefs that shape who we are, what we stand for, and how we behave.They form the foundation of Altana’s culture and integrity and guide how we hire, design, build, and connect with each other and our customers.

• Trust: Our customers and partners entrust us with missions of the highest importance. We honor that by keeping our word, meeting commitments, and ensuring every action we take reinforces confidence in us. We rely on each other to deliver, to speak openly, and to hold ourselves accountable.
• Resilience: In a world of uncertainty and complexity, our work must withstand challenges, evolve with conditions, and ensure reliability over time. Resilience is both how we operate and what we deliver. It’s how we respond when things don’t go to plan –– we adapt, we support each other, and we keep moving forward.

At Altana, we believe that a diverse workforce enables greater creativity, performance, and adaptability. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to join us as you are. Our employment opportunities and decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the areas in which we operate. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, in any situation.

Offers related to employment at Altana will come from an Altana.ai email address. We will never ask for payment as part of the interview or onboarding process.