Federal Policy & Advocacy Manager

American Forest & Paper Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holidays and parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Office fitness center

Job summary

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is seeking an experienced policy advocate to advance the industry’s federal legislative goals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will develop strategies, analyze proposals, and build relationships with Congress and staff while coordinating with AF&PA departments and coalitions. The role requires expert communication and strong project management, with a focus on ethics and compliance. Hybrid DC area work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in social or agricultural sciences.
• Five+ years in Capitol Hill, government affairs, or policy environments.
• Working knowledge of the federal legislative process.
• Excellent writing, editing and public presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Analytical and research capabilities to evaluate data.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of environment, energy, forest product industry, or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to win industry policy positions.
• Analyze and respond to legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with congressional members and staff.
• Coordinate AF&PAs goals with other departments and coalition groups.
• Represent AF&PA to external audiences and at events.
• Coordinate with coalitions on federal goals, leading when needed.
• Create educational opportunities for legislators and staff.
• Draft letters, testimony and member communications.
• Manage policy committees, budgets, meetings and stakeholder input.
• Participate in internal issue teams and plan meetings on topics.
• Ensure compliance and ethical standards as a registered lobbyist.

Skills

Policy analysis

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Research skills

Discretion & integrity

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is seeking an experienced policy advocate to advance the industry’s federal legislative goals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will develop strategies, analyze proposals, and build relationships with Congress and staff while coordinating with AF&PA departments and coalitions. The role requires expert communication and strong project management, with a focus on ethics and compliance. Hybrid DC area work is expected.