Careers

Policy work that gets implemented.

Silverado Policy Accelerator is a non-profit 501(c)(3) geopolitical think tank in Washington, D.C. We hire policy experts and research analysts to work across four areas: National Security; Trade and Industrial Security; Energy and Resource Security; and Cybersecurity and AI.

Silverado Annual Summit 2026 Team Photo
1100 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
Our Culture

Our team is our greatest asset.

We work hard to make Silverado an enriching place to work. Our team members come from a range of professional backgrounds, but we all share a drive to work urgently in pursuit of policy outcomes that are realistic, achievable, and advance U.S. national and economic security interests.

We love to "get things done," and our work style is grounded in data-driven research and pragmatic policy solutions that can be implemented. If this resonates with you, Silverado could be a good place to build your career.

01

Fact-based expertise

Attention to detail and high standards of professionalism, applied to work that has to hold up under scrutiny.

02

Urgency with realism

A drive to pursue outcomes that are achievable and advance U.S. national and economic security interests.

03

Ownership over work

Mentorship and training, and real ownership of your workstreams regardless of role or position.

Benefits

What we offer, in addition to salary.

An expansive package covering time, health, long-term financial security, and professional growth.

Time & flexibility

  • Hybrid and flexible schedule options
  • Paid Federal holidays
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave

Health & family

  • Health and dental care plans
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Short-term disability and life insurance

Financial

  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Public transit benefit
  • Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Growth & team

  • Training and travel opportunities
  • Two all-team offsite gatherings each year
  • DC office with gym membership and coffee
Current Openings

No openings right now

We don't have any openings at this time; be sure to follow us on LinkedIn to be notified of job announcements. Keep up to date with Silverado's work by subscribing to our newsletter.