Democracy Forward was founded to address generationally-defining threats to American democracy. Our mission is to use the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people. We seek to build a first-rate, collegial team to carry out its mission. If you are committed to fighting for the promise of democracy and being part of an inclusive and energetic office culture, we want to hear from you.
democracyforward.orgDirector of the Future of Government Talent Program
$135k-$175k / year
You'll lead a bold multi-year initiative to reinvent how the federal government organizes and deploys its talent. Your core impact is designing **future-ready government teams** and building a **national strategy to source and prepare talent**. You'll collaborate with external domain experts to co-create staffing models that solve real problems.
Oversight Counsel
$115k-$145k / year
You'll lead **FOIA litigation** and **transparency-focused legal strategies** to protect democratic institutions. Your work will directly counter executive branch overreach and strengthen government accountability. This role offers **remote flexibility** with regular in-office presence in Washington, DC.
Senior Director of People and Culture
$150k-$190k / year
You'll lead **HR strategy and operations** for a **mission-driven nonprofit** focused on democracy and governance. Your core impact will be embedding organizational values across all people systems and scaling culture as the organization grows.
Director of Protective Security & Risk Operations
$145k-$165k / year
You'll lead **security strategy and risk management** for a mission-driven organization. You'll oversee **protective security operations** for staff travel and high-profile events. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on coordination.