Public Policy Manager II

Public Policy Manager II

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Public Policy Manager II for an opportunity in Onsite - Washington, DC!

Position Title: Public Policy Manager II

Location: Onsite - Washington, DC

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $50/hr. to $55/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description
? Prepare Client executives for meetings and public appearances involving third-party groups and stakeholders.
? Develop and lead internal processes to streamline team workflows and enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration.
? Manage and track budget for specific programs
? Develop and write a wide range of communications and policy materials
? Develop and track against metrics to measure success of programs and report back to leadership with progress
? Travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications
? 2-5 years of experience in government, technology, policy, or nonprofit sectors.
? Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications
? Experience engaging with policy stakeholders.
? Experience managing policy programs and events.
? Knowledge of the federal and/or state policy-making processes.
? Proven communications and decision-making skills along with project management skill
? Candidates should be creative-first thinkers, with an ability to ideate and execute
? The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, be strategic, flexible, and happy to work in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Years of Experience: 2-5

Must-Have Skills
1. Program Management & Partnerships
? Proven experience developing and managing partnerships and leading program management across multiple organizations or stakeholders.
2. Stakeholder Engagement & Community Building
? Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and organize communities of stakeholders, including direct involvement in stakeholder and community engagement and advocacy networks.
3. Agency, Corporate, or Nonprofit Collaboration
? Professional background in agency, corporate, or nonprofit environments, with a strong track record of cross-organizational collaboration and coordinating joint programs or campaigns.

Nice-to-Have Skills
1. Policy Expertise
? Strong understanding of the US policy landscape, particularly within technology, government, or nonprofit sectors.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration
? Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners across various functions.
3. Public Speaking & Representation
? Confident in representing the organization at events, conferences, and meetings with third-party groups.
4. Event Management
? Proven experience in events (planning, coordinating logistics, etc.)
Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249299 when responding to this ad.

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