We’re hiring a Government & Policy Associate

Cascade is growing and we are adding a Government & Policy Associate. This is an ideal role for an individual early in their career.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about government processes and public policy. The individual will need to live around the DC area, or be willing to move, in order to be in the office a few days per week and take advantage of in-person experiences and meetings. 

Highlights of the role include:

• Policy research and analysis

• Government affairs support

• Communications and writing

• Administrative support

• Opportunities to attend in-person meetings, events, and conferences on behalf of Cascade

View the detailed job description for a more comprehensive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit the following to Kelly Schaefer at apply[at]cascadeadvisory[dot]co. Note: email is ".co", not ".com".

• Cover letter (optional)

• Resume

• Original writing sample of no more than 5 pages

  • Writing samples relevant to the job preferred. 

  • The sample may be something written for an academic or professional assignment; it may also be a selected excerpt from a larger project as long as you are the sole author. 

  • Please provide context of sample, i.e. written for Global Economics class in 2023

• Three professional references including name, relationship, organization, email, phone number. For applicants with limited work experience, relevant academic references may be acceptable.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2026

Please do not reach out to other members of Cascade staff. We are a small business and do not have the capacity to respond to ad hoc inquiries.

Cascade Advisory LLC is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate in hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.