Senior Manager, U.S. Government Affairs

National Audubon Society•Washington, DC

1d•$107,000 - $120,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager is a key member of Audubon’s U.S. Government Affairs and Global Policy team, reporting to the Vice President, U.S. Government Affairs. The role develops and implements policy initiatives supporting Audubon’s Healthy Birds, Healthy Planet agenda and bipartisan U.S. conservation goals, working primarily with Congress and federal agencies. It provides policy research, analysis, writing, and strategic guidance, and represents Audubon with congressional offices and committees, federal agencies, and partner organizations. The Senior Manager also works with the Senior Director of U.S. Government Affairs and other federal policy leaders to support engagement across Audubon’s network with background materials and internal communications content. The position is based on-site in Audubon’s Washington, D.C. office. It supervises temporary and intern staff, serves as a resource for state and regional federal policy staff, supports public funding opportunities for conservation, and must track lobbying time and comply with applicable lobbying and ethics requirements. Lobbyist registration may be required. The position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, natural resources, or a related field, and at least 7 years of experience on Capitol Hill, at a policy-oriented nonprofit, or at a relevant federal agency working on environmental and/or agricultural issues; a combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Outstanding policy analysis and research skills, including the ability to work independently and manage a complex workflow effectively.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including collaboration with partners and effective management of teams and projects.
Familiarity with and experience navigating congressional committee and agency processes and procedures.
Excellent communication skills, including clear writing and public speaking, and comfort representing Audubon with congressional, government, and partner stakeholders.
Exceptional judgment, creative thinking, and ability to make strategic recommendations to organizational leaders.
Self-starter with experience in decentralized organizations and cross-departmental collaboration.
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to contribute to a team effort.
Demonstrated interest in conservation, commitment to the National Audubon Society’s mission, and political insight into the intersection of Congress and environmental issues.
Support for Audubon’s commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, advocacy tools, and other web-based applications.
Willingness and ability to travel as required, approximately once a quarter.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Willingness and ability to complete any required lobbyist registrations and comply with related reporting and conduct standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with political or legislative campaigns is highly desired.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Responsibilities

Assess opportunities and identify policy priorities that advance the goals of Flight Plan, Audubon’s strategic plan, in coordination with the Vice President and Senior Director.
Develop and implement strategies with federal policy leaders to support policy goals, leading on issues that advance durable conservation funding, particularly annual federal appropriations.
Help cultivate champions for Audubon’s priorities and develop and implement metrics to support those efforts.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in key congressional committees and relevant federal agencies.
Prepare policy analyses, fact sheets, position papers, testimony, and other materials supporting Audubon’s policy priorities.
Represent Audubon in national issue-based coalitions and with partner organizations, monitoring developments and contributing to legislative and administrative efforts.
Identify and mobilize allies and stakeholders to amplify Audubon’s policy priorities with decisionmakers.
Supervise temporary and intern staff by setting work objectives and priorities, reviewing and revising objectives, and mentoring team members.
Serve as a resource for state- and regional-based federal policy staff.
Support a culture of philanthropy and identify public funding opportunities for conservation priorities with Audubon’s Public Funding and Community Building teams.
Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
Track lobbying time and comply with applicable federal, state, and organizational lobbying and ethics requirements, including any required lobbyist registration.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.