NASAA
Senior Manager for Policy and Government Affairs
NASAA, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Manager for Policy and Government Affairs
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Base pay range $126,000 - $136,000 per year.
Summary of Position The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), a prominent Washington, D.C. association devoted to supporting the work of state and provincial securities regulators, is seeking a Senior Manager for Policy and Government Affairs within the organization’s Policy and Government Affairs department. The position reports directly to the Director of Policy and Government Affairs.
The Senior Manager’s primary focus (approximately 75% of the role) is on state and federal legislative monitoring and analysis, maintenance of informational resources for NASAA members such as model act toolkits, and maintenance of NASAA’s relationships with state-focused associations. The remaining 25% of the role supports NASAA’s federal policy priorities, with limited direct engagement on Capitol Hill. This is not a direct advocacy position. The Senior Manager role is designed to facilitate and otherwise foster direct engagement between NASAA members and their state lawmakers, as well as their congressional delegations.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative, detail-oriented, and service-oriented. The candidate will have proven experience tracking, analyzing, and summarizing state and federal legislation in securities or related policy areas such as artificial intelligence, banking, cryptocurrency, financial technology, housing, insurance, or financial services.
Responsibilities
Serve as an operational lead and bridge between the Director’s strategic priorities and the Department’s implementation of them.
Manage NASAA’s state-federal legislative tracking and analysis program.
Guide up to two (2) legislative analysts in research, drafting, and periodic publication of legislative updates, advisories, and model act resources.
Ensure timely maintenance of areas of NASAA website dedicated to legislative policy resources.
Respond to NASAA member inquiries as needed.
Manage stakeholder relations program with state legislative affairs contacts at organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Raise awareness with internal and external stakeholders of NASAA legislative resources and otherwise advance NASAA’s interests.
Assist in developing communications that NASAA members can use to engage with Congress, including preparation of the NASAA Federal Policy Agenda as amended.
Contribute to content development and as needed administration of and planning for NASAA events such as NASAA’s annual Public Policy Symposium and Congressional Visits Program.
Support engagement with Congress and selected external stakeholders as needed.
Coordinate internal and external meetings.
Manage project timelines.
Mentor analysts on best practices for legislative tracking and analysis.
Collaborate with other NASAA departments and NASAA members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Advanced degree (JD, Master’s, MBA) preferred.
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant full-time professional experience.
Experience with legislative tracking and analysis at the state or federal level.
Proficiency with tracking tools such as BillTrack50 and PoliticoPro.
Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong understanding of securities and financial services regulation.
Strong ability to independently analyze and summarize complex legislation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A positive, solutions-focused attitude.
Flexibility to work extended hours when needed, particularly when Congress is in session.
Flexibility to travel, including on weekends, up to 15% of the time.
Experience or demonstrated interest in financial and emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain, and distributed ledger technology.
Benefits & Additional Details
Competitive compensation package including health insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement plan options.
Opportunities for professional development.
Hybrid working schedule: up to 3 days per week remote; on-site schedule as described for onboarding.
NASAA reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
NASAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
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Base pay range $126,000 - $136,000 per year.
Summary of Position The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), a prominent Washington, D.C. association devoted to supporting the work of state and provincial securities regulators, is seeking a Senior Manager for Policy and Government Affairs within the organization’s Policy and Government Affairs department. The position reports directly to the Director of Policy and Government Affairs.
The Senior Manager’s primary focus (approximately 75% of the role) is on state and federal legislative monitoring and analysis, maintenance of informational resources for NASAA members such as model act toolkits, and maintenance of NASAA’s relationships with state-focused associations. The remaining 25% of the role supports NASAA’s federal policy priorities, with limited direct engagement on Capitol Hill. This is not a direct advocacy position. The Senior Manager role is designed to facilitate and otherwise foster direct engagement between NASAA members and their state lawmakers, as well as their congressional delegations.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative, detail-oriented, and service-oriented. The candidate will have proven experience tracking, analyzing, and summarizing state and federal legislation in securities or related policy areas such as artificial intelligence, banking, cryptocurrency, financial technology, housing, insurance, or financial services.
Responsibilities
Serve as an operational lead and bridge between the Director’s strategic priorities and the Department’s implementation of them.
Manage NASAA’s state-federal legislative tracking and analysis program.
Guide up to two (2) legislative analysts in research, drafting, and periodic publication of legislative updates, advisories, and model act resources.
Ensure timely maintenance of areas of NASAA website dedicated to legislative policy resources.
Respond to NASAA member inquiries as needed.
Manage stakeholder relations program with state legislative affairs contacts at organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Raise awareness with internal and external stakeholders of NASAA legislative resources and otherwise advance NASAA’s interests.
Assist in developing communications that NASAA members can use to engage with Congress, including preparation of the NASAA Federal Policy Agenda as amended.
Contribute to content development and as needed administration of and planning for NASAA events such as NASAA’s annual Public Policy Symposium and Congressional Visits Program.
Support engagement with Congress and selected external stakeholders as needed.
Coordinate internal and external meetings.
Manage project timelines.
Mentor analysts on best practices for legislative tracking and analysis.
Collaborate with other NASAA departments and NASAA members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Advanced degree (JD, Master’s, MBA) preferred.
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant full-time professional experience.
Experience with legislative tracking and analysis at the state or federal level.
Proficiency with tracking tools such as BillTrack50 and PoliticoPro.
Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong understanding of securities and financial services regulation.
Strong ability to independently analyze and summarize complex legislation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A positive, solutions-focused attitude.
Flexibility to work extended hours when needed, particularly when Congress is in session.
Flexibility to travel, including on weekends, up to 15% of the time.
Experience or demonstrated interest in financial and emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain, and distributed ledger technology.
Benefits & Additional Details
Competitive compensation package including health insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement plan options.
Opportunities for professional development.
Hybrid working schedule: up to 3 days per week remote; on-site schedule as described for onboarding.
NASAA reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
NASAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
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