Manager, Public Policy

Shelby American, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manager of Policy to serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local policy issues affecting the apartment housing industry. This role involves conducting thorough research, providing legislative analysis, and developing advocacy content. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and relationship management, fostering connections with stakeholders while educating them on critical policy issues. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact in the housing sector while working in a collaborative and professional office environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public policy, research, or advocacy.
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes at various government levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a policy expert and monitor legislative activities.
• Provide in-depth policy research and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Public Policy Research

Legislative Analysis

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Advocacy

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Manager of Policy serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders on a designated portfolio of federal, state and local policy areas affecting the apartment housing industry. The Manager provides research, legislative analysis and other deliverables in support of advocacy as needed.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serves as a policy expert in designated portfolio of federal, state and local issue areas.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory activities by federal, state and local governments for issues within designated portfolio.
• Provides in-depth policy research, legislative analysis and strategic recommendations to NAA staff, affiliates and members as needed.
• Educates stakeholders – NAA staff, volunteer leadership, members, affiliates, policymakers, media and others – on issues within designated portfolio and articulates the apartment housing industry perspective.
• Develops content for purposes of education and advocacy. These can include, but are not limited to fact sheets, talking points, statutory research, model legislation, compliance or best practice guidance, oral presentations, content for NAA publications and video productions.
• Represents the apartment housing industry on educational panels with external stakeholders or other public facing forums on issues within designated portfolio as appropriate.
• Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders for the purposes of expanding expertise in designated issue areas.
• Serves as staff liaison to assigned NAA Committees and provides support as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Expertise
2. Technical capacity
3. Communication proficiency
4. Cultural Awareness
5. Organizational skills
6. Relationship Management
7. Critical Evaluation
8. Ethical Practice

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL:

Little to no travel is expected for this position. If any, travel would be local during the business day.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of relevant experience in public policy, research or advocacy
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state and local levels of government
• Strong public policy, legislative and regulatory research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, message development, and persuasive writing skills
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and balance projects with multiple deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.