Associate, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement

About the position The Partnership is seeking a Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Associate to help support and execute the Partnership’s policy and advocacy agenda, conduct policy analysis and research, produce policy products, coordinate events, and engage stakeholders in the Partnership’s work. This important role will support the Policy team’s work to respond to real-time policy developments that affect public servants and government operations as well as its work to craft policy proposals and advocacy strategies to enact larger-scale federal government reforms. The Associate will assist the team by drafting talking points, researching policy issues, developing research-based policy products, and supporting meetings with Executive Branch and Congressional offices and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public policy, research and project coordination, the ability to balance multiple competing responsibilities, and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Previous experience working in policy-relevant roles (e.g. working for a public institution, conducting policy research and advocacy, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist on key policy issue areas (e.g. federal hiring, leadership, management, budget, procedures) under the direction of policy leads, including tasks such as policy research, attending stakeholder meetings, drafting notes and written products (e.g. blogs, reports, policy recommendations, etc.).
• Assist with scheduling speakers, managing event logistics for policy workshop convenings, and provide virtual and/or on-site support during meetings and sessions.
• Explore new approaches to federal government reform through research and, under the supervision of policy leads, assist with crafting policy proposals and advocacy strategies that lead to successful implementation of novel policy ideas.
• Track, watch and/or attend Congressional hearings and other policy-relevant events, provide notes and analysis for the team.
• Track policies, bills, regulations, news and other items of interest to the Partnership’s policy and advocacy agenda.
• Coordinate among dispersed internal stakeholders and manage projects with contributors from across the organization.

Requirements

• Strong relationship building and management skills with external and internal stakeholders.
• Policy research and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings for policy audiences.
• Project management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Collaborative team-player able to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to organize multiple and varied assignments.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to provide logical next steps toward action items.
• Flexibility bolstered by a can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record collaborating on projects in a team environment.
• Demonstrated excitement for asking questions, exploring new solutions to longstanding policy problems.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• A commitment to public service and an interest in the mission of the Partnership.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional work or military experience.
• One to two years of experience, which may include internships.
• Interest and/or experience working on policy research and analysis, project management, and event planning.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of software, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working in policy-relevant roles (e.g. working for a public institution, conducting policy research and advocacy, etc.) is a plus.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• long- and short-term disability insurance
• a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match
• opportunities for training and development
• commuter benefits
• 15 days of annual leave per year
• 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off
• use of an on-site exercise facility

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