Senior Policy Manager – Anticorruption and Accountability

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategic development of policies and advocacy efforts for a multistate network focused on anti-corruption and accountability.

• Coordinate initiatives across multiple states to enhance the enforcement of current laws and establish new protective measures.

• Assist in federal initiatives aimed at combating corruption and promoting accountability, which include legislation, enforcement tools, and organizing efforts.

• Provide policy and technical assistance as well as strategic guidance to teams at the state level.

• Formulate policy proposals related to campaign finance, ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption.

• Conduct legislative analysis and policy research to support strategy development and communications.

• Prepare and submit campaign finance and/or ethics complaints to relevant state or federal entities.

• Monitor legislative developments at both state and federal levels and pinpoint opportunities for intervention.

• Collaborate with the Senior Policy Director to design and execute strategic campaigns.

• Develop educational resources, toolkits, and policy documents.

• Foster stakeholder engagement and nurture relationships with coalition partners.

• Build and lead coalitions while facilitating peer learning opportunities.

• Engage with policymakers and their staff to garner support for proposed reforms.

• Represent organizational viewpoints in public forums, testimonies, and media engagements.

• Work collaboratively with organizing, communications, programs, and development teams.

• Mentor junior staff, interns, and others involved in related projects.

• Contribute to strategic planning and ensure organizational alignment.

• Oversee grant deliverables and manage reporting obligations.

• Track and assess the impact of policy initiatives through data and metrics.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong dedication to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and commitment to a pro-democracy agenda.

• Proven knowledge of recent federal and state trends and legislation in at least two areas: anti-corruption, accountability, ethics, and campaign finance reform.

• Understanding of civil, criminal, and administrative processes for addressing corruption, particularly at the state level.

• Familiarity with state legislative processes, including policy research and analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, advocacy, and implementation.

• Insight into national political dynamics and familiarity with decision-makers and key stakeholders on anti-corruption and accountability issues.

• Experience in leading or significantly contributing to successful public advocacy campaigns at the local or state level.

• Experience in managing coalitions or groups with diverse stakeholder interests.

• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Capacity to navigate power dynamics and manage conflicts respectfully.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.

• Innovative and strategic thinker; adept at navigating ambiguity, setting goals, taking initiative, and solving problems.

• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines while demonstrating strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Commitment to fostering equity in work objectives and relationships.

• Openness to feedback and self-awareness regarding strengths and areas for growth.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom.

• Willingness to travel up to once a month for team meetings, events, stakeholder meetings, and/or staff retreats.

• Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause.

• Must not currently hold elected office, run for office, serve on a political candidate’s Steering or Finance Committee, or be involved with political party leadership.

• Must provide documentation authorizing work in the United States; Common Cause cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan covering 97% of employee medical expenses.

• 100% coverage for employee vision and dental benefits.

• 75% coverage for family medical care.

• 100% coverage for family vision and dental benefits.

• Salary increases based on geographic location.

• Additional 3% geographic adjustment for employees based in Washington, DC.

• Union-represented collective bargaining unit.