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Posting Period:
May 17, 2025 - Until Filled
Employee Type:
NEASO NEA Staff Organization
Position Type:
Regular (fixed-term) (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$96,740.00 - $153,571.00
Rank:
NEASO Rank 7
Position Details:
Position Summary: The essential functions of this position include developing and maintaining effective bipartisan working relationships with members of Congress, the federal executive branch, and other national policy-makers. The incumbent advocates and coordinates support for NEA's position on federal policies and legislation, develops strategies and approaches for effective advocacy, and researches, analyzes, and evaluates federal issues, legislation, rules and regulations. The incumbent also researches legislative issues and assists in the development of testimony, model legislation, position papers, and reports; and works with the NEA leaders and field staff to be influential in the legislative process in support of the Association's federal legislative program. In addition, the incumbent makes oral presentations and attends political events, responds to press inquiries, works on campaigns and evaluates NEA's position on federal education and related legislative policies important to NEA, its affiliates and its members. To carry out responsibilities, the employee uses a personal computer, associated software, other office technology and travels occasionally. This position is based at NEA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Qualifications: Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained. Relevant advanced degree preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Five years professional lobbying experience involving political action or government relations at federal or state level. Experience in public policy advocacy at the state or federal level or experience in legislative or executive branch work at the state or federal level or Capitol Hill lobbying experience or combination of the above. Other Requirements: Writing samples (testimony, position papers, etc.), or samples of recent work products may be required at time of interview. Must be available to work evenings or weekends. Some travel required.
Selection Criteria: Tier 1 (Essential): Extensive working knowledge and experience on Capitol Hill or with Congressional and executive branch processes and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of education, social and economic justice issues. Proven federal legislative advocacy skills, including demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating federal issues, rules, regulations and legislation. Demonstrated high-level and effective interpersonal skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective bipartisan working relationships, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on internal and external teams. Experience in and willingness to work in a frenetic and fluid legislative/political environment. Proven flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing conditions. Tier 2 (Significant): Knowledge of federal legislative process. Established relationships with key Congressional staff for both Democrats and Republicans, as well as other education and advocacy organizations. Proven awareness of current political environment and on-going strategic implications that affect NEA’s legislative and political activities. Tier 3 (Desirable): Established relationships with members and staff on both sides of the aisle. Demonstrated knowledge of Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and/or the Higher Education Act (HEA). Demonstrated ability of reaching out and strategically utilizing grassroots membership to advance a policy agenda. Knowledge of Government Relation’s mission and strategic objectives.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation, e.g., airplane, car.
NEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. To apply for this position or to search for other openings, please go to our jobs page at Careers at NEA (myworkdayjobs.com)
NEA Participates in E-Verify. Read more here E-Verify Participation & Right to Work.
NEA complies with the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2023.
Posting Period:
May 17, 2025 - Until Filled
Employee Type:
NEASO NEA Staff Organization
Position Type:
Regular (fixed-term) (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$96,740.00 - $153,571.00
Rank:
NEASO Rank 7
Position Details:
Position Summary: The essential functions of this position include developing and maintaining effective bipartisan working relationships with members of Congress, the federal executive branch, and other national policy-makers. The incumbent advocates and coordinates support for NEA's position on federal policies and legislation, develops strategies and approaches for effective advocacy, and researches, analyzes, and evaluates federal issues, legislation, rules and regulations. The incumbent also researches legislative issues and assists in the development of testimony, model legislation, position papers, and reports; and works with the NEA leaders and field staff to be influential in the legislative process in support of the Association's federal legislative program. In addition, the incumbent makes oral presentations and attends political events, responds to press inquiries, works on campaigns and evaluates NEA's position on federal education and related legislative policies important to NEA, its affiliates and its members. To carry out responsibilities, the employee uses a personal computer, associated software, other office technology and travels occasionally. This position is based at NEA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Qualifications: Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained. Relevant advanced degree preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Five years professional lobbying experience involving political action or government relations at federal or state level. Experience in public policy advocacy at the state or federal level or experience in legislative or executive branch work at the state or federal level or Capitol Hill lobbying experience or combination of the above. Other Requirements: Writing samples (testimony, position papers, etc.), or samples of recent work products may be required at time of interview. Must be available to work evenings or weekends. Some travel required.
Selection Criteria: Tier 1 (Essential): Extensive working knowledge and experience on Capitol Hill or with Congressional and executive branch processes and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of education, social and economic justice issues. Proven federal legislative advocacy skills, including demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating federal issues, rules, regulations and legislation. Demonstrated high-level and effective interpersonal skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective bipartisan working relationships, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on internal and external teams. Experience in and willingness to work in a frenetic and fluid legislative/political environment. Proven flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing conditions. Tier 2 (Significant): Knowledge of federal legislative process. Established relationships with key Congressional staff for both Democrats and Republicans, as well as other education and advocacy organizations. Proven awareness of current political environment and on-going strategic implications that affect NEA’s legislative and political activities. Tier 3 (Desirable): Established relationships with members and staff on both sides of the aisle. Demonstrated knowledge of Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and/or the Higher Education Act (HEA). Demonstrated ability of reaching out and strategically utilizing grassroots membership to advance a policy agenda. Knowledge of Government Relation’s mission and strategic objectives.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation, e.g., airplane, car.
NEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. To apply for this position or to search for other openings, please go to our jobs page at Careers at NEA (myworkdayjobs.com)
NEA Participates in E-Verify. Read more here E-Verify Participation & Right to Work.
NEA complies with the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2023.