Manager, Public Policy

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title: Manager, Public Policy

Department: Public Policy

Reports to: Vice President, Public Policy

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Grade: 19

FLSA Status: Exempt

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Help lead NIB’s efforts to support, grow and transform the AbilityOne Program, along with any other efforts to expand employment for people who are blind. Provide leadership in cultivating understanding and support for NIB, its associated agencies and the AbilityOne Program from Congress, Federal Executive Branch Agencies, Consumer and/or other organizations also concerned with disability employment and federal procurement policy.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

On a daily basis, communicate by telephone, email, videoconference, or in person with the following: NIB staff, congressional staff and members, federal executive branch employees, NAEPB, SourceAmerica, and organizations of or for the blind.

Employees in Other Division Ongoing

Supervisory Personnel Ongoing

Associated Agency Personnel Ongoing

Federal Government Agencies Ongoing

Organizations for People with Disabilities Ongoing

SUPERVISION REQUIRED

This position works at the direction of the Vice President, Public Policy and is expected to accomplish routine tasks with little supervision according to priorities established by supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS

Directly responsible for the work of the Specialist, Public Policy. May provide indirect oversight of various office personnel or vendors.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable.

Training and Specialized Knowledge Required

• Solid understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience working with Members of Congress or other policy makers required.
• Familiarity with the Congressional Record, Federal Register, Congress.gov and other sources of information on federal procurement and disability employment; Internet and web-based research and monitoring tools.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and communicating about policy issues.
• Experience writing a variety of documents including, but not limited to, issue papers, congressional correspondence, and other letter format documents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong presentation skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Ethics /Integrity
• Customer Care
• Job Knowledge/ Technical Skills
• Process Improvement
• Decision Making
• Judgment and Problem Solving
• People Management

Experience Required

Eight (8) plus years of relevant work experience and at least 6 years of relevant public policy experience. Experience working in agencies serving people who are blind with the AbilityOne Program is a plus. Solid foundation of understanding and applying philosophical underpinnings and legal complexities of employment for people who are blind. Someone who is blind is strongly preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

The position requires ten (10) percent travel within the U.S.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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