Senior Political And Economic Consultant

Senior Political & Economic Consultant – Germany-based (Part-time, Remote)

Who we are

Global Strategic Consulting provides evidence-based strategic insights to help strengthen European sovereignty. We deliver high-quality analysis on politics, governance, economic systems, and institutional frameworks, enabling decision-makers to navigate an increasingly complex international environment.

We believe that Europe must redefine its position in an era of fragmented power dynamics. Our work focuses on the deep-seated transformations in global governance, competition over key technological sovereignty, and the structural reshaping of energy and supply chains. We also examine Europe's institutional strengths in sustainability standards, financial regulation, and data governance, helping our clients turn regulatory compliance into a competitive advantage.

Our commitment is to support investors, policymakers, and public institutions with rigorous, independent analysis in developing resilient strategies—safeguarding democratic values while reinforcing Europe's long-term economic security and technological autonomy. In doing so, we carefully assess the opportunities and risks presented by all major global actors.

About the role

We seek a Senior Political & Economic Consultant – Germany-based (part-time, on-demand, remote work) to support high-level political and economic analysis and policy advisory work in Germany.

This role is for candidates with strong intellectual and professional engagement in public policy, governance, public affairs, and political economy, especially those motivated by the intersection of research, policymaking, and institutional practice.

You will help produce analysis that informs debates among policymakers in Germany, stakeholders, and expert communities. This role offers the opportunity to address key issues in Germany's policy, including governance capacity, regulatory strategy, economic resilience, and geopolitical positioning.

This position goes beyond technical consulting and is integrated into a broader ecosystem of policy and ideas relevant to ongoing institutional and public debates.

Location: Germany

Working arrangement: Part-time, on-demand

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with senior-level expertise and policy experience – varying from 80 to 250 EUR per hour.

What will you do

• Conduct political, economic, and institutional analysis relevant to Germany and European governance contexts
• Contribute to scenario development on Germany's political and economic trends
• Analyse legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting the economy and institutions of the country
• Translate complex political and economic dynamics into clear, structured, policy-oriented briefings
• Produce high-quality analytical notes, reports, and strategic memoranda for institutional and advisory audiences
• Support the preparation of materials for engagement with policymakers, officials, and sector stakeholders
• Participate in knowledge-sharing and contribute to the development of analytical frameworks
• Help shape analytical frameworks that connect policy insight with business application.

Who are we looking for

• A strong academic background in Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, Public Affairs, European Studies, or a related field
• At least 2–3 years of experience in policymaking analysis, political systems, think tanks, NGOs, public affairs, governance research, or related institutional work
• Demonstrated interest in policymaking debates and structural questions of German and European governance and political economy
• Strong familiarity with German institutions, policymaking processes, and regulatory dynamics
• Experience producing briefings or reports for professional or institutional audiences
• Experience engaging with or contributing to policymaking networks and the political system
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to evidence-based, conceptually grounded analysis
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative, ideas-driven environment.

What we offer

• A policy-focused, intellectually engaged work environment rooted in European public debate
• Meaningful exposure to EU-level policy discussions and governance networks
• Flexible, remote, part-time arrangement that supports parallel academic, policy, policymaking, advisory or other professional work
• Opportunity to contribute with analysis relevant to real-time institutional and policy developments
• An environment that values intellectual depth and clarity, offering space to shape ideas and analytical a