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Alliance Defending Freedom · 7 hours ago

Federal Government Relations Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $144K/yr

Alliance Defending Freedom is dedicated to protecting religious freedom and free speech. The Federal Government Relations Manager will act as a key strategist and liaison with federal decision-makers, advocating for ADF's policy initiatives and building relationships with policymakers.

Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Advocate and coordinate support for ADF positions on federal governmental policies and legislation, with a particular focus on tech policy, free speech, and global censorship

Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and their staff on Capitol Hill, encouraging and facilitating effective working relationships with key government and policy allies

Attend regularly scheduled meetings, congressional hearings, and staff and Member events to represent ADF’s interests

Promote and support strategies and approaches for effective advocacy, working collaboratively with the ADF team and external allies

Research, analyze, and evaluate issues related to legislation and government action, and assist in the development of testimony, legislation, position papers, and reports

Track legislative priorities, hearings, and floor speeches and actions to keep ADF leadership informed

Travel as needed to meet with policy groups, legislative staff, and other stakeholders to discuss policy, strategy, and effective advocacy to government officials and the public

Speak publicly regarding ADF’s legislative priorities, including to the media

Qualification

Capitol Hill experiencePolicy analysisLegislative advocacyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, public affairs, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience working on Capitol Hill (legislative staff, preferably in the U.S. Senate)

Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate governmental issues, rules, regulations, and legislation

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work both independently and collaboratively on internal and external teams

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key Congressional staff (both Democrat and Republican) and with mission-related advocacy organizations

Willingness and ability to travel, especially during legislative sessions

Strong record of communication and relationship development with policymakers and allied organizations