Date Posted:
May 31, 2026
Position Title:
Manager, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
Office/Company:
Partnership for Public Service
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07521
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$75,000–$95,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Manager will analyze and respond to real-time policy developments that affect public servants and government operations, while also contributing to the development of bold, forward-looking reform proposals aimed at making the federal government more effective, accountable and responsive.Manage key policy issue areas and portfolios under the direction of policy leads – to include topics such as federal government procedural and regulatory processes as well as oversight, accountability, personnel and effectiveness issues more generally.Bachelor’s degree required in public administration, political science, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional work or military experience.
Responsibilities:
• Manage key policy issue areas and portfolios under the direction of policy leads – to include topics such as federal government procedural and regulatory processes as well as oversight, accountability, personnel and effectiveness issues more generally.
• Track policies, bills, regulations, news and other items of interest to the Partnership’s policy and advocacy agenda and support timely policy analysis efforts.
• Explore new approaches to federal government reform through research and craft policy proposals and advocacy strategies that lead to successful implementation of novel policy ideas.
• Plan and manage policy events and convenings, both in-person and virtual, for key stakeholders to inform, pressure test and build momentum for reform proposals.
• Create and write policy communications products – including blogs, issue briefs, explainers, reports and talking points.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather input on and socialize policy priorities.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of total full-time work experience working in policy-relevant roles and institutions (government institutions, think tanks, campaigns and advocacy organizations, etc.).
• Strong policy research and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings for policy audiences.
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage various priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrate developed written, oral and presentation skills, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex information.
• Strong relationship building and management skills with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality and value.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws. Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.
