Careers

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking an experienced trial litigator to join its Legal Team. This is a senior role for a candidate who is capable of independently conceiving, developing, and executing high-impact constitutional and civil rights litigation from inception through final resolution. This is not a junior support role. We are seeking a confident courtroom advocate who can run complex litigation matters start to finish — including strategy, pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal — with minimal oversight. Public sector litigation experience, such as with a federal agency or a state attorney general’s office, is a major plus, particularly for candidates with experience defending or challenging state action, managing multi-party litigation, or coordinating with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses deep constitutional fluency, sound strategic judgment, and the professional maturity to represent AFPI in high-stakes matters in federal and state courts.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Healthcare Senior Policy Analyst to support its healthcare policy efforts. Reporting to the Director of Healthcare Policy, the Healthcare Policy Analyst will contribute to the development of policy materials, track legislative and regulatory activity, and support communications efforts focused on advancing affordability, innovation, and accountability within the American healthcare system. This includes issues related to making Americans healthy again by public health and prevention, reforms to insurance markets, Medicare and Medicaid policy, regulatory reform, pharmaceutical policy, public health, and healthcare choice. This position is ideal for a policy professional with strong research and writing skills who is eager to advance in principled, America First, mission-driven policy work.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented American Values Policy Analyst to support its American Values and Society policy efforts. Reporting to the Director of American Values Policy, the American Values Policy Analyst will contribute to the development of policy materials, track legislative activity, and support communications efforts focused on strengthening the foundational principles that sustain a free, prosperous, and self-governing nation. This includes issues related to family, education, religious liberty, free speech, and constitutional governance. This position is ideal for a policy professional with strong research and writing skills who is eager to advance principled, mission-driven policy work rooted in enduring American values.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented AI Policy Analyst to support its AI and Emerging Technology team. Reporting to the Director of AI and Emerging Technology, the AI Policy Analyst will contribute to the development of policy materials, track legislative activity, and support communications efforts related to AI and Emerging Technology—particularly at the nexus of AI and national security. This position is ideal for a policy professional with strong research and writing skills who is eager to shape meaningful policy through a mission-driven organization.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Policy Analyst to support its Homeland Security and Immigration team. Reporting to the Director of Homeland Security and Immigration, the Senior Policy Analyst will contribute to the development of policy materials, track legislative activity, and support communications efforts related to border security, immigration enforcement, and homeland security issues. This position is ideal for a policy professional with strong research and writing skills who is eager to shape meaningful policy through a mission-driven organization.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking a strategic and proactive Director of State Communications to serve as the primary point of contact and oversight for communications across AFPI’s state chapters. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, this role will be responsible for ensuring state points of contact (POCs) have the tools, resources, and guidance needed to deliver impactful communications products that advance AFPI’s mission and resonate with state-level audiences. The Director of State Communications will coordinate with state leaders to develop localized strategies, ensure message alignment, and elevate AFPI’s presence nationwide.

This position will serve as a key member of AFPI’s Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) team. The Senior Advisor will work directly with senior members of OFRA to help advance its fiscal and regulatory portfolios. This position would be a good fit for those passionate about developing and deploying their expertise in a variety of policy areas.

This position will serve as a key member of AFPI’s Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) team. The Researcher will work directly with senior members of OFRA to help advance its quantitative portfolios in fiscal and regulatory fields. This position would be a good fit for those passionate about applying quant skills to public policy research.

This position will serve as a key member of AFPI’s Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) team. The Program Assistant will work directly with senior members of OFRA to help advance its policy operations. This position would be a good fit for those passionate about applying their skills to public policy.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking an accomplished Communications Specialist who will report to the Director of Communications and support AFPI’s mission by executing communications strategies aligned with the Institute’s core values and policy priorities. This position plays a vital role in crafting compelling narratives, enhancing media visibility, and supporting campaign initiatives through high-quality, on-brand communications products. The Communications Specialist will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and media outlets to ensure consistency, clarity, and excellence across all AFPI communications channels.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking an accomplished Chief Economist to lead the Institute’s economic research and policy development efforts. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in economic analysis, a strong commitment to America First principles, and an exceptional ability to translate complex economic data into clear, impactful policy recommendations. The Chief Economist will ensure that AFPI’s economic output is rigorous, timely, and influential in shaping national policy debates, particularly on issues of national sovereignty, economic strength, and American prosperity.

This position will serve as a key member of AFPI’s Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) team. The Platform Engineer will work directly with senior members of OFRA’s technical team to develop and maintain the software service platform powering a wide range of fiscal and regulatory analyses and tools. This position would be a good fit for those pursuing a career in cloud-based infrastructure management, server-side application development, and machine learning.

This position will serve as a key member of AFPI’s Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) team. The Software Engineer will work directly with senior members of OFRA’s technical team to develop and maintain the software powering a wide range of fiscal and regulatory analyses and tools. This position would be a good fit for those pursuing a career in web development, full-stack application management, or machine learning.

The Executive Director for AFPI-FL will work with the AFPI-FL chair and the rest of the AFPI leadership team to develop AFPI-FL’s strategic vision and operational plans and manage the execution of those plans within the state. This includes coordinating policy, communications, and engagement efforts across the state in partnership with AFPI’s Washington, D.C., headquarters staff.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Campaign Director to lead its Families First policy campaign. This individual will be responsible for driving the campaign’s core objectives—including policy development, coalition building, legislative tracking, and communications related to parental rights, education reform, and the well-being of children and families. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven leader with strong policy expertise, proven management experience, and a deep commitment to advancing America First policies that empower families and protect children.