Associate Director, International Policy

Job Title: Associate Director, International Policy  

Division: External Affairs 

Department: Policy 

Reports To:  Vice President, International Policy 

FLSA Status/Level: Exempt/Professional 

Location: Headquarters DC 

Position Overview: 

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is seeking an Associate Director of International Policy. The Associate Director of International Policy supports the International Policy team’s policy and advocacy work on trade policy and international engagement broadly, including on initiatives related to tariffs, international standards and technical barriers to trade, export finance, and other issues managed by the International Policy team. 

The Associate Director of International Policy is responsible for tracking legislative and policy developments (bill introductions, congressional hearings, agency proposals, etc.), conducting policy research on priority issues for the International Policy team, and working with other policy experts and internal groups to develop advocacy strategies that ensure the NAM is responsive to the needs of manufacturers on assigned policy issues.  

The position, in collaboration with the VP of International Policy and the broader International Policy team, will work closely with key internal stakeholders, including government relations (to ensure consistency and effectiveness in NAM representation before policymakers), membership (to identify issues and communicate updates on priority items), public affairs and marketing (to inform NAM advocacy campaigns, demonstrate value to our membership on assigned issues and identify opportunities to enhance NAM’s public-facing work), and legal (to analyze statutory and procedural impacts of legislative and regulatory proposals).  

The successful candidate has a track record of working collaboratively with team members to analyze and communicate on complex policy issues clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences. The position will also fulfill certain administrative tasks, as assigned, to support the NAM Trade Forum and other key events. 

Candidates should share the NAM's core values and identify with the following attributes: 

• Mission Driven: motivated by the greater purpose of serving our members and achieving the NAM's objectives. 
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: believes that goals can be achieved, and obstacles overcome through individual ownership of responsibilities in our portfolio. 
• Intellectually Curious: seeks new experiences, searches for knowledge, and solicits candid feedback with an openness to learning and evolving. 
• Professionally Rigorous: pursues opportunities that strengthen current skill set and close skillset gaps that are necessary to advance personal career path. 
• Willing Pioneer: Understands the vision of what we are trying to achieve and can bring clarity to ambiguity, solutions to challenges and willing to iterate until best practices are adopted. 

Join the NAM and Make an Impact in the Following Ways: 

Policy and Advocacy: Engage with member companies, elected officials, executive agencies, other associations and coalitions to develop policy positions, strategies and tactics to achieve advocacy successes that encourage the growth of manufacturing in the United States. Serve as a lobbyist for specific policy areas. Develop compelling written work product that advances the association's policy goals. 

Impactful Presence: Make strong contributions to the International Policy department's activities. Maintain a learning culture that adapts to the changing political landscape and policy developments. Complete work with the highest ethical standards. 

Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the other departments within the NAM to ensure that policy development and advocacy work are aligned with overall organizational goals and objectives. Contribute to a spirit of teamwork and shared purpose among department members that allows for open communication, appreciation of diversity of viewpoints and perspectives and cohesiveness. 

The above list of responsibilities is representative of the position and 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 no direct reports. 

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 3+ years of related Capitol Hill, Executive Branch and/or Association policy development experience. 
• Exceptional understanding of legislative and administrative policymaking processes. Some familiarity with foreign government policymaking processes preferred. 
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. 
• Proven 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 accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@nam.org.  

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.  

Learn more at   

www.nam.org/careers