Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.
If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.
When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.
At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:
- A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
- Competitive pay and performance incentives
- A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.
Position Overview:
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government Affairs Deputy Director assists in the development and implementation of WWP's public policy strategy to advance its legislative, regulatory, and advocacy priorities. The Government Affairs Deputy Director communicates WWP's public policy positions, identifies new and timely opportunities to share the impact of WWP programs and services, and strengthens relationships with congressional staff and members, federal agency staff and appointees, nonprofit organizations, as well as internal and external partners and stakeholders. The Government Affairs Deputy Director leads and manages WWP's lobbying team, oversees and guides legislative engagement and broader public policy strategies, and supports the Government Affairs Director in leading WWP's Government Affairs program.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Government Affairs team in building and enhancing collaborative relationships to advance WWP advocacy priorities and inform on WWP public policy positions.
- Support the Government Affairs Director in the development and implementation of advocacy campaigns for high-priority policy initiatives at the federal and state levels.
- Oversee WWP's lobbying activity before Congress, to include identifying priorities, establishing team goals, and establishing operating procedures to ensure WWP is able to effectively and routinely engage legislative policy makers on policies that impact wounded, ill, or injured Warriors, as well as family support members and caregivers.
- Coordinate engagement with federal agencies, to include the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, to ensure regular attendance at meetings and informed representation of WWP public policy priorities and the organization's key constituencies.
- Prepare internal and external communications, e.g., emails, reports, memos, and presentations, and other internal and external communications. Coordinate cross-organizational communication with WWP program management to support and inform on policy initiatives.
- Collect and analyze data to assist the Government Affairs team in decision-making and subsequent reporting to leadership on activities and results. Compile and analyze data to identify and track trends.
- Prepare reports on federal, legislative, and regulatory matters of interest to WWP.
- Manage the development of congressional testimony, congressional roundtable remarks and talking points, and federal agency rulemaking comments, to include testifying before congressional audiences.
- Support the Government Affairs Director with various projects and activities, e.g., team budgeting process, the strategic planning process, defining KPIs, and interviewing candidates.
- Assist with the oversight of external resources and vendors who are supporting WWP advocacy efforts.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to develop communications to raise awareness of Government Affairs team activities with stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Community Partnerships and Investments team and inform them on advocacy-related grants and projects.
- Coordinate engagements, working groups, roundtables, and meetings.
- Represent WWP at events, meetings, discussions, hearings, and conferences, to include routine and ad hoc engagements with senior government officials such as agency undersecretaries and Members of Congress. Provide written summaries and recommendations to the Government Affairs team.
- Develop community support for WWP and effectively communicate WWP's history, mission, vision, and the benefits of WWP programs and services, inspiring others to become involved with and support WWP.
- Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the legislative process, public policy, and advocacy issues and processes.
- Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission, values, programs, and services.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate, mentor, and educate staff members while fostering a strong team mentality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated research and writing capabilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines while working independently with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information and recommend creative, practical solutions.
- Proven ability to establish working relationships with WWP teammates to advance the mission and advocacy priorities and inform them about WWP public policy positions.
- Effective relationship-building skills with a thorough understanding of relationship management and partnering.
- Ability to manage sensitive matters with diplomacy and confidentiality and build effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
- Strong advocacy experience with a thorough understanding of military service organization (MSO) and veteran service organization (VSO) community needs, concerns, and issues.
- Ability to think strategically, analyze complex information, and offer creative, practical, and high-impact solutions.
- Effective presentation skills. Confident communicator with the ability to present information effectively to large audiences, small groups, and individuals, and to facilitate discussion, serving as a strong, effective representative of WWP.
- Skilled in participating in and leading external advocacy efforts through collaboration with stakeholders, including MSO and VSO representatives, congressional staff, and federal agency staff.
- Professional presence and demeanor with the capacity to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and drive change.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
- Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
- Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
EXPERIENCE
Requirements
- Five years of experience in advocacy, policy, or legislative affairs or legislative research.
- Three years of staff management or leadership experience.
Preferences
- Five years of military experience or working with veteran's or military service organizations.
- Five years of experience working with a non-profit organization.
- Five years of experience working in a Congressional office, an Executive branch office, or with a lobby firm.
EDUCATION
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in political science, business, management, communication, or other relevant field of study. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES
Requirements:
- Valid state-issued driver's license.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- General office environment; temperature controlled.
- Up to 30% travel.
We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, and Bereavement Leave.
For Washington, D.C. Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $109,670 - $137,088 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.
Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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