[Hiring] Policy Manager @Future Now

Role Description

The Policy Manager will support the development of TSF’s policy and idea products and manage the day-to-day operation of our fellows program. Reporting to the Senior Director of Policy, this role will research and write policy materials and serve as the main point of contact and manager for our graduate student fellows program. This person will also keep idea products on schedule and maintain the pipeline of ideas, so that contributor work is integrated into TSF’s broader body of work.

This role requires a mix of policy expertise, strong project management, and interest in joining a startup. Our ideal candidate is a strong researcher and writer who is equally comfortable shaping policy content and keeping projects and contributors on track. They can translate complex policy concepts into clear, practical products that state lawmakers and partners can use. They bring a sharp editorial eye to others’ work and stay on top of developments in state policy. The ideal candidate is also highly organized, accountable to deadlines, and a fun person to work with.

What You Will Do

• Researching, drafting, and editing TSF policy products, including policy documents, idea briefs, and memos, that turn complex concepts into practical tools for state lawmakers and partners.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of TSF’s fellows program, from onboarding through tracking progress against TSF’s overall calendar.
• Leading the internal process for idea briefs, including review, quality control, and maintaining TSF’s library of ideas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and landscape scans on policy topics.
• Help translate complex policy concepts into clear, practical products for state lawmakers and partners.
• Help develop the fellows and senior fellows program and serve as its day-to-day point of contact.
• Support onboarding of new fellows and contributors, including orienting them to TSF’s approach, standards, and templates.
• Track contributor progress and alignment with the organization’s overall calendar.
• Review briefs submitted by fellows and contributors for quality, consistency, and alignment with TSF’s approach.
• Occasionally draft and manage idea briefs produced internally through the review process.
• Maintain an organized library of TSF ideas and briefs.
• Summarize idea briefs for the content and distribution teams, and help identify partners for uptake of ideas.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Partnerships & Outreach to support the dissemination of ideas through Substack posts, idea briefs, and event materials.
• Monitor state policy developments and legislative trends.
• Help refine TSF’s idea production processes, templates, and guidance documents.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in policy research, analysis, or development, ideally in policy, nonprofit, or government settings.
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to make complex ideas clear and actionable.
• Familiarity with state policy and the state legislative process; experience working with or for state lawmakers is a plus.
• Capable of independently managing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organization.
• Clear communication skills.

Benefits

• 75% paid coverage of medical and dental.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual professional development.
• Wellness and work-from-home stipends.
• Paid family leave.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $82,000-87,000 per year. Salary offers are made based on the market rate and the candidate's demonstrated level of proficiency, experience, and credentials.