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Government Affairs Manager, Workplace Policy

Government Affairs Manager, Workplace Policy

National Safety CouncilWashington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.

We are currently looking for a Government Affairs Manager, Workplace Policy to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

Position Highlights :

The Government Affairs Manager, Workplace Policy, is part of a dynamic team that juggles many issues at once. This person manages NSC legislative, regulatory, and policy development, with a focus on workplace safety policy at the federal level. This person is accountable for :

Advancing workplace safety policy, NSC legislative and regulatory priorities, and identifying strategic opportunities for NSC before federal audiences and with industry and nonprofit partners.

Developing NSC policy positions to set strategy and manage the communication of NSC policies to key audiences.

Serving as a public-facing expert on workplace public policy matters.

Identifying and managing relationships with partner organizations to maximize NSC legislative and regulatory effectiveness and reach.

Juggling multiple issues at the same time.

Working collaboratively with NSC team members.

What You'll Do :

  • Policy Issues Management

Track the introduction and movement of workplace safety-related legislation for assigned areas, primarily at the federal level. Recommend legislation that the organization should consider endorsing or opposing.

  • Engage and meet regularly with legislators and staff, and other policymakers to develop and advance legislation and other policy initiatives.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to highlight and advance NSC work and voice, including submitting testimony to legislative bodies and agencies.
  • Track administrative proposals, rulemakings, requests for comment and information, and related regulatory activity on workplace safety programs of importance, and engage in the development of regulations and standards.
  • Testify at hearings on behalf of NSC for workplace safety issues where NSC has defined policy positions or expertise through programs and research.
  • Track positions of legislators related to NSC strategic issues. Identify potential sponsors of NSC-proposed legislation and build champions for NSC priorities
  • Represent NSC at meetings and speak as an expert on NSC positions on policies.
  • Relationship Building
  • Build awareness and understanding of NSC policy issues with policymakers. Manage and develop partnership agreements with targeted agencies.

  • Lead or participate in alliances and coalitions of organizations aligned around shared safety issues, harness these coalitions to advance NSC legislative and regulatory initiatives, and increase the prominence of NSC.
  • Build relationships with key government affairs contacts at other associations and agencies, and seek out organizations and coalitions with whom NSC can partner to further its strategic objectives.
  • Develop relationships with NSC board members, individual organizational members, delegates, chapters, and other stakeholders who are directly involved with NSC.
  • Communications / Advocacy
  • Present to NSC stakeholders regarding Government Affairs priorities and activities.

  • Engage NSC stakeholders in contacting elected officials at key points in the legislative process.
  • Work across the organization to share relevant information and engage internal stakeholders in policy discussions.
  • Research and draft official NSC policy positions on pertinent safety topics.
  • Promote NSC policy positions and programmatic activities with relevant government and association partners.
  • Develop and deliver written and oral communications to promote NSC positions.
  • Aid as necessary in planning, overseeing, and evaluating staged NSC events held to promote NSC public policy positions, as necessary (e.g., Capitol Hill fly-in events).
  • Communicate efforts with the Government Affairs team and ensure appropriate knowledge of projects and collaboration on shared efforts.
  • Publicly highlight NSC workplace safety efforts and public policy measures through LinkedIn posts, blogs, and other communications channels as appropriate.
  • Organization Management and Support
  • Identify potential federal membership and grant opportunities and help maintain existing partnerships and revenue relationships.

  • Identify opportunities to engage other NSC functions and offices.
  • Complement the work and activities of others on the Government Affairs team, including transportation-focused efforts and state-specific efforts.
  • Other Job Duties
  • Follow safety policies and practices specific to job / position and level.

  • Help manage the DC office and the DC office safety program.
  • Serve as the first line of review for internal products before they advance to the Vice President for review.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.
  • We're Looking for Someone with :

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least 8 years of a combination of relevant experience in State and Federal Government Affairs, with at least 3 years of experience with legislative and regulatory affairs
  • Experience with regulatory affairs related to safety and health issues preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of legislative and appropriations processes.
  • Must possess the ability to work autonomously and with little direction.
  • Salary for this role is $120,000
  • This is a hybrid / remote position for the DC Metro area.
  • Reasons You'll Love it here :

    NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life. We offer the following :

  • At least 20 PTO days accrued 1
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    year and 11 paid holidays

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Reimbursable training
  • Dress for your day
  • Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step. It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way!

    NSC is an equal opportunity employer.

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