The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is thelargest manufacturing association in the United States, representingmanufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. The mission ofthe NAM is to be the voice for all manufacturing in the United States.
National Association of Manufacturers
Job Description
Job Title: Vice President, Energy and Resources Policy
Department: Energy and Resources Department
Reports To: SVP, Policy and Government Relations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Level: Leadership Staff
Location: DC Headquarters/Hybrid
Position Overview
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is seeking a Vice President, Energy and Resources Policy to work directly with member companies, governmentagencies, Congress, industry coalitions and pro-business advocacy groups in advancing the NAM agenda. Position Manages and coordinates internal committees and external coalitions to formulate the association's positions and policies on energy and resources issues.
Join the NAM and Make an Impact in the Following Ways:
- Communicate the association's agenda in public settings and speaking engagements. Provide departmental leadership and manage assigned staff members.
- Effectively manage assigned staff and provide guidance on workload execution and priority setting. Work to develop staff members by coaching and supporting professional development as appropriate. Manage the performance of staff members and conduct annual reviews.
- Handle various departmental administrative duties including budgeting.
- Provide oversight of the development, implementation and monitoring of lobbying activities and functions, including but not limited to, the following: drafting issue briefs, white papers and lobbying points on important issues to the department; draft letters to members of Congress, Administration officials as well as prepare Congressional testimony promoting NAM positions; organize lobbying visits and keep congressional staff, Members, Senators and appropriate administration officials on the NAM's positions; work with coalitions and other trade associations to broaden and enhance the NAM's message. Maintain high visibility on Capitol Hill and in the administration on priority issues.
- Ensure that member companies are updated on legislative, regulatory and department activities on matters of interest to the NAM membership. Communicate regularly with committee members, leadership and task force chairs to keep them informed of committee activities.
- Coordinate schedules with the appropriate chair(s), schedule task force and coalition meetings as necessary.
- Ensure that NAM policy is up-to-date and can respond to legislative and/or regulatory issues.
The above list of responsibilities is representative of the position and is not intended to limit or preclude other responsibilities and tasks that may be associated with or added to the position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has 4 direct reports.
We are looking for Team Players who meet the Following Criteria:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years ofrelated corporate, Capitol Hill or Association experience.
- Excellent knowledge of legislative and regulatory issues, process andprocedures.
- Substantive content knowledge is required. Must be an excellentcommunicator.
- Previous experience managing people and programs is necessary.
- Ability to read, analyze, present and interpret governmental legislation orregulations, general business periodicals and professional journals.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and Congressionaltestimony.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions fromCongressional members and staff, Administration officials, NAM members, thepress and general public.
- Strong team leader and team player.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, quality and goal driven environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The National Association of Manufacturers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome and celebrate everyone's uniqueness here at the NAM. We provide equal opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with conviction histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. At the NAM, we believe in Second Chances! The NAM is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to ALL. We only require that you have the qualifications, talent and passion to be successful in your role.
The NAM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@nam.org
The National Association of Manufacturers requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination from all employees that are headquarters based and/or remote. This is a condition of employment with the NAM but will consider special accommodation for individual circumstances.
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States and one of the nation's most influential advocates for manufacturing. By joining the NAM, you become part of a spirited and dynamic team that is driven to succeed. We recognize and reward our staff with competitive pay and annual performance-based bonus programs. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, SmarTrip, and a 401(k) Salary Deferral plan with employer match and contributions, vacation and sick leave, complimentary on-site gym access and healthy snacks in the break room. Become part of a fast-paced team passionate about keeping the United States the world leader in manufacturing.
Get involved. Make an impact. Join the NAM team.
The NAM is an equal opportunity employer.
