Government Relations Manager

Ocean Conservancy

6d • $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ocean Conservancy's Government Relations team works to develop and implement policy solutions to address key ocean threats. Through strategic engagement with Congress, the Administration, partner organizations and other stakeholders, we work to educate policymakers on ocean issues and influence ocean-related legislation and policy decisions to achieve lasting change. We pride ourselves on promoting policy solutions that are visionary, but pragmatic; inspiring and activating key constituencies in new and innovative ways; and working with our program teams to win real policy and legislative changes that protect and promote ocean health. The Government Relations Manager develops, implements, and coordinates efforts to advance Ocean Conservancy's national policy and legislative agenda. The Government Relations Manager has the responsibility of developing and executing comprehensive government relations strategies for achieving our objectives in both congress and the administration. The primary focus of this position may include coverage of issues related to sustainable fisheries, Arctic conservation, and climate. Other programmatic topics could include appropriations.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience working with Congress and/or the federal government on policy issues.
• Proven ability to understand and analyze complex regulatory and legislative issues; and develop and implement strategies to advance policy and legislative goals.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including capacity to communicate complex ideas compellingly to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate across disciplines and work collaboratively with diverse teams, networks, and coalitions.
• A strategic thinker who can identify, maximize, and create opportunities to advance Ocean Conservancy's policy goals.
• A high-level performer who will bring the necessary creativity, energy, and commitment; and with the ability to move rapidly in response to policy opportunities as they present themselves.
• Understanding of Congress, the Administration, and the policy-making process.
• Attentive to details and adheres to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision in mind.
• Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Bachelor's degree in political science, environmental policy, marine science or related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a government agency, congressional office, or experience lobbying is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with one or more of the policy issues listed above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization, and maintain close contact with Members of Congress, their staff, and the Administration on ocean conservation and funding issues.
• Work closely with Ocean Conservancy program staff to identify and create opportunities to advance specific policy goals, and to develop and implement strategies and tactics to achieve effective policy outcomes.
• Policy analysis, legislative strategy development and implementation, selective stakeholder outreach, and coordination of the NGO community.
• Help determine when new legislative authority is needed, draft testimony, legislation, legislative amendments, and communicate with Congressional staff.
• Respond to requests for information and advocate for the organization's positions before Congress and federal agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees