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Policy Specialist jobs are open across government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare, finance, and advocacy organizations, from entry-level analyst to senior director, with common specializations in health policy, education policy, and regulatory affairs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities
About the Team: E-commerce's Governance and Experience is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only our users, but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules and systems to ensure quality. We are looking for an experienced individual contributor to own customer complaint investigations in the U.S. region and drive cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do: We are seeking a detail-oriented Insights Analyst to drive analytics for our Governance team. In this role, you will go beyond content moderation to perform strategic audits and trend synthesis across Creator and Content, Product Listing and Intellectual Property (IPR) policy domains. You will be responsible for transforming raw operational data into high-fidelity reports that inform policy updates and strategic roadmaps. The ideal candidate possesses a "detective mindset"—the ability to spot a single anomaly and trace it back to a systemic risk or opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Content Deep-dives: Execute complex, deep-dive reviews of creator, seller, and product content, applying a nuanced understanding of Governance policies to identify subtle risk patterns and gaps.
- Trend Reporting: Draft recurring insights reports to connect raw data to business priorities, providing actionable summaries for the Strategic Program Managers.
- Root-Cause Investigation: Conduct forensic-level analysis on sensitive escalations and customer complaints to identify the underlying policy gaps or operational friction points.
- Process Feedback & SOP Iteration: Continuously refine audit methodologies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring our review tools stay ahead of evolving bad-actor behaviors.
- Cross-Functional Signaling: Proactively flag emerging risks and violative trends to the Strategic Program Managers, providing evidence to inform process improvements.
- Domain Support & Special Projects: Execute deep-dive metric investigations to identify the drivers behind fluctuations in key performance indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in E-commerce investigations, Trust & Safety, Risk Management, or specialized Data Analysis.
- Exceptional analytical writing skills: The ability to communicate complex technical findings in a clear, concise executive summary.
- Demonstrated experience using data to tell a story or advocate for a process change.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs) or basic SQL.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $96000 - $168889 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
About the Team: E-commerce's Governance and Experience is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only our users, but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules and systems to ensure quality. We are looking for an experienced individual contributor to own customer complaint investigations in the U.S. region and drive cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do: We are seeking a detail-oriented Insights Analyst to drive analytics for our Governance team. In this role, you will go beyond content moderation to perform strategic audits and trend synthesis across Creator and Content, Product Listing and Intellectual Property (IPR) policy domains. You will be responsible for transforming raw operational data into high-fidelity reports that inform policy updates and strategic roadmaps. The ideal candidate possesses a "detective mindset"—the ability to spot a single anomaly and trace it back to a systemic risk or opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Content Deep-dives: Execute complex, deep-dive reviews of creator, seller, and product content, applying a nuanced understanding of Governance policies to identify subtle risk patterns and gaps.
- Trend Reporting: Draft recurring insights reports to connect raw data to business priorities, providing actionable summaries for the Strategic Program Managers.
- Root-Cause Investigation: Conduct forensic-level analysis on sensitive escalations and customer complaints to identify the underlying policy gaps or operational friction points.
- Process Feedback & SOP Iteration: Continuously refine audit methodologies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring our review tools stay ahead of evolving bad-actor behaviors.
- Cross-Functional Signaling: Proactively flag emerging risks and violative trends to the Strategic Program Managers, providing evidence to inform process improvements.
- Domain Support & Special Projects: Execute deep-dive metric investigations to identify the drivers behind fluctuations in key performance indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in E-commerce investigations, Trust & Safety, Risk Management, or specialized Data Analysis.
- Exceptional analytical writing skills: The ability to communicate complex technical findings in a clear, concise executive summary.
- Demonstrated experience using data to tell a story or advocate for a process change.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs) or basic SQL.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $96000 - $168889 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in policy specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, or a related field
- Experience conducting policy research, analysis, and writing detailed memos or briefs
- Familiarity with federal or state legislative and regulatory processes
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Stata, or R for quantitative policy work
- Strong stakeholder communication skills including public speaking and testimony preparation
- Knowledge of relevant sector regulations, such as healthcare, environmental, or financial policy
Tips for Your Policy Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to policy language
Policy specialist job descriptions use precise language like 'stakeholder engagement,' 'regulatory analysis,' and 'legislative tracking.' Mirror those exact phrases in your resume so your application clears automated screening and signals fluency to hiring managers reviewing dozens of submissions.
Highlight policy briefs and written work
Unlike many roles, policy specialist hiring turns heavily on writing quality. Link to or attach two or three published briefs, memos, or reports you've authored. Hiring managers in this field read samples before they call anyone for an interview.
Target organizations by policy area first
Narrow your search by the specific policy domain you work in, whether that is health, housing, education, or environmental regulation. A health policy specialist applying to a transportation agency faces an uphill climb, so focus your effort where your substantive expertise lands directly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists policy specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sites.
Prepare a policy problem walkthrough for interviews
Most policy specialist interviews include a scenario question asking you to analyze a real or hypothetical policy challenge. Practice walking through your analytical framework out loud: define the problem, identify stakeholders, weigh tradeoffs, and land on a recommendation with a clear rationale.
Negotiate start date around legislative cycles
Many government and advocacy employers work on fiscal or legislative calendars. If you receive an offer near the end of a budget cycle or legislative session, a delayed start date is often negotiable and can let you wrap up current commitments without burning bridges.
Policy Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most policy specialists?
The most active employers for policy specialists right now are Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, and Peraton, and the most openings are in Maryland, Washington, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in state capitals and regions with large federal agency footprints.
How many policy specialist jobs are remote?
About 70% of policy specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in research, monitoring, and evaluation roles rather than those requiring regular legislative or agency presence. Advocacy organizations and think tanks tend to offer the most location flexibility compared to government employers.
How do you become a policy specialist?
Most policy specialists start with a bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field, then gain experience through internships with government agencies, nonprofits, or advocacy organizations. Building a portfolio of policy memos, research reports, or legislative analyses is essential. Many advance by earning a master's in public policy or public administration, or by developing deep expertise in a specific policy domain like health, housing, or education.
Can you get a policy specialist job with little experience?
Entry-level policy specialist roles do exist, particularly at nonprofits, state agencies, and research organizations that hire recent graduates. The most effective way to break in without direct professional experience is to demonstrate analytical writing through published work, academic capstone projects, or policy clinic outputs. Internships with legislative offices or advocacy groups carry significant weight, and volunteering on policy campaigns can substitute for paid experience in a pinch.
What does the policy specialist interview process look like?
Policy specialist interviews typically begin with a phone or video screen focused on your background and familiarity with the organization's policy priorities. A writing sample or take-home policy memo exercise often follows. Final rounds usually involve a panel interview with program staff or leadership, a scenario-based question asking you to analyze a policy problem, and sometimes a short presentation. Government roles may add a structured competency assessment as an additional step.
Where can I find and apply to policy specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to policy specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your policy area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing. No intermediary steps are required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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