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Washington, DC, Government Outreach, Senior Manager

Employer
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Location
California, United States
Closing date
4 Aug 2020

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.  

The Hoover Institution is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time Government Outreach, Senior Manager position located in the Hoover-Washington, DC office.

About Stanford University's Hoover Institution:

The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Government Outreach, Senior Manager reporting to the Director of Media Relations in Washington D.C. will oversee external relations, develop and maintain relationships with legislative and agency officials, Stanford and Hoover staff, and other higher education and think tank institutions.

CORE DUTIES:

  • Oversee all aspects of complex external relations programs, projects and events, including coordinating special programs and overseeing production of audio/visual or written and visual materials. Projects include government and/or industry outreach efforts, including working with Hoover scholars and third party interest groups to stakeholders regarding Hoover's scholarly work.
  • Outreach before public officials to provide information regarding Hoover's scholarly work.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with legislative and agency officials and bodies and member associations in the higher education and think tank sector to assist in developing and implementing strategies to achieve objectives.
  • Research, analyze, and summarize issues of importance to Hoover scholars. Draft statements, testimony, and presentations on these issues for review and communication to both internal and external audiences.
  • Identify, address, and mitigate unforeseen and/or rapidly unfolding events that may negatively impact relationships between Hoover and other constituencies, keeping senior leadership appropriately advised and informed on a timely basis.
  • Provide federal and state audiences with selected, proactive and timely information about Hoover's scholarly work, accomplishments and interests. Schedule and follow-through on appointments and attend briefings and hearings.
  • Monitor and interpret federal and state legislation and/or proposed actions by city and/or state government and advise senior management of potential impacts.
  • Respond to constituent inquiries.
  • May direct and/or supervise staff.

ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES*:

  • Oversee all external relationships with legislative, judicial, and the executive branches of the federal government.
  • Oversee and administer all aspects of the Stuart Family Congressional Fellowship Program.
  • Oversee and administer all aspects of the Hoover Institution In Washington Economic Fellowship Program.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with legislative, agency, and judicial officials and bodies and member associations.
  • Research, analyze, and summarize issues of importance to the Hoover Institution.

* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience. Five years or more experience on Capitol Hill and/or Federal Government strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience in a government-relations, environment, focusing on federal and/or state level.
  • Demonstrates high level of judgment and knowledge of the political process at the federal and/or state level.
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with policymakers.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to diplomatically solve problems and build key relationships.
  • Ability to recognize potential areas of constituency concern and address, resolve and/or mitigate problems or issues.
  • Advanced skills to read, interpret, understand and respond to pending and proposed legislation.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Commitment to the core values of the Hoover Institution, enthusiasm about our mission, and requisite knowledge, skills, to contribute and implement ideas in our Washington, DC office.

Certifications and Licenses:

  • None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
  • Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
  • Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
  • Rarely sort/file paperwork.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Ability to travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
  • The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Job Code: 4277
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Grade: K
  • Department URL: http://www.hoover.org
  • Requisition ID: 86201

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