Public Policy Manager III

Ascendion | Engineering to Elevate Life
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About the Role
The Integrity Regulation Strategy and Policy team at the company seeks a team-oriented public policy manager to support its work to positively influence content regulation in the Americas region.

A typical public policy manager will advise on the client’s response to legislation impacting the company through bill analysis, advising on engagement and advocacy strategy, and developing the company’s messaging approach to regulatory developments facing the technology sector.

Successful public policy managers bring strong skills in program management, policy analysis and writing, and stakeholder coordination.

Job Title
Public Policy Manager III

Key Responsibilities
Support the team’s goals to drive company alignment on global content regulation strategy and policy to positively influence content regulation.

Monitor and research current and emerging regulation issues related to digital content and keep relevant teams and leadership informed of trendlines and developments.

Support the team’s response to regulatory developments impacting the company (e.g., legislative analysis, messaging development, and advocacy strategy).

Manage, coordinate, and participate in cross-functional engagement across the company – including with policy, operations, legal, and other teams – to identify priorities, align the company’s content regulation workstreams against priorities, and track progress in achieving content regulation goals.

Communicate orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders the company’s positions and policies, industry best practices, and global trends related to content regulation.

Manage company expectations while maintaining vendor’s unwavering standards for honesty and ethics, earning clients’ respect, trust, and confidence.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in law, policy, human rights, or relevant areas

7–10 years of experience engaging or working in public policy or government institutions, such as government agencies, independent regulators, legislative bodies, or in think tanks, NGOs, or advocacy roles

Relevant work experience in internet technologies, security, privacy, integrity, safety, content moderation, and the surrounding policy environments, ideally including emphasis on freedom of expression

Policy stakeholder engagement and advocacy experience, including both oral and written communication

Experience in project or program management that includes cross-functional collaboration domestically and/or internationally

Demonstrated ability to work on sensitive topics and responsibly manage sensitive material and relationships

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree or PhD in law, policy, human rights, or relevant areas

Spanish language proficiency is preferred

FAANG or big tech background preferred

Location
Washington, DC (Onsite)

Salary Range
$104,000 – $151,840 annually
Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

5 personal days accrued each calendar year (The Paid Time Off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the city/state)

10–15 days of paid vacation time

6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year

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