Manager, Federal Government Affairs Water Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Government Affairs team at a leading organization advocating for healthy communities and resilient environments. As the Manager of Federal Government Affairs, you'll lead policy advocacy efforts, engage with Congress and other organizations, and manage projects relating to water infrastructure and community development. This hybrid position offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid STD & LTD

401k plan with employer match

11 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in federal government affairs with emphasis on advocacy.
• Knowledge of federal government processes and lobbying strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grassroots engagement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy on water and stormwater infrastructure issues.
• Research and track federal legislative issues.
• Draft legislation and engage with congressional partners.

Skills

Strong written and oral communications skills

Strong political acumen

Consensus-building and facilitation skills

Education

BA in Political Science, Public Policy, Communication or related field

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grassroots engagement tools (i.e. VoterVoice)

Legislative tracking services

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin the Government Affairs team at the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and be a key player in advancing federal policies that support healthy communities and resilient environments. Were looking for a passionate and strategic Manager of Federal Government Affairs to lead advocacy on water and stormwater infrastructure issues. If you thrive on influencing policy, building coalitions, and making a real impact, this is your chance to do work that matters.

Nature of the Position: Assists the Managing Director, Government Affairs in developing and implementing ASLA's federal government affairs programs, and to represent and advocate for ASLA's interests with Congress, federal agencies, coalitions, and other organizations. Manages and oversees critical issues that advance the work of landscape architects, including water and stormwater management projects, green infrastructure/nature-based solutions, and community and parks and federal lands.

Responsibilities:

• Researches, tracks, responds to, and provides timely updates on federal legislative and regulatory issues, related to water infrastructure, green infrastructure/nature-based solutions, and community and parks and federal lands.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with members of Congress, congressional committees and their staff, and members and staff of the executive branch with jurisdiction over assigned issues.
• Drafts legislation, testimony, and amendments, and engages with partners and coalitions to find champions in Congress to introduce and works to pass it.
• Researches and drafts comments for proposed rules, administrative proceedings, and other regulatory actions for assigned issue areas.
• Cultivates and manages partnerships and relationships with coalitions, allied and related organizationsincluding other design professionsand industry groups.
• In collaboration with the Government Affairs team, coordinates, and issues grassroots communications on federal legislative issues through the ASLA iAdvocate Network (Voter Voice) and other grassroots tools.
• Manages and coordinates efforts for ASLA's biennial federal advocacy day program.
• Coordinates with the Communications & Marketing teams on statements, quotes, and other messaging related to federal government affairs issues.
• In collaboration with the Government Affairs Coordinator, updates and maintains government affairs web pages to ensure timely, accurate information.
• Presents and participates in panels at internal and external conferences, on webinars, and other events.
• Upholds the ASLA values and culture. Adheres to the ASLA policy on Standards and Conduct and all other administrative and management policies.
• Performs related other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA in Political Science, Public Policy, Communication, or related field; graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum of four (4) years experience in federal government affairs or in congressional office, with emphasis on advocacy and congressional and agency relations.
• Knowledge of federal government processes and lobbying strategies.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, with an emphasis on drafting and editing well-written, persuasive documents are required.
• Strong political acumen, and the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
• Knowledge of water management, green infrastructure/nature-based solutions, parks and recreation, and community development issues is helpful.
• Ability to work with ASLA Government Affairs committees and volunteer leadership.
• Strong consensus-building and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of landscape architecture and/or the planning, design, and construction industry a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, grassroots engagement tools (i.e. VoterVoice) and legislative tracking services helpful.
• Excellent organizational skills, quality control, and attention to detail.

ASLA offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, company-paid STD & LTD, 401k plan with employer match and celebrates 11 paid holidays per year.

This position is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid option of two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office.

Flexible work from home options available.