What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Advisor Science and Innovation Policy Advocacy position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
SENIOR ADVISOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY ADVOCACY, MIT WASHINGTON DC OFFICE
, Office of the President , serves as a key advocate representing MIT’s research policy interests at the federal level across all science domains before Congress, federal agencies, the White House, and the Washington higher education advocacy community; advises MIT’s policy and government affairs leadership as well as academic and administrative departments on federal policies that impact the Institute's research and training mission. Topics of focus include but not limited to biotechnology, basic science, emerging technologies, research regulations, research funding, general research policy, higher education, student visas and skilled immigration, and intellectual property. Acts as an external facing advocate and lobbyist for MIT and within science policy and advocacy coalitions deemed most impactful to MIT’s policy interests.
The full job description is available, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_cm9A3j13qwQApQUeIuiLAQyyYTq_62_9PuY2h6edQU/edit?tab=t.0
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including work in government relations, or in a government agency or the Congress; demonstrated expertise in science and research policy, higher education policy, and/or technology policy issues and the ability to advise senior leadership; strong communication and analytical skills, including experience preparing and presenting memos and policy briefings; and ability to take initiative, juggle a diverse portfolio, and work both independently and as part of a team. PREFERRED : Leadership experience within advocacy coalitions and mentorship of junior staff; or a PhD with experience in research programs.
This position is located in MIT’s Washington, DC Office.
9/14/2026