Director, Government Affairs, BPC Action

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a Washington, DC-based think tank that helps policymakers work across the aisle to craft bipartisan solutions. By connecting lawmakers, delivering data and context, negotiating policy details, and creating space for bipartisan collaboration, BPC ensures democracy can function on behalf of all Americans. We believe that bipartisanship combines the best ideas of both parties to create even better, lasting policy.

BPC is currently seeking a government affairs director to lead the economics policy portfolio for BPC Action, the 501(c)(4) partner of the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of economics policy advocacy on Capitol Hill – including setting strategic vision, establishing annual goals and deliverables, and closely collaborating with BPC policy project directors on advocacy agenda.
• Participate in congressional outreach and represent BPC Action on behalf of BPC’s policy projects at regular meetings with congressional members and staff.
• Manage fiscal responsibility advocacy initiative, including collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Monitor the tracking and analysis of federal legislative developments in economics policy.
• Work with BPC Action’s President and BPC policy teams to ensure cross-collaboration across policy areas to advance fiscal advocacy goals and to conceptualize, develop, and produce written products, public events, and other activities to advance advocacy goals in assigned advocacy areas.
• Provide political guidance and strategic advice to policy and communications staff on written materials and public events to optimize legislative opportunities.
• Provide advice to BPC’s Development team on funding opportunities and assist in the preparation for meetings, events, and materials as needed.
• Forge productive working relationships with peer organizations and generate opportunities for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the federal legislative process.
• Strong political skills and ability to work diplomatically with a wide spectrum of viewpoints.
• Ability to manage large projects and multi-task.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships.
• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s or Law degree a plus.
• At least 8 years of experience working on Capitol Hill.

Compensation and Benefits

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

Health and Other Benefits

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include:

• 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment).
• 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year.
• Education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment.
• $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment.
• Metro benefits of up to $130 per month.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

Salary Range

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $225,000, commensurate with experience. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.

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