We are seeking a Federal Policy Fellow to provide intensive research, legislative/regulatory tracking, and policy support to enhance federal engagement activities of the Office of Federal Strategy on behalf of the Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System. This post-graduate fellowship is a 12-month detail based in Baltimore with some travel to Washington, D.C.

Successful candidates will work independently and collaboratively with Federal Strategy team members to draft reports, synthesize data, and produce briefing materials for internal and external distribution to executive and policymaker audiences. They will actively participate in team meetings, presentations and convenings, including in the Hopkins Bloomberg Center. In addition to project-based work, fellows will have shadowing and networking opportunities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Policy Analysis and Support 80%

• Track, synthesize and report legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to the university and health system.
• Create and disseminate high-quality presentations and briefing materials for university leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develop and design infographics and other visual tools to simplify complex data and enhance stakeholder engagement, including website content, as needed.
• Attend hearings, briefings, and events, providing detailed summaries. Track weekly Congressional hearing schedules and disseminate updates to lobbyists.
• Initiate independent research projects in consultation with lobbyists based on interest and need.

Project Management 20%

• Maintain detailed dossiers on key administration officials, Congressional leaders, committee chairs, and members, with an emphasis on the Maryland, D.C., and Florida delegations.
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive Policy Tracker to document team activities, including institutional endorsements of policies, letters, and legislative bills.
• Provide support for special events and meetings, managing logistics, communications, attendee registration, and onsite coordination.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven capability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Well-honed investigative skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Outstanding organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Creative, curious, and open to feedback with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two - Three years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: JHU Fellow 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Federal Policy Fellow   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB  
Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus 
Department name: ???????Federal Relations  
Personnel area: University Administration 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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