Sr. Policy Manager

Since 1987, NMAC has advanced its mission through a variety of public policy education programs; national conferences; treatment and research programs and trainings; electronic and printed resource materials. NMAC represents a coalition of 3,000 CBOs and AIDS service organizations (ASOs) delivering HIV/AIDS services in communities of color nationwide. NMAC's advocacy efforts are funded through private funders and donors only. For more information vist: www.nmac.org

About the job:

NMAC is seeking an outstanding policy analyst to work on federal affairs. The Senior Policy Manager will work to develop and implement NMAC’s federal policy positions and strategy on a range of issues; represent NMAC in meetings with federal policymakers and Administration staff; develop a variety of written materials; track relevant federal legislation; organize Hill briefings and other events; and contribute to the overall work of the Government Affairs and Communications Division. 

Position Overview:

The incumbent will report to the Director of Government Affairs and Communications, and work with the division to do the following:

• Translate complicated subject matter into effective policies and strategies to achieve NMAC goals

• Articulate policy goals and direction of NMAC in a clear and concise manner

• Represent NMAC in meetings with Hill and Administration staff

• Provide technical assistance to federal policymakers and staff

• Represent NMAC at select coalition meetings

• Cultivate relationships with federal policy staff, researchers, other experts, and coalition partners

• Draft federal policy briefs, testimony, report language, and other written materials

• Track relevant federal legislation, activities of federal agencies, and projects and initiatives of other national organizations

• Organize Hill briefings and other events

• Garner visibility for NMAC’s policy issues through presentations at conferences and meetings

• Work on federal grants and proposals

• Contribute creatively to message development

• Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and/or related field preferred with a minimum of four years work experience or equivalent combination of 10 years experience

  • Knowledge of the federal legislative process

  • Demonstrated experience in  health policy and HIV/AIDS and a commitment to social change

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Strong demonstrated writing and oral communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft products and advocacy programs

  Compensation is competitive, based on experience and educational qualifications.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at NMAC must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.
  
  All applicants please send your cover letter including salary requirements and resume to the following web link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=889141

  
  Applications closes Midnight September 30, 2011.