Democracy Forward

Development Associate

1-3 years nonprofit development data management; strong organizational and time-management skills; proficient with Microsoft Office; able to manage multiple deadlines.

Director of the Future of Government Talent Program

10+ years in workforce development or public sector innovation; leadership of cross-functional teams; deep understanding of federal hiring; strong program management and stakeholder skills.

Director of Government Workforce Reform, Democracy Works 250

Director of Government Workforce Reform

10+ years in workforce policy, federal personnel systems expertise, leadership in large-scale reform, strong writing and facilitation skills.

Oversight Counsel 

J.D. with 5-8 years litigation experience; DC bar in good standing or ability to become admitted; strong FOIA, public records and federal/state litigation knowledge; excellent writing and research; capable of leadership in open records matters.

Associate Director, State Legislative Affairs

Bachelor’s degree; J.D. preferred; 7-10+ years in state government relations; advocacy strategy; autonomous leadership.

Staff or Senior Attorney & Editor, Red Line for Civil Rights

Attorney and Editor

J.D., active bar, 5-6 yrs civil rights/public interest; 7+ yrs for senior; strong research, writing, and project management; collaborative and independent work.

Paralegal Manager

Annual salary $130k-$155k; 15+ years legal experience; 5+ years in people management; JD or Bachelor’s in legal setting; strong leadership and filing skills.

Senior Legal Advisor

JD required; 20+ years legal experience; strong networks; mentoring junior staff.

Title	Location	Date
Development Associate Full Time · $72K · 1+ YOE United States · Hybrid	United States Hybrid	Apr 20, 2026
Director of the Future of Government Talent Program Full Time · $150K-$170K · 10+ YOE Washington or United States · Hybrid	Washington or United States Hybrid	Apr 16, 2026
Director of Government Workforce Reform, Democracy Works 250 Full Time · $150K-$170K · 10+ YOE Washington or United States · Hybrid	Washington or United States Hybrid	Apr 16, 2026
Oversight Counsel Full Time · $155K-$165K · 5+ YOE Washington or United States · Hybrid	Washington or United States Hybrid	Apr 15, 2026
Associate Director, State Legislative Affairs Full Time · $110K-$145K · 7+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Hybrid	Apr 2, 2026
Staff or Senior Attorney & Editor, Red Line for Civil Rights Full Time · $130K-$165K · 5+ YOE Washington or United States · Hybrid	Washington or United States Hybrid	Apr 1, 2026
Paralegal Manager Full Time · $130K-$155K · 15+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Hybrid	Mar 18, 2026
Senior Legal Advisor Full Time · $230K · 20+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Hybrid	Sep 22, 2025

Activities	Public interest litigationRegulatory engagementPolicy researchPublic educationLegal representation
Headquarters	US
Industries	Legal ServicesPublic Policy
Name	Democracy Forward
Employees	70
Type	Non-Profit
Subsidiaries	Democracy 2025
Tagline	Provides legal representation and research to advance democratic progress.
Founded	2,017
Website	democracyforward.org

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