Government Affairs Manager

Data for Progress is hiring a Government Affairs Manager to help expand our mission of empowering movements using data. Our Government Affairs Manager will work with our leadership team to manage relationships and outreach with partners on Capitol Hill. They will disseminate Data for Progress polling, research and policy proposals with Members of Congress and their staff. This role requires exceptional written and verbal communications and familiarity with the workings of federal policymaking. This is an essential creative, intellectual and power-building role for our organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • Extensive relationships with Senate and House staff

  • Washington, DC based

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills 

  • Interest in progressive politics and causes

  • Working knowledge of progressive policies

  • Strong written, operational and organizational skills 

  • Strong and self-directed project management and ability to juggle multiple priorities at a time

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships and outreach with partners on Capitol Hill.

  • Help build the profile of Data for Progress on the Hill as an intellectual leader of the American left.

  • Communicate progressive policy and polling through multiple channels, including Twitter, print, radio and television.

  • Relationships and experience working with key partners in the federal government.

  • Ability to collaborate with diverse team members and stakeholders, often in rapid response scenarios and on tight deadlines.

Salary

$55-$65K

Diversity

Data for Progress is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. 

Moreover, we are committed to developing leaders, policies, and a team culture that embraces diversity and enhances equity. We believe that differences in backgrounds, experiences and identities lead to healthier organizations and stronger teams.  

Benefits

Paid vacation, medical & dental, fully remote workforce.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to dfp-jobs-posting@dataforprogress.org. Please include “Government Affairs Manager” in subject heading.