Government Relations Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility within the US

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Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Government Relations Manager to advance federal policy initiatives, translate regulatory developments into actionable guidance, and coordinate cross-functional efforts in health, research, and higher education policy. This remote US-based role focuses on building coalitions and engaging with Congress and public-sector partners.

The ideal candidate has deep government relations experience, strong writing skills, and a track record in leading advocacy coalitions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• 8+ years of experience in federal government relations, legislative affairs, or related fields.
• Expertise in federal legislative processes and advocacy strategy.
• Proven experience leading advocacy initiatives and coalitions.
• Strong writing and communication skills, especially writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy planning and implementation for policy priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Develop strategic recommendations for leadership on legislative opportunities.
• Build relationships with Congress and advocacy partners to educate them on organizational priorities.
• Organize Congressional briefings and meetings to increase support for legislation.
• Track and analyze legislation and regulations for internal and external audiences.
• Manage coalition operations and shape advocacy strategies for a medical research advocacy coalition.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (may substitute for experience)

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Government Relations Manager to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role will drive federal advocacy efforts, shape policy strategy, and support engagement with key public-sector stakeholders. The position will translate legislative and regulatory developments into actionable recommendations for leadership while advancing priorities across medical research, public health, and higher education. The right candidate will bring deep government relations expertise, strong writing skills, and the ability to coordinate coalitions and cross-functional working groups in a mission-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $140,250 - $165,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy planning and implementation for policy priorities
• Serve as a subject matter expert on legislative and regulatory issues
• Develop strategic recommendations for leadership on legislative opportunities
• Build relationships with Congress and advocacy partners to educate them on organizational priorities
• Organize Congressional briefings and meetings to increase support for legislation
• Track and analyze legislation and regulations for internal and external audiences
• Manage coalition operations and shape advocacy strategies for a medical research advocacy coalition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree may substitute for experience
• 8+ years of experience in federal government relations, legislative affairs, or related fields
• Expertise in federal legislative processes and advocacy strategy
• Proven experience leading advocacy initiatives and coalitions
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, especially writing
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and facilitate working groups
• Experience with federal budget, medical research, public health, and higher education policy

Benefits

• Remote work eligibility within the Washington DC/Baltimore metro area
• Opportunity to lead significant advocacy initiatives and coalitions
• Engagement with senior leadership on strategic recommendations
• Professional development through mentorship and project leadershipAccess to a network of influential stakeholders in health and education policy

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.