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Legislative Affairs Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 85000 - 90000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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. Were 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 aLegislative Affairs Specialistto support theOffice of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI)within theDepartment 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
- Bachelors 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 Masters 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).
- Strong oral and written communication skills with proven experience in stakeholder coordination briefing delivery and conflict resolution.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required Department of Energy (DOE) credentials/clearance
Desired Experience
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply even if you do not have any of the following experience:
- Direct experience supporting executive branch agencies (particularly DOE or related federal science/energy agencies) in a legislative affairs or policy advisory capacity.
- Subject matter familiarity with critical minerals clean energy technologies energy security policy or supply chain resilience.
- Practical understanding of the Congressional authorization and appropriations processes National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and federal energy authorization cycles.
- Experience utilizing digital legislative tracking tools and congressional databases (e.g. CQ Federal Politico Pro).
$85000 - $90000 a year
The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience education certifications skills security clearance level geographic location market conditions and internal addition to base salary eligible employees may participate in Redhorses comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation where applicable.
Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected class.
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Redhorse Corporation shall in its discretion modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorses changing job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorses sole discretion.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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