MANAGER, FEDERAL RELATIONS

About the role

The Office of Government and Community Engagement is seeking a Manager, Federal Relations to support Arizona State University's engagement with Congress, federal agencies, and other federal stakeholders. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Federal and State Relations and the Director of Federal Relations, the manager will conduct policy research and analysis, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, develop materials to advance ASU’s federal priorities, and support strategic outreach and engagement with federal partners. The position is based in Tempe, Arizona, with occasional travel to Washington, D.C., as needed.

Essential Duties

• Support the day‑to‑day operations of the Office of Government and Community Engagement and collaborate with colleagues across the office on projects and initiatives.
• Monitor, research, and analyze federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to ASU’s priorities and provide timely updates to the Federal Relations team and university leadership.
• Synthesize and produce collateral (e.g., one‑pagers, presentations) for the Office of Government and Community Engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, staff, academic units, and other internal university partners to identify and advance federal priorities.
• Represent ASU and attend congressional briefings, hearings, association meetings, conferences, and other external engagements, and provide timely summaries and relevant information to the Federal Relations team.
• Support the planning and execution of meetings, events, conferences, and other strategic engagements, including scheduling, logistics, materials, and participant communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fields relevant to government, community engagement, policy, and/or communications; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3‑5 years of experience, preferably in federal government, congressional affairs, public policy, government relations, higher education, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the federal legislative processes, including structures, roles, and dynamics in congressional offices and federal agencies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct policy research, analyze information, identify key takeaways, and produce concise written materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google suites, including Word, Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating generative AI tools as well as design platforms such as Canva or Adobe.
• Experience coordinating and planning meetings, events, conferences, or other professional engagements.

Working Environment

• Office setting located in Tempe, AZ with hybrid working arrangements available based on supervisor approval.
• Travel may be required as needed.
• Frequent standing for varying lengths of time and walking moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computer workstation/laptop, keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer, copier, telephone, and associated technology peripherals.

Department Statement

The Office of Government & Community Engagement advances Arizona State University’s mission by building and sustaining relationships with government officials, community partners, and key stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels. The office supports collaboration and engagement efforts that connect ASU’s people, programs, and resources with the communities it serves. Through strategic partnerships and responsive service, the Office of Government & Community Engagement helps strengthen ASU’s impact across Arizona, in Washington, DC, and beyond.

Pay

Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000 per year; DOE.