Our client seeks an Policy Development Manager, who will be part of the Workforce Innovation team and will serve as the main point of contact for many partnerships and stakeholders across the country. In this role, you will provide all manner of support for new and existing projects and initiatives, using various systems, tools, and related resources to support our initiatives. You will lead in creating, planning, and executing convenings, webinars and conferences; and, to do so effectively, you will communicate and collaborate as appropriate with external partners, which includes employers, non-profits, education institutions, and even government agencies as well as internal support teams.
The Policy Development Manager will play an important role, as described, and as relates to the following:
- Lead the execution of key deliverables to stakeholders and partners, as related to the Workforce Innovation team’s portfolio of projects.
- Develop reports, collateral, toolkits, and social media content, as needed.
- Drive collaboration with other programs and related activities under the MI Workforce Innovation portfolio, including badging, credentialing, and skills-based hiring initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers and stakeholders, monitoring legislative and regulatory development, and developing advocacy strategies based on the needs of the manufacturing sector.
We are looking for Team Players who meet the Following Criteria:
- Experience in workforce development and the federal government (either legislative or executive branches).
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to this work.
- Five to seven years of work history, preferably with experience in any of the following areas:
- Education and workforce development policy
- Building and supporting training models for industry
- Experience with industry sector partnership development
- Possess a strong interest and understanding of the political landscape, policy process, education and workforce policy issues, and advocacy strategies.
- Awesome organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure: you will have to manage your workload to meet deadlines in a hybrid and fast-paced environment.
