Policy Analyst

FHLB Des Moines; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, health, and vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Enterprise Community Partners in Washington, DC is seeking a Policy Analyst to develop, implement, and manage strategies influencing federal public policy priorities, focusing on HUD, USDA, and Treasury appropriations. You will coordinate across the policy team and partners to advance Enterprise’s priorities.

You will manage multi‑portfolio deliverables, draft communications, build relationships with congressional staff and agencies, and support advocacy efforts.

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.

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.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Oral & written communication

Project management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Office Suite

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 will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. 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.

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC, with office attendance expected at least two to three days per week.

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.

Job Description 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 at Enterprise

• 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 leave programs.
• 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 and certifications.

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.

Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture. Enterprise encourages and considers applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Enterprise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in the interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. Home is where life happens, where plans are made and futures begin. The foundation for dignity, health, education, wealth and community. Yet rents keep going up, paychecks don’t keep pace, and good homes in strong neighborhoods are increasingly out of reach.

Our Goals Together with our partners, we focus on the greatest need – the massive shortage of affordable rental homes – to achieve three goals: Increase the supply of affordable homes Advance racial equity after decades of systematic racism in housing Strengthen communities to be resilient to the unpredictable and make upward mobility possible.

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. We are here for impact. We are here for change. Join us.