Senior Manager, Government Relations

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Government Relations, advances AIHA’s federal public policy priorities by coordinating and supporting member-driven advocacy with Congress, federal agencies, and partnering organizations. This role does not engage in direct lobbying; instead, it focuses on mobilizing, training, and empowering AIHA members and volunteer leaders to advocate effectively on behalf of the association.

The Senior Manager leads the development and execution of strategies, resources, and advocacy campaigns to increase member engagement and advance AIHA’s top policy objectives. The position ensures full compliance with relevant legal and ethical standards and provides timely policy analysis and recommendations to AIHA leadership. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and track legislative and regulatory activity on priority issues

Provide training, resources, and guidance to members to effectively advocate for AIHA’s priorities

Coordinate with AIHA volunteers to develop comments to Members of Congress and agency leaders; prepare testimony for hearings; and organize remote and in-person meetings among policymakers, members, and the CEO as needed

Conduct periodic reviews of AIHA’s public policy priorities and recommend updates as needed

Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of advocacy campaigns and member participation

Develop and manage content on AIHA’s public affairs web pages, including the Grassroots Advocacy Center

Author advocacy materials, action alerts, and other communications for member use

Coordinate with AIHA’s marketing department on creation of media alerts, social media posts, and other external-facing communications

Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable laws and ethical standards, maintaining a clear distinction between member-driven and direct lobbying

Oversee and coordinate efforts with AIHA’s outsourced government relations contractor, which manages state affairs; liaise with AIHA’s local sections (chapters) to support state legislative and/or regulatory matters

Serve as AIHA’s representative to the Workplace EHS Coalition (an informal group of occupational and environmental health and safety nonprofits focused on shared advocacy)

Perform other related duties as assigned

Financial Responsibilities

Work with the CEO to develop annual budget and projections, monitor income and expenses, and ensure the maintenance of accurate and detailed records

Work with the CEO to execute, monitor, and oversee performance on relevant contracts and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or related field (or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree)

5–7 years of Government Relations experience working with legislators, government agencies, and other stakeholders

Proficiency with legislative procedures, including bill analysis and conducting legislative research

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a related area

Association or nonprofit experience

Familiarity with State OSHA programs

Experience with legislative advocacy and grassroots mobilization

To Truly Excel, You Will Have

Discipline, focus, and strong follow-up

An entrepreneurial and self-directed work style

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

A high level of attention to detail

Excellent writing and public speaking skills

Willingness to occasionally work extended hours during intense legislative or regulatory periods

Ability to work independently, manage volunteers, and meet deadlines

Strong skills in distilling and clearly conveying key messages

A proven ability to develop relationships with key influencers

Substantive knowledge of how Washington operates, plus the ability to coordinate strategies at state and local levels

Travel

Travel to the annual conference may be required for this position.

Residency Requirement

Based on AIHA’s business set-up and to maximize hybrid work opportunities, AIHA only employs individuals who live in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia. To be considered, candidates must live in—or be willing to relocate to—one of these locations.

Salary

The pay for this position ranges from $85,000–$95,000 based on experience and education.

Benefits

AIHA offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits partially funded by the organization. Additional benefits include a 401(k) match, FSA, Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, flexible scheduling, telecommute options, and paid holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave. AIHA provides professional development opportunities (internal and external) and tuition reimbursement.

Department: Executive Office
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position

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