Senior Manager, Policy and Government Affairs

Company: Catholic Charities USA
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Policy and Government AffairsAgencyCatholic Charities USACityStateVA22314DescriptionEnhance Catholic Charities USA's mission and goals through policy advocacy and legislation.More DetailsPrimary Responsibilities:

• Follow and track all legislative activity in Congress relevant to the Catholic Charities ministries, including relevant floor votes, committee hearings and votes, and new legislation
• Familiarity and experience working on legislation related to federal budget and appropriations, tax policy and antipoverty programs
• Fact checking development, communications, and research materials for legislative accuracy
• Frame policy issues, develop talking points and program guidance, draft legislative, testimony and correspondence and formulate social policy recommendations
• Help Catholic Charities agencies understand and develop policy initiatives on a wide variety of issues
• Engage with congressional staff, constituency groups, and key allies on behalf of CCUSA, as appropriate.
• Work with CCUSA leadership to develop legislative and advocacy strategies
• Expand member knowledge of and participation in social policy and legislation advocacy, to enhance membership experience
• Foster communication, cooperative planning, and integration among the divisions and departments of CCUSA and the member organizations regarding policy and advocacy
• Develop and manage reports on activities especially as related to pertinent grantsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in legislative and regulatory advocacy
  • Strong knowledge of and commitment to Catholic Charities USA's mission and Catholic Identity
  • Working knowledge of Catholic social doctrine.
  • Ability to manage multiple and diverse responsibilities
  • Successful track record of building and nurturing positive relationships and partnerships including with key stakeholders
  • Strong ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships, with key groups and individuals
  • Ability to speak publicly and knowledgeably, both extemporaneously and from prepared text
  • Ability to write a wide variety of documents
  • Strong analytic skills
  • Ability to be proactive in identifying problems, obstacles and opportunities and to take decisive action to address them
  • Strong computer competencyEducation & Experience:
    • Master's degree in public policy, public administration, social work or related field
    • Five years social policy/legislative advocacy related to issues supported by Catholic Charities with some demonstrated managerial experience
    • This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and repetitive lifting of minimal weight
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities
    • Partial travelREPORTS TO: Vice President, Social Policy and Governmental Affairs

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