Senior Outreach Manager

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (Committee) is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization committed to educating the public on issues with significant fiscal policy impact. Our bipartisan leadership comprises some of the nation’s leading budget experts, including many past heads of the House and Senate Budget Committees, the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Government Accountability Office.

Senior Outreach Manager

The Committee is looking for a dynamic Senior Outreach Manager. This role will be responsible for leading the recruitment, development, and engagement of external partnerships and coalitions on a variety of fiscal policy-related topics.

An ideal candidate will have impeccable project management, organizational, and communication skills—both written and verbal—a good understanding of the key fiscal policy issues facing our nation, and a successful track record of working with and engaging multiple stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage and build coalitions with public policy and advocacy organizations, civic and business leaders, and former elected officials in support of the Committee’s policy work.

• Identify and successfully recruit potential stakeholders and partner organizations to actively engage in coalition activities.

• Convene, organize, and facilitate coalition and other stakeholder/partner meetings.

• Oversee preparations and facilitate the building and management of coalitions and engage communications across multiple platforms.

• Proactively identify and address the needs of coalition partners involved in advocacy and program implementation and align engagement approaches accordingly.

• Exercise judgment to prioritize opportunities, prepare talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting material as needed.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of professional experience; Office of Management and Budget and Capitol Hill experience a plus.

• A self-starter who is able to develop and enact multiple creative coalition initiatives.

• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills—able to establish and implement systems and identify resources to ensure successful completion of projects.

• Strong communication skills (written & oral), extremely polished and professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills to act as one of the faces of the organization.

• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.

• Passion for the Committee.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to [email protected]. When applying, please write “Senior Outreach Manager” in the subject line.

Salary: $80,000 to $110,000 with a generous benefits package including health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; 403(b) contribution; and paid time off.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and other such factors in accordance with U.S. state and federal laws.