Job Abstract

ALTA’s Federal Government Affairs Manager supports the policy and advocacy work of the ALTA Government Affairs team on behalf of its members in Washington. This position assists the work of the federal lobbying team on a host of advocacy issues, with the political engagement of ALTA’s membership, and on special projects, as needed. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, self-starting and organized individual with strong writing skills and desire to work with a close-knit team, and for an organization with a strong and positive culture.

• Support education and communication efforts to Congress, and with ALTA members and industry partners, on public policy issues impacting the title insurance industry by drafting newsletters, official correspondence, talking points, one-pagers, and other collateral.
• Collaborate with colleagues, consultants, and industry leaders on execution of legislative and regulatory advocacy priorities and grassroots development and activation.
• Assist with ongoing management of several Association standing committees, including maintenance of rosters, scheduling of meetings, and dissemination of agendas and supporting materials.
• Assist with research, data analysis, and other special projects, as needed.
• Perform other as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 2-5 years of experience working in policy analysis and development, politics, or with an advocacy-focused organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, along with attention to detail
• Policy research and data analysis abilities
• Some exposure to public policy issues impacting the housing, real estate finance, and financial services industry broadly is a plus
• Capitol Hill, state legislative, or political campaign experience also a plus