Government Affairs Manager

Brookings Institution

Washington, DC, United States

Responsibilities

Ready to contribute to Brookings success?

 The Government Affairs Manager (Manager), plays a pivotal role in facilitating the institution's engagement with government bodies (including departments and agencies) and policymakers at all levels. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the Manager’s responsibilities include coordinating and executing comprehensive strategies to foster productive relationships by scholars with government bodies and stakeholders, and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Brookings' mission and research areas.

Communications/Congressional Outreach Strategies for Brookings Community (50%)

Develop and implement short- and long- terms plans to track and effectively promote our scholars’ work to policymakers, government agencies, and their staffs, employing various channels such as written materials, briefings, presentations, and public speaking engagements;
Utilize professional knowledge of the public policy process and established contacts to analyze potential opportunities and intersections of proposed legislative and regulatory activity with the work of the Brookings scholars;
Identify and develop relationships with points of contact in the Washington D.C. public policy community, including the White House, U.S. Congress, Executive Branch Agencies, think tanks, trade associations, and relevant stakeholders on matters affecting the institution’s mission;
Monitor, track, and promote the scheduling of testimony of Brookings scholars in Congress and in front of federal agencies, as well as in foreign, state, and local government entities;
Collaborate with internal, cross-functional teams to conduct the work listed above.

Communications/Internal Support Strategies (50%)

Pursue opportunities for Brookings scholars to provide thought leadership on relevant issues, in Economics, Foreign Policy, Governance, Global Development, and Metropolitan policy;
Support and advise scholars, staff, and leadership in their engagements with public officials;
Help prepare subject matter experts to brief members of Congress, deliver testimony to government committees and commissions, and to provide educational briefings to congressional staffers;
Create and establish a list of contacts for policymakers and government staffers for internal use;
Manage invitation coordination for speakers of high importance at Brookings events.

Qualifications

Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in political science, international affairs, public policy, law or related fields. A minimum of five years of related work experience in government affairs, public policy, or related fields, preferably with a focus on engaging with government bodies and officials. Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes at the federal level; local, state and/or international experience a plus. Proven track record in developing and executing strategic plans to engage with policy makers. Experience in providing guidance and support to scholars, staff, and leadership in their interactions with public officials. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Brookings policy prohibits lobbying in the course of Brookings activities and this position will not be expected or permitted to engage in lobbying activities.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex policy issues into clear and compelling messages. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the government and policy community. Analytical skills to assess the potential impact of legislative and regulatory developments on the institution's mission and research areas. Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams to achieve common objectives. Familiarity with diverse policy areas, such as economics, foreign policy, governance, global development, and metropolitan policy. Strong commitment to the values of nonpartisanship, scholar independence, civil debate, and inclusive policymaking.

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