Overview
Public Affair Consultant Jobs in United States at Confidential
Title: Public Affair Consultant
Company: Confidential
Location: United States
Job Description: Public Affairs Consultant
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part-Time / Project-Based
Compensation: $2,000–$4,000/month (commensurate with experience)
Reporting To: Senior Advisor / Research Director
Confidentiality: Hiring company identity withheld
About the Opportunity
We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of an independent research and advisory institute focused on government affairs, geopolitical strategy, and cross-market issue analysis. The institute works with decision-makers across the public, private, and non-profit sectors on complex, high-visibility issues shaping the regulatory and geopolitical landscape. This is a remote, part-time role for an experienced public affairs professional who can translate complex regulatory and geopolitical developments into clear, actionable insight — with significant latitude to shape analysis and recommendations across multi-region, multi-sector projects.
What You’ll Do
Research & Analysis
• Monitor, track, and analyze regulatory, legislative, and government affairs developments across local, national, and international jurisdictions
• Conduct original research and produce in-depth briefs, memos, and reports on client and institutional priorities
• Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise in one or more priority regions or issue areas
Advisory & Client Engagement
• Synthesize complex regulatory and geopolitical information into clear briefings for senior leadership and client-facing teams
• Support the design and delivery of client presentations, workshops, and briefing sessions
• Build and maintain relationships with external experts, government contacts, and subject-matter specialists
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–15+ years in government affairs, policy research, strategic communications, or related advisory work
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills under deadline pressure
• Solid grasp of legislative, regulatory, and institutional decision-making processes
• Comfortable working independently across time zones with distributed teams
• Sound judgment handling sensitive/confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
• Regional expertise in Asia-Pacific, North America, or Europe
• Experience at a research institute, advisory firm, government office, or international organization
• Fluency in a second language relevant to client base
• Existing network of government, industry, or academic contacts
What We Offer
• Flexible, remote-first arrangement with project-based scheduling
• Direct exposure to high-impact research with real-world influence
• Opportunities for long-term engagement and expanded scope
