Manager, State and Local Policy

Colonial Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid leave

Job summary

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a policy-savvy and relationship-driven State and Local Policy Manager to connect federal policy expertise with state and local landscapes.

You will develop and execute policy-focused programming for state and local chambers, synthesize policy tracking, and act as a concierge for corporate members seeking insight into state legislative activity. The ideal candidate translates multi-state policy dynamics into actionable intelligence and programming that

Qualifications

• Experience in state government affairs, policy analysis, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience producing policy briefs, newsletters, or advocacy materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute policy-focused programming for state and local chambers.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and external experts to create timely content.
• Create and distribute advocacy toolkits and policy resources for state-level engagement.
• Coordinate state-level advocacy activities across Centers of Excellence.
• Develop a standardized framework for state legislative tracking across Centers of Excellence.

Skills

Policy analysis

State government affairs

Stakeholder management

Policy briefs

Tools

Legislative tracking software

CMS platforms

Job description

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today-and every day-and to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a policy-savvy and relationship-driven State and Local Policy Manager to serve as a critical link between the Chamber’s federal policy expertise and the state and local landscape. This role will develop and execute policy-focused programming for state and local chambers, synthesize and streamline state-level policy tracking across the Chamber’s Centers of Excellence, and act as a dedicated concierge for corporate members seeking insight into state legislative and regulatory activity.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can translate complex, multi-state policy dynamics into clear, actionable intelligence and programming that delivers value to chamber partners and corporate stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities:

Programming Development and Execution

• Develop and execute policy-focused programming tailored to the needs of state and local chambers, including policy boot camps, issue-specific briefings, and virtual workshops.

• Collaborate with the Chamber’s Centers of Excellence and external subject-matter experts to develop timely, substantive content that addresses the most pressing state-level policy challenges.

• Create and distribute advocacy toolkits, best practices guides, and policy resources that equip state and local chambers to engage effectively on priority issues.

Advocacy and Legislative Tracking

• Serve as a central point of coordination for synthesizing state-level advocacy activity across the Centers of Excellence.

• Develop and implement a standardized framework for state legislative tracking across the Centers of Excellence, ensuring consistency in methodology, reporting cadence, and data management.

• Identify cross-state legislative trends, coordinated policy threats, and emerging opportunities and flag them for proactive Chamber engagement.

• Curate state-level policy updates, legislative highlights, and advocacy wins for inclusion in corporate member communications.

Member Concierge Services

• Serve as a dedicated concierge for corporate members with state-level policy interests, providing responsive, high-touch support and tailored intelligence on legislative and regulatory developments relevant to their business.

• Facilitate connections between corporate members and the Chamber’s policy experts, the Centers of Excellence, and state and local chamber partners to support coordinated engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Federation team, Regional Government Affairs, and the Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment on state policy priorities and messaging.

• Work with the Communications and Marketing teams to amplify state policy content, promote programming, and elevate the Chamber’s state-level brand.

• Support the development and maintenance of a digital member hub by synthesizing state policy content, legislative tracking data, and advocacy resources.

Qualifications:

• Experience in state government affairs, policy analysis, legislative tracking, or advocacy.

• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a client-service mindset and the ability to engage corporate executives and chamber professionals alike.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing policy briefs, newsletters, or advocacy materials.

• Willingness to travel as needed for events, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience developing and executing programming, training, or educational initiatives is preferred.

• Experience working with membership organizations, chambers of commerce, or trade associations is preferred.

• Familiarity with digital platforms, legislative tracking tools, or content management systems is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $75,908.00 to $100,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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