Associate Director, Strategic Engagement
About The Position
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a Washington, DC-based think tank, develops and advances practical bipartisan solutions to challenges facing Americans. Its Economic Policy Program (EPP) works on economic policy, including Social Security, retirement security, federal tax policy, and fiscal policy. The Associate Director, Strategic Engagement will build partnerships and bipartisan coalitions to advance economic policy solutions. The position will lead stakeholder engagement, initially focusing on Social Security solvency and retirement savings, while also supporting federal tax and fiscal policy efforts. The role engages stakeholders, broadens support for evidence-based recommendations, and helps translate shared priorities into legislative progress. The position is hybrid, with staff working in the office Tuesday through Thursday and having the option to work from home Monday and Friday. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; BPC does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, government, economics, public administration, communications, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in coalition-building, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, government relations, or public affairs.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships among stakeholders with differing viewpoints, including congressional offices, advocacy organizations, and private-sector representatives.
- Strong political acumen and ability to navigate complex policy and stakeholder environments diplomatically.
- Excellent organizational skills and experience managing convenings, working groups, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate policy concepts for congressional and external audiences.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Strong commitment to objective, evidence-informed analysis and bipartisan policymaking.
- Authorization to work in the United States; BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with one or more areas of economic policy, particularly Social Security, private-sector retirement savings, federal tax policy, or federal fiscal policy.
- Experience working on Capitol Hill, within a federal agency, think tank, trade association, or advocacy organization.
- Experience supporting fundraising, donor engagement, or grant reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of an EPP stakeholder engagement and coalition-building strategy, primarily focused on Social Security solvency and retirement security, with additional engagement on tax and fiscal policy.
- Build, maintain, and expand relationships with policy organizations, advocacy groups, employers, business and labor representatives, state and local officials, academics, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with BPC Action and external policy organizations to support aligned messages to policymakers.
- Plan and manage stakeholder convenings that bring employers, state and local officials, labor and business representatives, and advocates from adjacent policy areas together to discuss responsible reform.
- Support the American Savings Education Council (ASEC), including its Partner Summits, to advance cross-sector dialogue among government, industry, advocacy, and academic leaders.
- Partner with BPC tax and fiscal policy teams to develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies around federal tax policy, the federal budget and debt, and other fiscal policy priorities.
- Identify opportunities to connect stakeholders across retirement, Social Security, tax, and fiscal policy communities to build broader constituencies for bipartisan economic policy solutions.
- Track coalition relationships and engagement, sustaining momentum between convenings and ensuring follow-through on commitments.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield with a choice of three plans, including an HSA-eligible plan with an annual BPC contribution; plans cover in-network preventive care at 100% and include prescription drugs.
- Dental and vision coverage through MetLife, including no-cost options for the employee and family.
- 403(b) employer matching contributions of up to 7% of salary, plus an additional 2% non-elective employer contribution, both available after 90 days of employment.
- 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, and a paid end-of-year break.
- Education assistance up to $5,250 annually after one year of employment.
- Professional development funding up to $2,000 after six months of employment.
- Commuter benefits of up to $130 per month in Metro benefits.
- Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and parking.
- Access to Spring Health and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
- Hybrid work schedule, with the option to work from home Monday and Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
