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Government Affairs & Policy Manager [3729]

Nonprofit working at the forefront of healthcare education seeks permanent Government Affairs & Policy Manager to lead government relations and policy initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Edit responses, letters, and one-pagers to the Hill and Administration.
• Review government agency and congressional committee information.
• Attend congressional meetings, hearings and briefings, and advisory council meetings.
• Take detailed meeting notes and provide summaries to senior leadership.
• Collect data related to congressional and administration activities.
• Create reports and analyze legislation, rules, and regulations related to policy and higher education.
• Develop policy briefs and fact sheets.
• Coordinate committee and meeting logistics as necessary.
• Draft written materials and assist in developing department newsletter and social media posts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Effectively manages priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Familiarity with standard office policies and procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and graphic design tools, such as Canva and Adobe InDesign.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or working with an association in a public policy capacity.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year.

Not the right role for you? To be considered for other openings with Whitman Associates Inc, please submit your resume to us directly by emailing resumes@whitmanjobs.com. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually.

At Whitman Associates, Inc., we are celebrating over 50 years of finding the right person for the right job. Contact us today at (202) 659-2111 or resumes@whitmanjobs.com for more information on our temporary, temp to hire and permanent staffing agency services in the D.C. metropolitan area. Whitman Associates is an equal opportunity employer that abides by all relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations. Our D.C. staffing agency refers qualified workers regardless of race, religion, color, age, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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