Policy Career Guides

“Researching federal agencies and offices” by Horizon Institute for Public Service


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This guide helps you research and pursue federal agency roles that match your policy interests and career goals. It walks you through a practical four-stage process: brainstorming options, conducting targeted research, networking through informational interviews, and creating an action plan.

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Outline:

(00:51) Step 1: Brainstorm options

(07:03) Step 2: Research specific agencies and offices

(08:45) People

(11:17) Workstreams

(12:57) Resources, mandate, and limitations

(16:56) Step 3: Conduct informational interviews

(23:48) Step 4: Make an action plan

(27:12) Further resources

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:

April 8th, 2025

Source:

https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/researching-federal-agencies-and-offices

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