The Senior Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for liaison efforts with both Congress and the administration on the range of issues covered by the Enough Project and building support for Enough's policy priorities and initiatives. This will also include close coordination with the Government Affairs team at the Center for American Progress. The successful candidate should have advanced experience and understanding of government affairs in Washington, D.C., and previous Hill or administration experience is essential. The Senior Government Affairs Manager will also work closely with a broad array of partners in the nongovernmental organization community.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Developing and implementing comprehensive legislative strategies to advance Enough priorities.
* Developing a broad network of communications and regular interactions with administration officials, members, and staffers.
* Generating support and co-sponsors for priority legislation and effectively tracking this legislation.
* Working with Enough's advocacy, communications, and policy teams to develop integrated approaches to government affairs, advocacy, and policy.
* Effectively understanding Enough's policy priorities and effectively briefing government contacts on these priorities.
* Tracking legislation and assisting with materials for testimony.
* Effectively developing opportunities to work with members and staffers on Enough priorities.
* Working with counterpart NGOs to advance shared advocacy and policy priorities.
* Donor reporting as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* Minimum of eight years working in a public policy, public affairs, or government affairs, preferably with some experience in the human rights or international policy spheres.
* Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage complex projects on deadline.
* Strong sense of strategic communications and policy formulation.
* Experience working with international organizations or oversight bodies.
* Superb organization skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously.
* Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
* Adept team player with good interpersonal and managerial skills.
* A high level of personal energy, dependability, and commitment.
* The ability to organize, develop, and execute creative projects in a fast-paced and demanding setting.
* Committed to Enough's missions and goals.
Contact
Please send resumes to jobs@americanprogress.org
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