Director of Public Policy

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce•Boston, MA

1d•$93,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Public Policy will support the Chamber's public policy and advocacy functions through in-depth analysis of state and federal legislative, regulatory, and other policy matters. Supported by the Chamber's policy team, the Director will use data, membership expertise, research, and other information to develop and inform the Chamber's approach to legislative and regulatory recommendations and arguments. The successful applicant will be a driven team player who is a critical thinker, analytical, creative, and intellectually curious.

Requirements

3 to 7 years of experience in a legislative, public policy or analysis role, including experience or familiarity with regulatory and/or legislative processes in Massachusetts.
Experience reviewing state and federal legislation and budgets, municipal ordinances, and agency regulations.
Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision and understand when to elevate decisions.
Willing to meet a high standard for accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex public policy proposals and understand the impacts on employers.
Ability to interact with lawmakers and staff and speak thoughtfully about the Chamber's approach to complex policy issues.
Can discuss complex policies in an understandable and approachable way.
Willingness to work in a team environment and share information broadly with colleagues.
Collaborate with the Chamber's Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Director of Research and Government Relations Manager on all policy matters.
Ability to manage relationships and projects with multiple internal and external constituencies.
Ability to prioritize across potentially competing objectives and timelines.
Ability to react quickly to developments in public policy, with an understanding that unexpected policy developments may occur at any time.
Willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities, even if not included in everyday responsibilities.
Solution-oriented and a problem-solver.
Seeks to find compromises and alternative paths forward on internal and external facing challenges.
Strong business ethics and values.

Nice To Haves

Experience and expertise in the particular areas of policy that are important to the Chamber is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create compelling, persuasive, data-driven materials to support Chamber's public policy positions, including official written testimony, policy briefs, and regulatory or statutory drafting support.
Anticipate and address responses and reactions from stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.
Identify and prioritize public policy issues important to the Chamber's membership.
Track and analyze policy developments at state and federal agencies, Congress, and the state legislature as they happen.
Be intimately familiar with lawmaking and regulatory processes in Massachusetts and beyond.
Become an internal and external resource for staff and members on public policy development.
Provide original research and analysis of complex policy areas.
Interact with Chamber members to determine policy impacts on employers, the economy, and the state's competitiveness.
Present work to internal and external audiences.
Represent the Chamber at meetings with members, partners, and policymakers.
Be familiar with the Chamber's public policy agenda and anticipate new policy priorities as they emerge.
Provide detailed public policy expertise in specific policy priorities, such as health care, energy, economic development, and/or housing.
Manage up to two of the Chamber's leadership councils.
Function as a leading, positive influence on Chamber culture.
Develop and cultivate relationships with Chamber members, subject matter and policy experts, policymakers, and other business associations.
Perform a small amount of general administrative, programming, and other duties as assigned.