Policy Advisor for the Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C.

Position: Policy Advisor
Type of employment: Full-time employment for 3 years on a local contract with the possibility of extension
Starting date: October 1, 2025 or as soon as possible hereafter
Location: Embassy of Denmark, 3200 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington, D.C., 20008, USA
Deadline for application: August 12, 2025

 

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Policy Advisor and Coordinator to the Department of Economic and Domestic Political Affairs. The position involves working closely with the Ambassador to plan and coordinate strategic outreach across the U.S.

 

In line with the Danish Government’s priorities, the Embassy promotes American-Danish intergovernmental cooperation in order to support trade and investment and strengthen the transatlantic relationship and Danish values. The Embassy works within various areas such as foreign and security policy, economic diplomacy, defense, and domestic political issues. The position will be part of the Embassy staff of around 55 employees. In your daily work, you will report to the Head of the Department for Economic and Domestic Political Affairs.

 

About the job:

As Policy Advisor you will help promote Denmark and Danish interests in the U.S. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating management’s travel and strategic outreach across the U.S. Additionally, you will be monitoring and reporting on developments in a broad range of U.S. domestic policy including areas such as immigration, legal affairs, and homeland security.

 

An important part of your job will be to engage with relevant stakeholders across the U.S. Administration and Congress based on Danish priorities. You must be able to work independently and identify how developments in American domestic policy affect Danish interests politically and economically.

As part of the job, you will be responsible for the planning and preparing material for the Ambassador’s meetings and travels in close coordination with the Ambassador’s Executive Assistant and the Embassy’s departments and Danish missions in the U.S.

 

The Embassy often operates under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and colleagues juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Your portfolio will evolve according to policy developments and priorities. We expect you to be a team player and ready to engage in new tasks at short notice – and across the department and the Embassy if needed.

 

Required qualifications:

• A university degree in political science, economics, law, or other relevant areas.
• Preferably at least two years of experience in a relevant line of work.
• Interest in U.S. domestic policy and working for Danish interests within the Foreign Service.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Strong communication skills. Proficiency in Danish or another Scandinavian language is preferred but not required. 
• A flexible approach to work - you must be able to juggle many issues simultaneously.
• A team player who values a good working environment with a strong focus on collaboration.
• Knowledge of American politics and business culture is an advantage.

Employment conditions:

• Full-time employment for 3 years with the possibility of extension on a local contract based on the local Embassy Staff Rules.
• You will be employed with an average workweek of 37 hours, but you are employed without an upper working hours’ limit. This implies that you occasionally may be required to work more than 37 hours a week without receiving compensation for overtime.
• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience, and proven work-related results.
• You will be offered a local health insurance with the premium partly covered with 20% personal coverage of premium.
• Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy’s Staff Rules.
• The basic gross monthly salary for the position and a candidate with relevant qualifications and work experience – for an employee subject to U.S. income taxation – is USD 5456. For a tax-exempt employee (tax exemption depending on US visa status and citizenship) the monthly net salary will be USD 4527. Basic salary is subject to change if the candidate does not have the needed qualifications for the position. On top of the basic salary, there will be an additional allowance of 12% for the no upper working hours’ limit. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience an additional individual allowance may be added.

Application and recruitment process:

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations) to the Embassy at [email protected] marked “Domestic Policy Advisor” no later than Tuesday August 12, 2025.

The Embassy embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

We will invite selected candidates for an interview.

The chosen candidate must be able to present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Questions:

Information about the Danish Embassy in Washington can be found on www.usa.um.dk. In case of additional questions, you are welcome to contact Head of the Department for Economic and Domestic Political Affairs by e-mail, Mrs. Sofie Dyhr Crump [email protected].

About us:

The Embassy of Denmark is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers the United States of America. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 55 employees, 17 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries in Copenhagen.