Legislative Manager, Economic Policy

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. Since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.

With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to addressing the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full political spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft data-driven, pragmatic policy solutions. For nearly 20 years, we have consistently achieved results on complex issues, demonstrating that bipartisan cooperation is essential for lasting solutions.

Mission

• Build connections.
• Negotiate policy.
• Achieve bipartisan solutions.
• Improve lives.

BPC Action (BPCA) is seeking a Legislative Manager, Economic Policy, to manage Capitol Hill advocacy in fiscal and tax policy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to set advocacy goals, develop a strategic plan, and manage projects
• Conduct congressional outreach and represent BPC’s policy projects at regular meetings with congressional staff and other stakeholders
• Track and analyze federal legislation in policy areas including tax, budget, appropriations, retirement, and program integrity
• Conceptualize, develop, and produce written products, public events, and other activities to advance advocacy goals
• Monitor political and economic events and proactively identify opportunities to propose or advance bipartisan solutions to present-day challenges
• Provide political guidance and strategic advice to policy and communications staff on written materials and public events to optimize legislative opportunities
• Help advise and craft funding proposals and support donor relationships
• Develop and strengthen relationships with Congressional offices across the political spectrum
• Forge productive working relationships with peer organizations and generate opportunities for collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the federal legislative process
• Capacity to build and advance bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill
• Sharp political skills and ability to work diplomatically with a wide political spectrum
• Ability to manage large projects and multi-task
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment
• Experience and demonstrated interest in economic and fiscal policy
• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s or Law degree a plus
• 2-5 years of experience working on Capitol Hill

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits.  Individuals interested in this position should send resume, cover letter, (writing sample), and three references.  Please submit materials as one file. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.  BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions, including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.