Associate Director, Government Affairs

Blue Star Families(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeDirector$79,000 - $109,000External Affairs

About this role

The Associate Director, Government Affairs leads Blue Star Families' advocacy efforts with Congress and the Administration, leveraging research to inform policy and build cross-sector coalitions. The role advances evidence-based policy recommendations, represents the organization publicly, and supports administrative functions for the Government Affairs team. This is a remote role based in the National Capital Region that requires periodic local and overnight travel and participation in in-person organizational gatherings.

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Required Skills

Advocacy Strategy
Coalition Building
Legislative Monitoring
Policy Development
Testimony Preparation
Written Communication
Public Speaking
Social Media
Stakeholder Engagement
Research Utilization

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

About Blue Star Families

bluestarfam.org

Blue Star Families is a nonprofit founded in 2009 by military spouses to strengthen and empower military and Veteran families to thrive as they serve. The organization delivers community programs, resources, events, research, and advocacy aimed at improving quality of life, wellness, and successful transitions for service members and their families. Working with corporate, civic, and government partners, Blue Star Families connects families to support networks, employment and education resources, and policy initiatives that address military family needs.