Senior Manager – Policy Research

## **American Society of Civil Engineers – Sr. Manager, Policy Research**

The **160,000+ member American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)** seeks an enthusiastic, personable, highly organized individual with excellent research, communication, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in and understanding of infrastructure policy to join our Washington, DC Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives staff.

The **Sr. Manager, Policy Research** works in ASCE’s Government Relations office to advance ASCE’s strategic priority of resilient infrastructure investment and innovation.

The Sr. Manager, Policy Research is a proactive, well‑organized, strong communicator and policy analyst, and plays a critical role in ASCE’s **Infrastructure Report Card** program, supporting the national Infrastructure Report Card and providing day‑to‑day management of the development and release of state Infrastructure Report Cards by ASCE member sections and branches.

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## **State Infrastructure Report Cards**

For state Infrastructure Report Cards, the Sr. Manager will be the primary point of contact for members participating in state Infrastructure Report Card committees, from committee formation to research support, event planning, and ongoing outreach.

The Sr. Manager will:

– Provide guidance and counsel on Report Card methodology and research
– Make edits and content suggestions
– Recommend release strategies
– Inform plans for continued advocacy at the state and local level
– Coordinate with ASCE media relations and state government relations staff
– Contribute relevant content to **InfrastructureReportCard.org**

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## **National Infrastructure Report Card**

For the national Infrastructure Report Card, the Sr. Manager will assist ASCE’s **Committee on America’s Infrastructure**, the volunteer member body that oversees the program, with outreach on the newly released **2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure**.

The Sr. Manager will also:

– Coordinate preparations for the **2029 Report Card**, including release planning and communications
– Support third‑party outreach through conferences and events

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## **Additional Responsibilities**

The Sr. Manager will support ASCE’s partnerships with organizations that share ASCE’s positions on resilient infrastructure investment and innovation. The role also includes monitoring infrastructure efforts and reports from other organizations and tracking emerging issues and trends.

Responsibilities include:

– Lead day‑to‑day project management of state Infrastructure Report Cards, including coordination with committees, methodology guidance, editing, outreach, and web‑based content
– Engage regularly with the Committee on America’s Infrastructure on the status of state Report Cards
– Strengthen the quality of Report Cards through technical assistance on research and writing
– Assist ongoing efforts to develop and promote the national Infrastructure Report Card
– Create and plan materials, programs, and events that increase awareness of the need to improve the nation’s infrastructure
– Promote state Report Card research in ASCE’s state and local advocacy efforts
– Advance ASCE’s partnerships and participation in coalitions advocating for infrastructure investment and improvement
– Coordinate and prepare for ASCE participation in conferences and speaking engagements
– Promote online content at **InfrastructureReportCard.org**, covering state and regional report cards and infrastructure news and trends
– Represent ASCE through occasional travel to in‑person trainings, external partner events, and related conferences
– Conduct proactive outreach to ensure strong working partnerships with volunteers and state/local officials

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## **Ideal Candidate Qualifications**

– A bachelor’s degree (**master’s degree a plus**)
– 5 years’ experience with a professional society or trade association engaged in infrastructure policy
– Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated project management expertise
– Experience contributing to fact‑based and bipartisan policy reports and creating polished presentations
– Experience with **ArcGIS** software a plus

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## **About ASCE**

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to advancing the civil engineering profession to serve the public good. ASCE staff work together as a team, based on trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. We maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team—one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates, including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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## **Work Environment & Compensation**

This position offers **hybrid work‑from‑home flexibility** and is based in ASCE’s Washington, DC office.

For consideration, submissions must include a **resume and cover letter**.

ASCE offers a competitive salary, anticipated range **$85K–$100K**, with comprehensive benefits including:

– Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and pet insurance
– 12 paid holidays
– 18 days PTO
– Corporate ASAE membership
– Tuition reimbursement

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