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JOB IDENTIFICATION
Title: Manager, Public Policy
Department: Public Policy
Reports to: Vice President, Public Policy
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Grade: 19
FLSA Status: Exempt
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Help lead NIB’s efforts to support, grow and transform the AbilityOne Program, along with any other efforts to expand employment for people who are blind. Provide leadership in cultivating understanding and support for NIB, its associated agencies and the AbilityOne Program from Congress, Federal Executive Branch Agencies, Consumer and/or other organizations also concerned with disability employment and federal procurement policy.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
On a daily basis, communicate by telephone, email, videoconference, or in person with the following: NIB staff, congressional staff and members, federal executive branch employees, NAEPB, SourceAmerica, and organizations of or for the blind.
Employees in Other Division Ongoing
Supervisory Personnel Ongoing
Associated Agency Personnel Ongoing
Federal Government Agencies Ongoing
Organizations for People with Disabilities Ongoing
SUPERVISION REQUIRED
This position works at the direction of the Vice President, Public Policy and is expected to accomplish routine tasks with little supervision according to priorities established by supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS
Directly responsible for the work of the Specialist, Public Policy. May provide indirect oversight of various office personnel or vendors.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable.
Training and Specialized Knowledge Required
Experience Required
Eight (8) plus years of relevant work experience and at least 6 years of relevant public policy experience. Experience working in agencies serving people who are blind with the AbilityOne Program is a plus. Solid foundation of understanding and applying philosophical underpinnings and legal complexities of employment for people who are blind. Someone who is blind is strongly preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
The position requires ten (10) percent travel within the U.S.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.
NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Other
Ancillary Healthcare
$97k-129k (estimate)
05/02/2023
07/24/2024
nib.org
ALEXANDRIA, VA
50 - 100
1938
Private
KEVIN LYNCH
<$5M
Ancillary Healthcare
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