Ocean Career: ESP Advisors Senior Policy Manager

ECO Magazine; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven government affairs consulting firm is seeking a Senior Policy Manager to oversee client portfolios and facilitate communication with federal agencies. The ideal candidate has a strong network on Capitol Hill and at least 4 years of experience in environmental advocacy or lobbying. The role offers a salary range of $90-120k annually and is mostly remote, requiring location near Washington, DC for in-person engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in environmental/science advocacy or lobbying.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio.
• Track relevant policy news and flag for clients.
• Support development of client lobbying strategies.

Skills

Environmental/science advocacy

Lobbying

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Network on Capitol Hill

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Zoom

Job description

Ocean Career: ESP Advisors Senior Policy Manager

• 17 October 2025

ESP Advisors is a mission-driven government affairs and policy strategy consulting firmfocused on ocean, environmental, and science-based issues. We help organizations makesense of—and influence—federal decision-making by translating complex policies intoactionable strategies. Our team brings deep experience in Congress, federal agencies, and advocacy, and we pride ourselves on being responsive, thoughtful, and effective. We serveclients ranging from nonprofits to coalitions to companies who want to meaningfullyengage in Washington, D.C. policymaking.

Position Description

The Senior Policy Manager is responsible for ensuring success for a portfolio of ESP Advisors clients. They oversee all aspects of client work including communication with the client, meeting facilitation, project management, and file organization and serve as the main lobbyist for their clients, acting as the liaison between clients and the federal government. A successful Senior Policy Manager will be a confident verbal and written communicator with excellent time management and project management skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio
  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients
  • Project manage all client deliverables and keep Monday.com up to date
  • Keep client folders and shared documents organized and up to date
  • Lead meetings, create agendas, and track action items
  • Track relevant policy news and flag for clients as appropriate
  • Support development of client lobbying strategies with guidance from the CEO; lead on executing strategies
  • Proactively flag issues or lack of clarity for discussion with CEO
  • Communicate client priorities to congressional and federal agency staff through virtual and in-person meetings
• Support ESP client-wide policy products and services
  • Track legislation and committee activity across portfolios
  • Research and analyze legislation, regulations, and other and policy documents
  • Watch and summarize congressional hearings and briefings
• Support ESP comms and marketing by drafting blog posts, developing and giving presentations, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience working in environmental/science advocacy or lobbying
• Strong network on Capitol Hill and in relevant federal agencies
• Understanding of the legislative process
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to skillfully write fact-based, nonpartisan policy analysis
• Ability to work across party lines and with clients on both sides of the political spectrum
• Registered as a lobbyist or willing to do so
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and Zoom

This is a full time, mostly remote position, though location in or near the Washington, DC area is required for in-person meetings and events.

Salary range: $90-120k annually, commensurate with experience