Public Policy Research Senior Manager

Georgia Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) contributions

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid job-related travel

Job summary

A prominent state organization in Atlanta is seeking a Public Policy Manager. The role involves monitoring public policy issues, managing stakeholder relationships, and producing research publications. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in public policy and excellent communication skills. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 based on experience, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public policy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze public policy positions.
• Support volunteer-led councils and manage policy committees.
• Produce understandable documents for stakeholders.

Skills

Public policy experience

Data analysis

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Reports To: Executive Director, Georgia Chamber Foundation

What are the major objectives or outcomes to accomplish by the person in this job?

• Monitor, research, and analyze public policy positions on business issues, and issues related to hub communities, including state and federal laws and regulations, legislative and regulatory proposals and legislative agendas.
• Support volunteer-led Hub council of local chamber leaders through development of recommendations on complex issues, public policy positions, and research resources.
• Manage investor-led policy committees with developing recommendations on complex issues and public policy positions
• Produce documents that synthesis complex issues into those that are easy understandable to share with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead data analysis efforts to produce regular research publications
• Assist with execution of Georgia Chamber external grant projects including managing stakeholder groups, conducting research, developing one-pagers, and compliance reporting
• Build relationships and provide a strategic framework among multiple stakeholders, policy committees, and local chambers to create business policy on behalf of the GCC
• Provide research and information support in response to staff and member inquiries.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of department and organization events

What are the most frequent and most essential work activities in this job?

• Data research, analysis, compilation and policy development
• Document/material production and communication of same
• Problem-solving
• Managing multiple projects at once
• Work with GCC Officers (committee chairs) and committee members
• Work with staff on various projects and initiatives.

What are the primary people contacts in this job?

• Executive Director, Georgia Chamber Foundation
• Deputy Director, Georgia Chamber Foundation
• Public Policy Director
• Public Affairs Staff
• GCC Officers and Policy Committee chairs
• Hub Chamber Council members
• Board members: Frequent contact as members of policy committees
• Chamber Staff: cohesive work effort with External Affairs, Investor Engagement, and Administration
• Other stakeholders in public, private, and non-profit roles

What behavioral traits, attitudes, and skills are required?

• Experience with public policy, data analysis, and research
• Excellent writing skills
• Interpersonal communications skills, comfortable speaking publicly and leading meetings
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Flexible, dependable team player
• Confidentiality and accountability

What are the toughest parts of this job on a day-to-day basis?

• Analysis of topics in which the manager may not have any pre-existing knowledge
• Ability to direct and guide volunteer member groups
• Understanding and communicating complex policy issues
• Fluctuation of daily activities
• Setting and meeting ambitious goals
• Handling several projects with fast-paced deadlines
• Balancing the needs of a diverse membership

What are the prerequisites for employment? (Education, prior experience, other)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public policy
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills

What is compensation? (Income range, pay formula, advancement opportunities)

• Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000 based on experience
• Performance-based bonus and salary structure
• Employer paid 401(k) contributions
• Employer assisted health insurance
• Employer paid dental, vision, life and STD andlong-term disability insurance
• Employer paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Employer paid parking or MARTA pass
• Employer paid job-related travel and expenses

To apply

Send your resume to [e-mail] with PPM25 as the subject line

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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