Manager, Policy and Government Relations

Catholic Charities USA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities USA seeks a Manager for Policy and Government Relations to advance policy initiatives in alignment with its mission. The role involves tracking congressional activity, drafting materials, and guiding program policy across diverse issues.

The position requires advancing relationships with lawmakers, CCUSA agencies, and partners, while ensuring accurate communications and reports. It may include travel and collaboration across divisions.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in legislative and regulatory advocacy.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic Charities USA’s mission and Catholic Identity.
• Working knowledge of Catholic social doctrine.
• Ability to manage multiple and diverse responsibilities.
• Proven track record of building and nurturing positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent networking and partnership skills.
• Strong customer/member service abilities.
• Public speaking and writing of various documents.
• Analytical skills to identify problems and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Follow and track legislative activity in Congress relevant to CCUSA ministries.
• Fact check development, communications, and research materials for accuracy.
• Frame policy issues, develop talking points, and draft legislative materials.
• Assist CCUSA agencies in policy initiatives across issues.
• Engage with congressional staff and allies on behalf of CCUSA.

Skills

Advocacy expertise

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

POSITION: Manager, Policy and Government Relations
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Government Relations
DIVISION: Government Relations
STATUS: Exempt

Summary Description:

Enhance Catholic Charities USA’s mission and goals through policy advocacy and legislation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow and track all legislative activity in Congress relevant to the Catholic Charities ministries, including relevant floor votes, committee hearings and votes, and new legislation
• Fact checking development, communications, and research materials for legislative accuracy
• Frame policy issues, develop talking points and program guidance, draft legislative, testimony and correspondence, and formulate social policy recommendations
• Help Catholic Charities agencies understand and develop policy initiatives on a wide variety of issues
• Engage with congressional staff, constituency groups, and key allies on behalf of CCUSA, as appropriate.
• Work with CCUSA leadership to develop legislative and advocacy strategies
• Expand member knowledge of and participation in social policy and legislation advocacy, to enhance membership experience
• Foster communication, cooperative planning, and integration among the divisions and departments of CCUSA and the member organizations regarding policy and advocacy
• Develop and manage reports on activities especially as related to pertinent grants

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in legislative and regulatory advocacy
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to Catholic Charities USA’s mission and Catholic Identity
• Working knowledge of Catholic social doctrine.
• Ability to manage multiple and diverse responsibilities
• Successful track record of building and nurturing positive relationships and partnerships including with key stakeholders
• Strong ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships, with key groups and individuals
• Strong customer/member service skills
• Ability to speak publicly and knowledgeably, both extemporaneously and from prepared text
• Ability to write a wide variety of documents
• Strong analytic skills
• Ability to be proactive in identifying problems, obstacles and opportunities and to take decisive action to address them
• Strong computer competency

Education & Experience:

• Advanced degree preferred/Bachelors Required in public policy, public administration, social work or related field.
• Three to five years social policy/legislative advocacy related to issues supported by Catholic Charities with some demonstrated managerial experience.

Working Environment:

• This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and repetitive lifting of minimal weight
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities
• Partial travel

CCUSA provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, military service or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CCUSA complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Catholic Charities USA recruits only for positions that are included on this careers page. Candidates who advance in the recruitment process should anticipate communications directly from both the departmental hiring manager and the Senior Human Resources Director. Any email communications will be sent from a verified CCUSA email domain (@CatholicCharitiesUSA.org).

Catholic Charities USA will never ask candidates to share personally sensitive information (Social Security number, bank accounts, etc.) during the interview process and CCUSA will never request any payment from candidates in connection with a job application.