Associate Manager, Tax, Economic and Health Policy

About Us

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

Position Overview

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks an associate manager for tax, economic, and health policy to provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support for policy leads, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for policy leads (e.g., IT needs, calendars, phones, travel, expense reports, personal contacts, subscription renewals, invoicing, reoccurring meeting/conference call setup, and presentation design.
• Write letters, draft memos, and other communication products for tax.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings using Microsoft Teams, maintain calendars in Outlook, and compile briefing materials for meetings.
• Receive visitors and answer routine inquiries and refer issue-specific matters to appropriate policy experts.
• Provide virtual event and meeting logistics support using Microsoft Teams and other platforms as requested, including Zoom.
• Support in-person events (e.g., greet guests; book rooms; handle catering, AV, and technical requirements; coordinate speaker travel; and circulate save the dates and other event notification emails).
• Support policy leads on coalition activities (e.g., invoicing, tracking membership dues, and maintaining the website).
• Oversee database management (e.g., maintain Salesforce distribution lists, archive meeting participation information, track member engagement, and liaise with Fundraising).
• Manage information flow to and from the vice presidents, policy experts, and other staff, including preparing, editing, and proofreading letters, memos, and invitations.
• Handle the editing and approval process for comment letters and testimony.
• Help manage departmental budgets.
• Oversee outside contract approvals and payments.
• Post to the Chamber’s public and internal websites.
• Track key policy developments and research priority issues.
• Support policy staff with specific tasks, including special projects and new initiatives.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• College degree and 2-4 years of administrative or office management experience supporting a senior-level executive.
• A basic understanding of tax, economic, and health policy.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to exercise discretion.
• Self-starter and problem solver.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Salesforce; Concur or Microsoft Teams are helpful but not required.
  
  
  

The salary range for this position is $60,906.00 to $70,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.