Public Policy Manager (Washington, DC)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Public Policy Manager on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role is on-site in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, create, and execute policy experiences, events, and outreach programs to educate and inform policy stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with Policy, Product, Legal, Communications, Partnerships, and other teams to help advance policy goals.
• Build and manage partnerships and relationships with external stakeholders, and represent the organization at events, conferences, coalition meetings, and working groups.
• Support engagement with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, key opinion makers, non-profit groups, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare executives for meetings and public appearances involving third-party groups and stakeholders.
• Develop and lead internal processes that streamline work and improve cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–5 years of experience in government, technology, policy, or nonprofit sectors.
• Deep understanding of the policy landscape, especially as it relates to technology, government, or nonprofit sectors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with internal teams (Policy, Product, Legal, Communications, Partnerships) and external partners.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong experience building and managing relationships with policymakers, industry partners, and other key external stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience engaging with policy stakeholders.
• Experience managing policy programs and events.
• Knowledge of the policy-making process at the federal and/or state levels.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.