Senior Policy Manager, Anti-Corruption and Accountability

We are looking for a collaborative and strategic Senior Policy Manager, Anti-Corruption & Accountability to join our Policy team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your subject matter expertise to collaborate with teams across the country to develop and advance policies that support an accountable and transparent government.     This is a full-time role reporting to the Senior Policy Director, Anti-Corruption & Accountability; this role is remote anywhere within the lower 48 United States with a strong preference for someone based in DC. We hope our new Senior Policy Manager will start in April.   Responsibilities  In collaboration with the Senior Policy Director, Anti-Corruption & Accountability, lead strategic policy development and advocacy · Develop and advance policy proposals to strengthen campaign finance, ethics, transparency, and policies to resist kleptocracy ·Conduct policy research and analysis on anti-corruption and accountability issues to inform organizational strategy and public-facing communications   ·Develop and file campaign finance and/or ethics complaints with state or federal bodies, in collaboration with Common Cause staff  ·Build, lead, and participate in coalition spaces on behalf of Common Cause to support and advance our policy, including participating in, leading, or co-leading coalitions ·Monitor and analyze regulatory proceedings at the federal level, developing intervention strategies on key issues (e.g. campaign finance reform) ·Track state and federal legislative developments affecting anti-corruption policy, identifying opportunities for intervention and partnership    Drive campaigns and policy that support a transparent government ·In collaboration with the Senior Policy Director, Anti-Corruption & Accountability, design and implement strategic campaigns to support campaign finance reform, ethics, and other anti-corruption issues ·In collaboration with the Senior Policy Director, Anti-Corruption & Accountability, develop innovative approaches and policy resources to support our work on anti-corruption and accountability ·Create educational materials, toolkits, and resources to support state teams and partners in advancing policy priorities at state and local levels   ·Provide technical assistance and strategic guidance to Common Cause state teams on related policy opportunities   ·Analyze trends in legislative developments that impact anti-corruption and accountability to inform proactive policy development and rapid response strategies   ·Collaborate with programs and communications teams to translate complex policy issues into compelling narratives for diverse audiences     Build and lead coalitions to support our goals ·Build and sustain partnerships with partners and other organizations to advance shared policy goals   ·Lead and participate in multi-stakeholder campaigns opposing corruption and promoting public accountability ·Facilitate peer learning and knowledge-sharing among coalition partners, making strategic judgments about collaboration opportunities and division of labor   ·Engage policymakers and their staff to educate on our policy priorities and build support for reforms   ·Develop customized engagement strategies for different stakeholder communities, for example state-level activists, Congressional staff, or partner organizations ·Represent organizational positions in public forums, testimony, and media appearances on policy issues     Support organizational capacity and strategic alignment   ·Collaborate with organizing, communications, and development teams to integrate policy priorities into broader programmatic work and fundraising narratives   ·Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, interns, and others working on related projects   ·Contribute to organizational strategic planning processes, ensuring policy work aligns with broader democracy reform goals   ·Manage grant deliverables and reporting requirements related to anti-corruption and accountability policy funding   ·Track and evaluate impact of policy initiatives, using data and metrics to refine strategies and demonstrate outcomes   ·Other duties as assigned   You will thrive in this role if you have:

A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing responsive governance and civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda      

A track record of working collaboratively with others, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests  

Ability to navigate organizational and power dynamics, respectfully navigate conflict while maintaining your values, and influence others to adopt changes to meet common goals  

Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences 

Innovative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity to achieve goals, and a resourceful approach to solve problems and identify solutions from a variety of sources (for example: domestic, international, etc.)

Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short-and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organization skills, and the ability to manage your time independently  

A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others  

Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth     

Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Zoom 

The following is required:

Demonstrated knowledge of recent trends and legislation at the federal and state level for at least two of the following issues: campaign finance reform, ethics, and anti-corruption enforcement

Familiarity with civil, criminal, administrative, and other options to address corruption and campaign finance violations, especially at the state level, and consideration of new options to be explored

Demonstrated experience with state or federal legislative processes, including policy research and analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, legislative advocacy and lobbying, and policy implementation  

Demonstrated knowledge of the unique aspects of our national political dynamic, and familiarity with decision-makers and key players on money-in-politics issues, with a preference for candidates who have existing relationships with these people and organizations 

Experience leading or substantially contributing to successful public advocacy campaigns at the local or state level, ideally related to campaign finance, ethics, and accountability

Experience managing coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal  

Ideally, you are based in the DC area and can work in-person at least two days per week; you must be able to travel up to six times per year for team meetings, events, and/or all staff retreats; if you’re not DC-based, you may need to travel up to once per month

Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause will provide accounts for staff members to use)  

Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party 

Additional Information about this role:

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations

Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US