Associate Director, International Policy

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. The mission of the NAM is to be the voice for all manufacturing in the United States.

Job Title: Associate Director, International Policy

Division: External Affairs

Department: Policy

Reports To: Vice President, International Policy

FLSA Status/Level: Exempt/ Senior 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 will serve as a critical contributor to the International Policy team's policy and advocacy work on trade policy and international engagement broadly, including on initiatives related to tariffs and market access policy, international standards and technical barriers to trade, national security dimensions of trade policy, and other priority issues managed by the International Policy team.

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

• Analyze policy developments and data, synthesize information and apply judgement to formulate core policy positions that reflect the core values and priorities of the manufacturing community.
• Maintain an understanding of swift-changing polices and legislative initiatives to deliver accurate and timely information and assistance to member companies.
• Communicate complex policy issues clearly and succinctly with a variety of internal and external audiences in both oral presentations and written work products.
• Provide administrative support for the VP and the International Policy team, including but not limited to support for marquis programming including the NAM Trade Forum and other key International Policy events.
• Support external engagement including but not limited to member companies, elected officials, executive agencies.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of related Executive Branch, Association policy development or Capitol Hill experience.
• Exceptional understanding of trade policy processes. Candidates without a trade policy background will not be considered.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced, quality and goal-driven environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct reports.

Salary Range: $76,000 - $89,000 annually. This salary range represents a good faith estimate of the lowest to the highest salary for this position. The final salary offered will be based on qualifications and experience.

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.

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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.

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