What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Analyst position at Blockchain Association?
Responsibilities
We are hiring a full-time Policy Analyst who will have a unique opportunity to work on novel, complex, and exciting issues at the leading edge of digital asset law and policy. The Policy Analyst will report to the Head of Policy and play a critical role in crafting and implementing BA’s policy strategy.
As a Policy Analyst, you will :
- Conduct research and assist in developing policy positions on a broad range of issues related to the digital asset industry, including mining, staking, trading, custody, privacy, decentralized finance, stablecoins, non-fungible tokens, DAOs, gaming, and more
- Analyze policy issues relevant to the crypto industry and draft Hill briefing memos, talking points, whitepapers, comment letters, educational materials, and other documents
- Monitor proposed legislation, agency rulemakings, pending litigation, and other matters
- Stay up to date, and help keep the team up to date, on emerging research and analysis
- Prepare for and attend meetings with Hill staff, regulators, and other policymakers
- Speak with BA members to provide analysis and build consensus on policy positions
- Contribute to the development and implementation of BA’s policy goals as needed
The Policy Analyst will work from our Washington, DC office, with remote work as appropriate.
To qualify, you must have :
We also prefer if you have :
Although we seek candidates who can start work immediately, we will accept applications from current students in the final year of a bachelor’s or graduate degree program.
Compensation Information
To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit all required documents and follow the application process outlined below.
To apply, please submit the following materials to Human Resources via allie@theblockchainassociation.org :
Please include “Policy Analyst” in your email subject line. Your cover letter should be limited to one page and describe your interest in digital assets and why you are qualified for this role. Your writing sample should reflect original research and analysis.
Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a brief timed writing exercise and interview with current BA staff. We encourage interested candidates to apply quickly; application review will begin immediately, and the position will be filled on a rolling basis.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
