Manager, State and Local Policy

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

1d•$75,908 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a policy-savvy and relationship-driven State and Local Policy Manager to serve as a critical link between the Chamber’s federal policy expertise and the state and local landscape. This role will develop and execute policy-focused programming for state and local chambers, synthesize and streamline state-level policy tracking across the Chamber’s Centers of Excellence, and act as a dedicated concierge for corporate members seeking insight into state legislative and regulatory activity. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can translate complex, multistate policy dynamics into clear, actionable intelligence and programming that delivers value to chamber partners and corporate stakeholders alike.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in state government affairs, policy analysis, legislative tracking, or advocacy.
Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a client-service mindset and the ability to engage corporate executives and chamber professionals alike.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing policy briefs, newsletters, or advocacy materials.
Willingness to travel as needed for events, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and executing programming, training, or educational initiatives preferred.
Experience working with membership organizations, chambers of commerce, or trade associations preferred.
Familiarity with digital platforms, legislative tracking tools, or content management systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute policy-focused programming tailored to the needs of state and local chambers, including policy boot camps, issue-specific briefings, and virtual workshops.
Collaborate with the Chamber’s Centers of Excellence and external subject-matter experts to develop timely, substantive content that addresses the most pressing state-level policy challenges.
Create and distribute advocacy toolkits, best practices guides, and policy resources that equip state and local chambers to engage effectively on priority issues.
Serve as a central point of coordination for synthesizing state-level advocacy activity across the Chamber’s Centers of Excellence.
Develop and implement a standardized framework for state legislative tracking across the Centers of Excellence, ensuring consistency in methodology, reporting cadence, and data management.
Identify cross-state legislative trends, coordinated policy threats, and emerging opportunities and flag them for proactive Chamber engagement.
Curate state-level policy updates, legislative highlights, and advocacy wins for inclusion in a corporate member communication.
Serve as a dedicated concierge for corporate members with state-level policy interests, providing responsive, high-touch support and tailored intelligence on legislative and regulatory developments relevant to their business.
Facilitate connections between corporate members and the Chamber’s policy experts, Centers of Excellence, and state and local chamber partners to support coordinated engagement.
Collaborate closely with the Federation team, Regional Government Affairs, and Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment on state policy priorities and messaging.
Work with the Communications and Marketing teams to amplify state policy content, promote programming, and elevate the Chamber’s state-level brand.
Support the development and maintenance of a digital member hub by synthesizing state policy content, legislative tracking data, and advocacy resources.