Job Description

About the Position
As a Research Associate, you will be a part of the Professional Services team, working directly with policy consultants and other team members to ensure our clients receive timely information about legislative and regulatory issues that impact our clients' businesses. We work as a team to support clients, but you are comfortable independently reviewing and reading lots of qualitative information/policy and deciding if it meets our criteria. About the Team
Committed to helping clients achieve more through better information and analysis, the Professional Services team takes on projects that provide clients with deliverables and support that enable our clients to work smarter. Understanding the needs of clients, our team works with Business Development and Account Management to create tailored projects that complement our cutting-edge product suite. We are dynamic, hard-working, and driven individuals who thrive in a team structure where there are constant learning opportunities and room for growth. About You
We are looking for people who want to start out their career in the policy or research space and work with an exceptional group of hard-working policy wonks. You sweat the details and are able to synthesize lots of information into the key points to deliver value to clients. You're a team player and willing to lend a hand to get things done, comfortable working independently and asking for help when needed.
### What to Expect in this Position:

+ You will learn about legislation and regulation processes in the United States and other countries as needed
+ You will read lots of policy documents to extract key points based on client needs
+ You will identify and analyze legislation and regulation based on client interests
+ Produce legislative and regulatory summaries
+ You will uphold positive working relationships with internal and external teams at FiscalNote
+ Provide timely and appropriate communication to all FiscalNote colleagues and employees
+ Contribute to team documentation of policy areas and client priorities

### What Sets You Apart:

+ You have a strong interest in the intersection of politics, policy, and technology
+ You are a fast learner and are comfortable adapting to new tools
+ You have strong independent research skills
+ An ability to understand, analyze, and summarize complex issues in a succinct and timely manner
+ Ability to synthesize high volumes of qualitative data
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills and exceptional organization
+ Ability to meet deadlines while demonstrating professionalism under pressure
+ A bachelor's degree in international affairs or related discipline is required
+ Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship is highly preferred

•Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! •FiscalNote is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to FiscalNote, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles which means your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com, we'd be happy to connect!

As part of FiscalNote's commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please send an email to recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com to let us know the nature of your request. About FiscalNote
FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers with critical insights and the tools to turn them into action.

Home to CQ, FrontierView, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote helps organizations stay ahead of political and business risk. At FiscalNote, we Lead with Values
Know your Audience Find the Truth Drive Alignment Level Up Own the Job Bias for Action Support the Family •FiscalNote is continuing to hire new talent, with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19. New team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work remotely (unless communicated otherwise). • Company Benefits
FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we're all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.

FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.

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