Manager, Federal Public Policy - NY or DC - The Planet Group

Manager, Federal Public Policy                
Contract 6+ months
$25-$30  
Remote- NYC or DC based
Ancillary Benefits 
Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of federal legislative office, government affairs or other relevant experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health/health policy issues preferred

Job Description:
A leading mental health nonprofit is looking for a strong Manager for State Policy. The candidate will need more than 2 years of experience in a legislative capacity. Someone who knows how to dissect and track legislation in different states is key. Someone who can disseminate that info to appropriate stakeholders and present to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Director, Federal Policy on the federal legislative policy
• Assist in the development of federal legislative strategy in advancement priorities
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with federal policymakers
• Convene various stakeholders (internal and external) as appropriate in advancement of legislative initiatives
• Engage Members of Congress, Staff, other members of the Legislative and Executive branch as needed under the direction of the Director of Federal Policy and other departmental leadership
• Identify, analyze, and track federal legislative initiatives that impact the organization
• Provide written summaries and other materials on federal policy information
• Represent the organization in meetings and discussions with federal legislative stakeholders
• Provides technical assistance on federal legislative matters to policymakers
• Increases support for organization’s priorities, including appropriations
• Prepares briefs, writes detailed and complex management reports, and compiles and disseminates a variety of information
• Consults with the organization’s federal legislative vendors on public policy issues
• Other duties as assigned