Federal Relations Strategist — Policy & Outreach

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Manager, Federal Relations in Tempe to support ASU’s engagement with Congress, federal agencies, and other federal stakeholders. The role involves policy research, monitoring developments, and creating materials to advance ASU’s priorities.

The position requires collaboration with faculty and units, representation at briefings and events, and planning meetings and conferences. Occasional travel to Washington, DC is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in government, community engagement, policy, and/or communications; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in federal government, congressional affairs, public policy, government relations, higher education, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal legislative processes, including congressional offices and federal agencies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for varied audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suites.
• Experience coordinating and planning meetings, events, conferences, or other engagements.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Tempe, AZ with supervisor approval.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Office of Government and Community Engagement.
• Monitor, research, and analyze federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments; provide updates to the Federal Relations team and leadership.
• Synthesize and produce collateral (one-pagers, presentations, etc.).
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, academic units and internal partners to advance federal priorities.
• Represent ASU at congressional briefings, hearings, association meetings, conferences, and external engagements; provide summaries to the Federal Relations team.
• Assist in planning and executing meetings, events, conferences, and other engagements, including logistics and communications.

Skills

Policy research

Legislative monitoring

Stakeholder relations

Strategic communication

Meeting planning

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Adobe

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in government/public policy/communications or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

Adobe

Job description

Arizona State University is seeking a Manager, Federal Relations in Tempe to support ASU’s engagement with Congress, federal agencies, and other federal stakeholders. The role involves policy research, monitoring developments, and creating materials to advance ASU’s priorities.

The position requires collaboration with faculty and units, representation at briefings and events, and planning meetings and conferences. Occasional travel to Washington, DC is expected.