Senior 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 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure

The Report Card for America’s Infrastructure is the preeminent report on the state of the nation’s infrastructure. Often cited by national media outlets, Members of Congress, and U.S. Presidents, the Report Card is released every four years and serves as a critical education and advocacy tool for ASCE and other organizations interested in infrastructure improvements. The latest Report Card was released in March 2025, garnering extensive response from congressional leaders and media such as CBS News, the New York Times, and NBC.

State-Based Infrastructure Report Cards

In addition to the national Report Card, ASCE issues state-based infrastructure report cards, which are a critical advocacy tool for local and grassroots engagement on infrastructure policy and investment. ASCE’s Senior Manager of Policy Research coordinates state report cards with volunteer-led committees delivering respected and valued documents on a continuing basis. ASCE expects 12 state report cards to be released in 2025.

Role of the Senior Manager of Policy Research

The Senior Manager of Policy Research oversees the development of state Infrastructure Report Cards, in close coordination with volunteers from the local and state regions. This includes assisting volunteers in standing up and organizing report card committees, leading workshops, guiding chapters through the national peer review process, troubleshooting issues that arise, and collaborating with ASCE’s media relations and government relations team members to plan for a successful release.

Additional Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will also help with a variety of projects and tasks related to the Infrastructure Initiatives team, including:

• Developing talking points and presentations given by ASCE leadership on the national Report Card and other policy reports;
• Supporting ASCE advocacy efforts to pivot state report card policy priorities into legislative action at the state and local levels;
• Working with the media relations and government relations teams to organize Capitol Hill briefings, press conferences, and other one-off events;
• Producing content to help amplify ASCE’s policy research and advocacy on infrastructurereportcard.org and other communication channels;
• Helping to build upon the release of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure by expanding its reach to relevant stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator invested in building and maintaining effective relationships with ASCE members and stakeholders. Experience is desired in contributing to fact-based and bipartisan policy reports, as well as polished presentations, ideally with a professional society or trade association engaged in infrastructure policy. The position requires proactive outreach to ensure strong working partnerships with volunteers and state/local officials. The ideal candidate will also be an excellent writer, have project management experience, a baccalaureate degree, and at least five years of professional experience. A master’s degree, as well as experience working with PowerPoint and web content, is a plus but not required.

About ASCE

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE’s mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

Commitment to Inclusion

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.

Position Details and Compensation

This position has hybrid work-from-home flexibility and is based in ASCE’s Washington, DC office location.

For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter. We offer a competitive salary with an anticipated range from $75,000 to $85,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and pet insurance; 12 paid holidays; 18 days PTO; corporate ASAE membership; and tuition reimbursement.

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