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Position Overview

About Strategies 64

Strategies 64 is a national policy and public affairs consulting firm specializing in cannabis, psychedelics, and the development of responsible legal markets. It was founded in 2014 by leaders of the cannabis policy reform movement, both nationally and in Colorado, where they played an integral role in legalizing cannabis and establishing the world’s first regulated marijuana market for adults. Over the next decade, they helped export this model across the U.S. and around the globe, fueling the most rapid and substantive period of cannabis policy reform in history. With a deep understanding of cannabis and psychedelics policy at the local, state, and federal levels, we provide our clients with the insights, strategies, and tactical support they need to advance their policy and business objectives.

Strategies 64 is seeking a highly organized, curious, and analytically rigorous Associate to join our team. This position regularly collaborates with the team on public policy, client advisory, and strategic communications in a fast-paced consulting environment.

This position plays a critical role in monitoring rapidly evolving legislative and regulatory landscapes, translating complex policy developments into actionable insights, and supports high-impact client engagement. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives under deadlines, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to work on pioneering policy issues in a collaborative, fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate is someone who stays current on constantly evolving legislative and regulatory landscapes, excels at synthesizing complex information into actionable insights, and has experience managing recurring reporting workflows. We also seek candidates who are able to work independently, are dependable, proficient with AI, and capable of balancing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and analyze state and federal legislative and regulatory activity
• Synthesize complex policy developments into clear, concise, and actionable client insights
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc client deliverables, including reports, briefs, summaries, and presentations
• Draft client communications, meeting materials, public comments, and regulatory submissions
• Support client relationship management through stakeholder tracking, follow-up communications, and ongoing coordination
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve research efficiency, tracking accuracy, and content development
• Build and maintain policy trackers, databases, and knowledge management systems
• Develop and maintain issue-specific guidance materials and state-by-state policy analyses
• Gather, assess, and summarize information from legislative, regulatory, media, and industry sources
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality, client-ready deliverables
• Assist with development of documents and presentations that meet consulting-level standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Law, Economics, or a related field, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of experience in public policy, government, regulatory affairs, consulting, or a related field
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with demonstrated ability to produce client-ready work
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise insights
• Experience with tracking legislation or regulatory activity software (e.g., Quorum, FiscalNote, or similar platforms)
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with experience engaging internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a consulting, advisory, government, or client-facing environment
• Familiarity with cannabis policy, highly regulated industries, or emerging regulatory frameworks
• Experience drafting public comments, regulatory filings, or legislative analysis
• Knowledge of state-level policy variation and multi-jurisdictional tracking
• Experience building or managing research databases, trackers, or knowledge management systems
• Demonstrated ability to translate policy developments into strategic recommendations
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in business development or thought leadership

Salary for Announcement

This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to: experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, business and organizational needs, and geographic location (where applicable). Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

We reasonably expect to pay $ 65,000 - $120,000 for this role.

The firm also offers benefits including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k options with company match, and flexible paid time off.

Schedule Information

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Some evening and weekend work required when under tight deadlines or to attend industry events or meetings.

Fully remote work environment

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by July 1, 2026 for full consideration.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote