Manager, Congressional Relations/Hybrid at SourceAmerica

Description

Who We Are ...

The SourceAmerica story is an inspirational one. As a leading job creator within the disability community for 50 years, SourceAmerica connects government and corporate customers to a national network of nonprofit agencies that hire a talented segment of the workforce – people with disabilities. Learn more about us at https://www.sourceamerica.org/about .

SourceAmerica is searching for a Manager, Congressional Relations to join its team, focused on managing Government Relations activities related to Congressional Affairs. Monitors and leads legislative, regulatory and other public policy engagement opportunities and challenges related to the AbilityOne Program, SourceAmerica, member agencies, and people with disabilities. Responsible for leading Government Affairs team members and collaborating with leadership, board members, and member agencies to create priority congressional engagement agenda for Government Affairs department. Responsible for leading or serving on department wide teams and groups functioning to advance the policy agenda of SourceAmerica. 
 

*Due to the requirements of this position the ideal candidate must be based near SourceAmerica’s National Office in Vienna, VA (greater-Washington, DC metro area) in a hybrid role model.

Your Impact ...

As a Manager, Congressional Relations, your work functions will include but are not limited to the following. A full position description will be given to candidates at the time of the interview. 

• Leads the efforts to engage Members of Congress and their staff on legislation, regulation and other policy for opportunities and challenges related to procurement, particularly defense procurement policies as they impact the AbilityOne Program, SourceAmerica, NPAs and people with disabilities and to develop/direct activities to respond to challenges or capitalize on opportunities.
• Responsible for proactively developing legislative proposals, alerts and materials in collaboration with the member agency community to advance the mission of SourceAmerica, the NPAs and increase employment of individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborates with colleagues in Government Affairs team to set and fulfill the overall strategy for SourceAmerica’s government relations to ensure a cohesive approach to engagement development.
• Responsible for building and nurturing alliances to influence legislation, regulations and other policy that enhances the mission of SourceAmerica through relationships with the member agencies and other organizations dedicated to the service of individuals with disabilities.
• Other responsibilities will be assigned as organizational needs arise.

Salary Range

The salary for this position falls in a range between $140,000 - $185,000 depending on your experience and geographic location in the United States.

What You Must Have ...
Ideal candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited institution instead of applicable skills training. SourceAmerica recognizes 1.5 years of experience = 1 year of college, should the candidate not meet the educational requirement.
• 5 years relevant work experience in outreach, advocacy, coalitions building or campaigns including Hill experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to establish and implement systems and identify resources to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Existing Capitol Hill relationships.
• Interest in economic policy, federal budget, tax, and entitlement issues before Congress.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced team environments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate policy ideas and legislative proposals concisely and effectively to Members of Congress and their staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree or MBA in a relevant field of study from an accredited institution.
• 2 years management experience.
• Strong understanding of Senate legislative process.
• Management experience including directly managing staff including the intern program or other direct staff management.
• Legislative Director, Chief of Staff or professional committee staff experience in the House or Senate with Democratic ties.
• We use Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) as our primary business application system for much of our office processes— experience with D365 or using similar methods is preferred.

Work Environment

Our organization offers both a hybrid work model—where employees work in our office two to three days per week and work from home the balance of the workweek—as well as a fully remote work model, depending on the job requirements.  *Due to the requirements of this position the ideal candidate must be based near SourceAmerica’s National Office in Vienna, VA (greater-Washington, DC metro area) in a hybrid role model.

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a solid retirement plan, and more! 

Accessibility Support

We’re committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to disability, please contact us at Human Resources (888) 411-8424 or hr@sourceamerica.org  

Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  View our EEO Policy https://www.sourceamerica.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/eeo-policy.pdf .

Qualifications

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)