Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations – Transportation Infrastructure
ASCE•Washington, DC
•Hybrid
About The Position
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and politically savvy Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations to represent ASCE before Congress, the Administration, and key federal agencies on transportation infrastructure issues. In this highly visible role, you will help influence national transportation policy, advocate for infrastructure investment, and support ASCE's mission of building a better future through engineering. As Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations, you'll serve as a key advocate and policy leader for ASCE.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5–7 years of professional experience in government relations, public policy, lobbying, congressional affairs, or association management
- Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process
- Knowledge of transportation infrastructure, public finance, ports, waterways, or related policy areas
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting policy documents and advocacy materials
- Excellent research, organizational, and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and online policy research tools
Nice To Haves
- Degree in public affairs, engineering, or related field preferred
- Master's degree a plus
Responsibilities
- Represent ASCE in a non-partisan manner before Congress, federal agencies, and the Executive Branch on transportation infrastructure issues
- Develop congressional testimony, policy statements, regulatory comments, and correspondence to federal policymakers
- Serve as the primary staff liaison to ASCE's Transportation Policy Committee
- Monitor, research, and analyze federal transportation, aviation, ports, waterways, and infrastructure funding policies
- Lead ASCE's participation in public policy coalitions and stakeholder partnerships
- Coordinate engagement between ASCE leadership and federal agencies
- Support policy development initiatives through research, writing, and publication of policy materials
- Contribute content for Society publications and ASCE's website
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- legal insurance
- pet insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- 18 days PTO
- corporate ASAE membership
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
