Policy Analyst

Enterprise Community Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Enterprise Community Partners seeks a Policy Analyst to work with the SVP of Policy and cross-functional teams in Washington, DC. You will coordinate policy deliverables, manage briefs and communications, and support federal housing program priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with policymakers and industry partners, with a hybrid location in Washington, DC and regular office attendance. A BA/BS is required and experience in affordable housing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in affordable housing and community development or related government organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Project manage multi-portfolio deliverables for policy team leadership and develop division-wide communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with Congressional staff, the Administration, and federal agencies to advance tax priorities.
• Support appropriations advocacy efforts with meeting prep, internal/external communications, and coalition engagement.
• Represent Enterprise with coalitions to advance federal priorities.
• Analyze and track federal legislation, regulations, and proposals impacting policy priorities.
• Draft and review congressional testimony, letters and advocacy materials.

Skills

Policy analysis

Project management

Communication

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.
Join us at enterprisecommunity.org

Working at Enterprise
At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.
Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary
The Policy Analyst will collaborate with the SVP of Policy to develop, implement and manage effective strategies that influence and support public policy decisions primarily at the federal level. This role will serve as point for project management across the policy team, working closely with the SVP of Policy, VP of Policy, and VP of Research and Policy Development, to coordinate and manage wide-ranging team deliverables. The analyst in this role also works with policymakers, national industry representatives, community development partners and Enterprise offices across America to advance Enterprise’s public policy priorities with a particular focus on HUD, USDA, and Treasury appropriations.
Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC, with office attendance expected at least two to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Project manage multi-portfolio deliverables for policy team leadership, including developing division-wide communications materials; cross-division policy research and development; drafting and editing speeches, talking points, blogs, newsletters, website content, and other internal and external communications materials; coordinating the development of briefing books; board engagement; and research support for state and local policy team.
• Build and maintain strong ongoing relationships with key Congressional staff, the Administration, and related federal agencies, as well as with key policy stakeholders and industry partners, to advance Enterprise’s tax priorities.
• Support Enterprise’s appropriations advocacy efforts, working with the Associate Director, Appropriations, Director, Rural and Tribal Policy, and VP or Policy on meeting preparation, internal and external communications, and coalition engagement in support of federal affordable housing program funding.
• Represent Enterprise with key coalitions to advance our federal priorities.
• Analyze and track federal legislation, regulations, and new proposals that impact Enterprise’s policy priorities and org-wide work streams.
• Develop external and internal communications content.
• Draft and review congressional testimony, letters, legislative analyses, and advocacy materials.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the policy team in a thoughtful and focused way to enhance the teamwork and effectiveness of the policy office.
• Represent the policy team on internal Enterprise cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in affordable housing and community development, nonprofit organizations, Capitol Hill and/or other governmental organizations.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of project management experience.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Previous federal policy experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and related Microsoft Office software skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and manage external relationships. Comfort managing deliverables for senior staff.
• Ability to work in a non-partisan environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team player, adept at diplomacy and collaboration.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and synthesize for succinct and effective communication.
• Knowledge of federal housing programs is a plus.

Total Rewards AtEnterprise

You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.
The base salary for this role is $80,000 to $87,000, depending on level of skills and experience.
The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise, and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leaveprograms.
At Enterprise, our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits, such as fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and gender-affirming care. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses andcertifications.Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to provide sponsorship or relocation for this position.
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