Senior Manager, Government Relations

ASME INTERNATIONAL•Washington, DC

3d•$125,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ASME is seeking a Senior Manager, Government Relations to advance the organization’s public policy priorities through direct advocacy with Congress and the Executive branch. The role focuses on copyright and intellectual property, incorporation by reference of standards, clean energy, manufacturing, and related mechanical engineering issues. The Senior Manager builds relationships across government, industry, and the private sector, and advises ASME teams on legislative and executive policy developments that may affect the organization. This externally visible role requires sound judgment in handling sensitive matters that could affect ASME’s reputation and credibility. The position is based in ASME’s Washington, D.C. office and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to ASME’s hybrid-work policies and business requirements. The DC Metro annual base salary range is $125,000–$135,000. The position may also be eligible for consideration for a discretionary bonus, subject to applicable policies and eligibility requirements. ASME offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility and benefit levels vary based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, a technical field, or a similar field, or additional equivalent work experience.
Minimum of six years of public policy experience on Capitol Hill or in the Executive branch, and/or government affairs experience within industry or a trade association.
Demonstrated experience developing and effectively advocating policy positions to Congress and the Executive branch.
Strong knowledge of government regulatory processes and legislative procedures, with established relationships across congressional offices.
Contacts and familiarity with relevant House and Senate Committees and Executive agencies that play a role in ASME operations.
Experience with program planning and management, along with the business acumen to understand how government affairs and ASME business units interconnect.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a highly fluid environment.
Demonstrated collaboration, teamwork, openness to diverse opinions, enterprise perspective, ownership, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Advocate for ASME priorities in Congress and the Executive branch, including copyright and intellectual property, incorporation by reference of standards, clean energy, manufacturing, and related mechanical engineering issues.
Represent ASME in industry and advocacy coalitions related to the organization’s public policy interests.
Build and maintain relationships with government institutions and officials, Members of Congress, executive agencies, and industry counterpart organizations.
Analyze proposed legislative and regulatory actions and advise ASME leadership and internal and external working groups on potential impacts.
Track legislative and regulatory developments and prepare summaries, briefing materials, talking points, position statements, and correspondence for ASME leadership and representatives.
Coordinate with ASME standards and certification teams on incorporation-by-reference matters and provide policy guidance to other ASME business units.
Develop strategies and lead execution of Government Relations initiatives, including strategic advocacy efforts, member fly-in events, and coalition participation.
Contribute to the ASME Policy Impact newsletter, social media, and related communications.