Congressional Affairs Manager (Senior Project Manager) (Project Management)

Salary: Up to $81,000, Commensurate with Experience

Cover Letter Required: Yes

Type: Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Closing Date: Monday, December 9, 2024

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Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don't just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world's largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 34,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

IACP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Congressional Affairs professional to join our Government Affairs team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advance the IACP's legislative and policy priorities at the federal level. This role requires a deep understanding of the legislative process, strong relationships with congressional offices, and the ability to effectively communicate the needs and concerns of law enforcement leaders.

Job Functions

• Develop and execute strategies to promote the IACP's legislative agenda.
• Monitor and analyze federal legislation and regulatory proposals that impact law enforcement.
• Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and relevant committees.
• Prepare and deliver testimony, briefings, and other communications to congressional offices.
• Coordinate with IACP members and other stakeholders to gather input and support for legislative initiatives.
• Represent the IACP at congressional hearings, meetings, and other events.
• Collaborate with the IACP's communications team to develop messaging and materials for legislative advocacy.
• Provide regular updates to IACP leadership and members on legislative activities and developments.
• Working in coordination with the IACP media team serve as a spokesperson for the association on legislative and policy issues and, where appropriate, cultivate relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Collaborate with other organizations, coalitions, and advocacy groups to advance common goals.
• Represent the association at meetings, conferences, and public events.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage the general public in the association's advocacy efforts.
• Create and distribute educational and advocacy materials and resources to inform the public about key issues and to promote the association's mission and goals.
• Manage, lead, and grow staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in subject-related field + four (4) years of job-related experience OR Master's degree in subject-related field + three (3) years of job-related experience required

Relevant Experience/Skills

• Relevant experience with a public, private, or non-profit organization preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of staff and/or consultant supervisory experience
• Experience managing comprehensive multi-year projects
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Superior verbal and writing proficiency; capacity to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external teams and coalitions
• Ability to multi-task; must be organized and have attention to detail
• Experience in accounting for project resources
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills to include ability to troubleshoot problems from multiple perspectives
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Strong penchant for collaboration and teamwork
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Solid task prioritization, organization, and time management skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated skill in managing staff and projects
• Ability to create and manage a budget, accounting for and preserving project resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with and understanding of policing
• Experience with and knowledge of grant-funded efforts
• Experience in a non-profit organization, association, or criminal justice environment

Special Conditions and Work Environment

• Travel will be required based on job responsibilities
• Work takes place primarily in an office environment
• Light lifting, bending, and reaching may be required

Highlights of Employee Benefits

•  Medical HMO: Free for Employee and Family (Local Employees)
•  Vision: Free for Employee
•  Dental: Offered at a reasonable rate for Employee and Family
•  403B: IACP Match - up to 6% - after one year of employment

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

• The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter.
• Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number
• The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated
• Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

Public Health Compliance: IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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