Manager, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement

PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE•Washington, DC

3d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement team, the Manager supports and executes the Partnership’s policy and advocacy agenda, produces policy research products, coordinates events, and engages stakeholders in the organization’s work. The Manager will analyze and respond to real-time policy developments that affect public servants and government operations, while also contributing to the development of bold, forward-looking reform proposals aimed at making the federal government more effective, accountable and responsive. This role requires someone with a knack for federal procedural and regulatory processes, a working knowledge of oversight and feedback loop systems within and between branches of government, and an eagerness to engage with policymakers, advocates and subject matter experts to develop actionable policy solutions and build momentum for bold reforms. The Manager analyzes and responds to fast-moving policy developments (including contributing to public-facing explainers and providing technical assistance to policymakers), develops policy and advocacy proposals and strategies, manages stakeholder relationships, supports projects and initiatives, delivers events and convenings and works across the team and organization to achieve team and organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in public policy, research and project management and possesses excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills plus the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Requirements

Strong policy research and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings for policy audiences.
Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage various priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrate developed written, oral and presentation skills, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex information.
Strong relationship building and management skills with external and internal stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail, quality and value.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Adept at working efficiently in a fast-paced and high-energy environment.
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.
Willingness and ability to work effectively as part of a team across the larger enterprise, documenting and sharing information and insights, collaborating to problem-solve and implement solutions and advancing work to support the Partnership’s strategic priorities for public engagement.
Commitment to continuous learning.
Demonstrated excitement for asking questions, exploring new solutions to longstanding policy problems that take into account the current landscape but push beyond status quo thinking.
A commitment to public service and an interest in the mission of the Partnership.
Minimum of five years of total full-time work experience working in policy-relevant roles and institutions (government institutions, think tanks, campaigns and advocacy organizations, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree required in public administration, political science, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional work or military experience.
Demonstrated experience conducting policy research and producing written products such as briefs, issue analyses, explainers, blogs, or memos.

Responsibilities

Manage key policy issue areas and portfolios under the direction of policy leads – to include topics such as federal government procedural and regulatory processes as well as oversight, accountability, personnel and effectiveness issues more generally.
Track policies, bills, regulations, news and other items of interest to the Partnership’s policy and advocacy agenda and support timely policy analysis efforts.
Explore new approaches to federal government reform through research and craft policy proposals and advocacy strategies that lead to successful implementation of novel policy ideas.
Plan and manage policy events and convenings, both in-person and virtual, for key stakeholders to inform, pressure test and build momentum for reform proposals.
Create and write policy communications products – including blogs, issue briefs, explainers, reports and talking points.
Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather input on and socialize policy priorities.
Manage junior staff and work collaboratively with staff at all levels across the organization.