Most policy failures trace back to something small that got missed — a clause that didn't account for how a rule would actually play out, an assumption nobody checked against the data. Catching that before a policy ships is most of what this job is. We're hiring a
Remote Strategic Policy Analyst, salary $84,000 a year, fully remote.
What lands on your desk
Some days are heavy on research — digging into economic trends, scanning legislative updates, building out a model that tests how a proposed policy might actually ripple through a real system. Other days are collaborative, working alongside legal, data, or international colleagues to pressure-test an idea before it goes further.
- Conduct policy research and analysis across economic, legislative, and governance topics
- Build and run models that evaluate the likely impact of proposed policies
- Draft findings and recommendations that decision-makers can actually act on
- Collaborate with legal advisors, data specialists, and international colleagues to stress-test proposals
- Track shifting legislative priorities and flag when a project needs to pivot
- Contribute to risk assessments that account for political and regulatory uncertainty
The writing side matters as much as the analysis. A well-reasoned recommendation that nobody reads past the first paragraph hasn't actually done its job.
What you'll need
Minimum education is a
Bachelor's degree, with a background that leans toward economics, public policy, or a related field — though we've hired people who came at this from law or political science instead, and it worked out fine. Beyond that, we're looking for at least
3 years of experience in policy research, analysis, or a closely related role.
- Strong analytical skills — comfortable breaking complex data down into something a non-specialist can act on
- Working knowledge of tools for data-driven analysis, whether that's Excel, R, Python, or similar
- Clear, persuasive writing — closer to a policy brief that gets read than an academic paper that doesn't
- Ability to work independently and manage your own timeline without heavy oversight
Also useful
- Experience with international policy frameworks or cross-border regulatory issues
- Background in political risk assessment
- Prior work on legislative or regulatory compliance review
How the week tends to move
Mornings often start with a deep dive into a specific policy question or a scan of recent legislative updates. Midday usually brings a call with colleagues to refine an analysis or work through a disagreement about approach — those disagreements tend to be useful rather than a problem. Afternoons shift toward writing up findings, and the day usually wraps with a quick check-in on where things stand across active projects.
Who you'll work alongside
Policy work here isn't a solo research track. You'll coordinate regularly with data specialists who stress-test your models, legal advisors who make sure a proposal holds up under scrutiny, and colleagues bringing regional context you might not have on your own. If you've been comparing policy roles on Naukri Mitra, you've probably noticed how many list "cross-functional collaboration" as a bullet point without describing what it looks like — here, it means your analysis regularly gets challenged by people who know something you don't, and that's treated as part of doing the work well, not a delay.
Pay and benefits
- $84,000 annual salary
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling
- Mentorship from senior analysts and advisors
- Access to training in policy evaluation methods and governance frameworks
- Opportunities to lead stretch projects across different policy areas
Where this can lead
People in this role often move toward more senior policy positions over time, sometimes specializing in a specific area — economic policy, international affairs, regulatory strategy — after a few years of broader exposure. There's no fixed track, but the range of projects here tends to make the next step clearer than it would be in a narrower field.
Who tends to do well here?
People who ask an uncomfortable question before a proposal moves forward, rather than after it's already public. People who can hold a lot of conflicting data and still land on a clear recommendation. If you've been told you notice things other people miss, this role tends to reward that instinct rather than smoothing it over.
Applying
Send your resume along with a short note on a piece of analysis you're proud of — what the data showed, and what changed because of it. That tells us more than a list of tools or frameworks would.
This position is open to remote applicants worldwide, including the United States, India, and other eligible regions.
