Policy Jobs in Washington, DC

Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Reports to: Associate Director for Resilience & Critical Infrastructure & Senior Manager for International Affairs and Trade Policy, Washington D.C. (D.C. Office Lead)

Employment Type: Employee or independent contractor

Who we are

DIGITALEUROPE is the leading trade association for the digital industries: 120+ global technology leaders and 45 national associations, representing 56,000 businesses. Our teams brief highest-level policy and business decision makers every week.

DIGITALEUROPE’s Washington, D.C. office works to strengthen transatlantic alignment on tech and Dual-use items, and deepen engagement with U.S. policymakers, member companies, embassies, partner associations, and international stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to that work from the heart of the U.S. policy community, while working in close coordination with the Brussels headquarters.

DIGITALEUROPE’s D.C. Office maintains relations with the highest-level US and EU stakeholders in Washington. You will play an important part in maintaining and developing these partnerships: You will help connect US and EU cybersecurity policy from Washington, D.C., turning complex developments into clear insights for industry.

Working with our Brussels-based Cybersecurity and Connectivity team, you will contribute to the Brussels-based Cybersecurity Working Group. Working with the DC Office lead and in coordination with Cyber colleagues in Brussels, you will support dialogue with US policymakers and industry stakeholders. Only a proactive and collaborative team player can succeed in the role.

In your first year, you will develop policy briefings, contribute to shared member positions and support transatlantic engagement.

Your first year

• Policy briefings and member updates: Prepare clear analysis of US cybersecurity and connectivity legislation and regulation, explaining implications for industry and connections with EU policy.
• Contributions to shared policy positions: Coordinate member input, prepare Cybersecurity and Connectivity Working Group materials and draft policy contributions with Brussels-based colleagues, incl. the International Relations and Trade Policy Group.
• Stakeholder meeting briefings and follow-up: Prepare engagements with US policymakers and industry stakeholders, contribute to external discussions and document outcomes and next steps in a team, support highest-level missions to Washington D.C. helping to ensure the organisation’s leadership has relevant highest-level (Cyber and Connectivity) engagements with policy makers in D.C.

What you bring

Essential

• Relevant experience: Professional experience in public affairs, cybersecurity or technology policy, gained in an association, company, consultancy, public institution or similar organisation.
• US policy knowledge: A good understanding of US policymaking and the cybersecurity and international policy landscape.
• Ability to communicate to both a US and EU audience.
• Research and communication: Strong analytical skills and excellent written and spoken English. You can interpret regulatory documents and explain complex issues clearly to business and policy audiences.
• Collaboration and judgement: The ability to build relationships with colleagues, members and stakeholders, collaborate across cultures and time zones, and handle information responsibly.
• Organisation and digital fluency: You can manage priorities, meet deadlines and take ownership of your work, using AI and digital tools responsibly while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a small, fast-paced office environment while coordinating closely with colleagues in Brussel.
• Willingness to conduct occasional business travels to Brussels.
• Must have a valid work permit in the U.S. DIGITALEUROPE does not sponsor work authorization for this role.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with EU cybersecurity policy and transatlantic relations.
• Experience supporting member groups or stakeholder networks.
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement, events, missions, or policy meetings.
• A relevant academic background in public policy, law, political science, international relations or cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience.

What we offer

DIGITALEUROPE is one of Europe’s leading trade associations, with a growing international footprint. We foster a collaborative culture where every team member can identify their strengths and grow in their career. We encourage taking initiative.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help build DIGITALEUROPE’s new Washington presence and contribute directly to transatlantic digital and trade policy. The successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to international policy work, member engagement, stakeholder outreach, and the strategic policy issues shaping the future of technology, trade, security, and competitiveness.

We offer:

• Responsibility from day one. You will contribute to policy projects, engage with stakeholders and participate in external discussions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Employment Type: Employee or Independent Contractor
• Salary range: USD $45,000–$50,000 gross per year.
• Healthcare benefits are available for this role through DIGITALEUROPE’s U.S. Employer of Record arrangement. Other employment benefits will be provided in line with the applicable EOR employment package in compliance with U.S./D.C. employment requirements. Further details will be shared during the recruitment process.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with significant impact on EU-U.S. relations.
• Networking opportunities with leading figures in technology, government, and diplomacy.

· An international and diverse team working in a hybrid setup, with 70+ colleagues representing 30 nationalities and speaking 37 languages, with equal gender representation.

• Professional and personal growth in a supportive environment, with the opportunity to contribute to policy discussions at the heart of Europe's digital agenda.

How to apply

Submit your CV and short motivation letter by 30 November via this application form.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates may be invited for interviews before the application deadline.

Based on the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. The expected starting date is mid-August.

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Federica Tondo at federica.tondo@digitaleurope.org

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Work Location: In person