Federal Policy Lead, Education & Homelessness

SchoolHouse Connection; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Year‑End Closure

Paid Holidays

Paid Family & Medical Leave

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Technology & Business Expense Reimb.

Job summary

SchoolHouse Connection seeks a Senior Manager, Federal Policy to lead the day-to-day execution and shape SHC’s federal policy agenda for children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness. You will translate complex policy issues into clear, persuasive messages and build bipartisan relationships with Capitol Hill staff.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will advance SHC’s policy strategy across early childhood through higher education, monitor federal developments, and connect SHC’s

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in federal public policy, including substantial experience working with Congress and congressional staff. Direct experience working on Capitol Hill strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal legislative, administrative, and regulatory processes.
• Substantial knowledge of federal education policy, with the ability to quickly develop expertise across all of SHC's policy priorities.
• Knowledge of federal housing and homelessness policies is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience writing clear, persuasive policy and advocacy materials for varied audiences.
• Experience building bipartisan relationships and working effectively with policymakers, partners, and stakeholders across a wide range of viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Advance SHC’s federal policy strategy across early childhood, K-12 education, and higher education, including related housing and homelessness policies, and lead its execution across congressional and administrative channels.
• Develop strategic policy communications and advocacy tools: translate complex federal policy issues into clear, accurate messages and write issue briefs, public comments, position papers, talking points, and other materials.
• Connect local communities to SHC’s federal policy advocacy: collaborate with practitioner networks and organize direct engagement with federal policymakers.
• Coordinate internally across SHC teams to align advocacy with practitioner expertise and research-driven policy developments.

Skills

Capitol Hill experience

Federal policy

Education policy knowledge

Policy writing

Bipartisan relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

SchoolHouse Connection seeks a Senior Manager, Federal Policy to lead the day-to-day execution and shape SHC’s federal policy agenda for children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness. You will translate complex policy issues into clear, persuasive messages and build bipartisan relationships with Capitol Hill staff.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will advance SHC’s policy strategy across early childhood through higher education, monitor federal developments, and connect SHC’s