Senior Manager, Public Policy

About

NNEDV is seeking a Senior Manager, Public Policy to lead the development and implementation of our government relations strategy to advance federal legislative and policy priorities on domestic violence issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage NNEDV's government relations strategy to advance federal legislative and policy priorities on domestic violence issues
• Conduct high-level policy and legislative analysis and strategic advocacy on federal legislative and policy work
• Lead development and implementation of NNEDV's housing policy strategies and manage significant policy portfolios
• Supervise, provide guidance, and support professional development for policy staff while contributing to team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. public policy, law, social work, or a related field)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in policy development, government relations, and/or advocacy, with a focus on domestic violence or a related field
• Proven track record of success in developing and implementing effective policy strategies and managing significant policy portfolios
• Strong understanding of federal legislative and policy processes, including the ability to analyze and interpret complex policy and legislative information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex policy information to a variety of audiences
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to supervise and support a team of policy staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. public policy, law, social work, or a related field)
• Experience working with a national organization or coalition
• Experience working on housing policy issues
• Familiarity with NNEDV's mission and work

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a national organization dedicated to ending domestic violence
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. telecommuting, flexible hours)

This role advances federal policy to end domestic violence by ensuring survivors' voices are represented at the national level and making ending domestic violence a national priority through legislative and regulatory advocacy.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science or related field, or Law degree, or equivalent relevant work experience
• At least 9 years of federal public policy advocacy or government relations experience, including staff supervision experience
• Deep understanding of federal legislative and regulatory process with appropriations and housing policy expertise required
• Experience with domestic violence policy issues or working in gender-based advocacy required

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the posting.

NNEDV is a social change organization dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists, representing 56 state and territorial coalitions on domestic violence.