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Federal Relations Manager

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DC - Washington DC

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Regular

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Job Description

In this new role, the Federal Relations Manager position is responsible for representing the priorities of NREL to members of Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies. The manager will be based in Washington, DC, reporting to the DC-based Director of Government Relations, and will work closely with NREL research area leaders, and external stakeholders. The position supports the development and execution of strategies to best position NREL within the federal policy environment and requires ongoing awareness of priority research areas, analysis of legislative proposals, and proactive engagement of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will seek opportunities to bring NREL resources to bear on federal- and national-level issues, and possess strong relationship-building skills, as well as a history of building external partnerships over time.

The Federal Relations Manager will report to the Director of Government Relations and work with a broad range of colleagues to support the development and delivery of an integrated federal affairs strategy for NREL.

The key responsibilities of the Federal Relations Manager include:

Support NREL’s Director of Government Relations in implementation of the federal affairs strategy
Organize and manage efforts to educate policymakers, including Members of Congress and their staff members, on NREL expertise through activities such as in-person and online briefings, meetings, and visits
Facilitate review of draft legislation and technical assistance requests
Monitor and prepare written updates on legislation and policy
Manage and inventory NREL interactions with federal elected officials and staff
Represent NREL at select events
Work collaboratively with federal relations staff members at partner organizations
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the laboratory directorates – both scientific divisions and operations – to carry out other activities within the Government Relations Strategic Plan
Develop effective professional relationships with individuals on Capitol Hill and within the Administration and provide staff support for meetings and other means of engagement
Advance NREL strategy and mission objectives among key federal stakeholders
Serve as a NREL spokesperson to government officials and their staff
Establish a presence for NREL in federal venues where policy related to NREL interests are formed
Inform elected and appointed federal officials of NREL contributions, capabilities, and needs with respect to driving national prosperity and security

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Familiarity working in or with Congress and the federal legislative/regulatory processes, including the federal budget, appropriations, and authorization processes
Proven communication skills with the ability to translate key scientific concepts into lay-level language useful to policymakers
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with an array of diverse interests, individuals, and constituencies
Demonstrated organizational, research and analytical skills, as well as initiative and intellectual curiosity
Ability to communicate NREL strategy and narratives, understanding of what drives stakeholder opinion and behavior
Ability and willingness to travel
Established federal-level contacts and networks
Superior and extraordinarily persuasive written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and a reputation for reducing complex issues to salient points
Experience managing complex and difficult projects or initiatives simultaneously in a rapidly evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience on Capitol Hill
Track record of developing and deploying federal affairs or policy strategy; skilled at developing strategy and translating it into implementable actions and measurable outcomes
Superior coalition-building experience and skill
Knowledge of and experience with the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories and the Department of Energy
Experience working in complex policy and/or science and technology environments

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $93,100 - $167,600

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Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

Based on eligibility rules

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