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The Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) of the State of Illinois seeks applicants for the position of State Purchasing Officer (SPO) Trainee with the Chief Procurement Office (CPO) for the Illinois Department of Transportation. The EEC is a nine-member commission. Five commissioners are appointed by the Governor, and one commissioner each is appointed from the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer.  The Commission promotes ethics in public service and ensures that the State's business is conducted with efficiency, transparency, fairness, and integrity by facilitating compliance, implementation, and enforcement of the State Officials and Employee Ethics Act. The Commission is also responsible for appointing the Chief Procurement Officers (CPO). The State Purchasing Officer (SPO) Trainee is an entry level opportunity that participates in a procurement training program to receive formal and on-the job training to learn procurement policies, practices, and procedures. As the fundamental role of the State Purchasing Officer (SPO) and the procurement function, in general, is to help meet the legitimate needs of the agency through a well-run procurement organization, the SPO Trainee will work with SPOs and agency procurement staff to gain a working knowledge of state government, the use of available information, and reasonable efforts to protect, safeguard, and maintain the integrity of the procurement process, including appropriate monitoring and reporting. At the end of the trainee period, an SPO Trainee may be considered for appointment to the position of SPO. The SPO is appointed to a 5-year term by the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), and represents the CPO at the agency level. The SPO’s procurement authority is derived from the CPO, enabling this position to help meet the legitimate needs of the agency through a well-run procurement organization.   Responsibilities of the State Purchasing Officer Trainee include: Receives formal and on-the-job training through various means to become familiar with policies, processes, procedures, and rules for: granting and denying approval at various stages of the procurement process, reviewing and analyzing activities, making and implementing recommendations for process improvements, initiating procurement planning and development activities, and establishing appropriate activity schedules. To acquire familiarity and skills to independently provide oversight of procurements, assists with the routine procurement activities of the agency, including but not limited to the identification of need and procurement method, drafting of specifications, evaluation, award, contracting and documentation. Receives controlled assignments in a specific phase of a procurement involving facilitating communication between agency procurement staff and agency management and program unit staff to help ensure that agency procurement staff understands the management and program needs and that agency management and program unit staff are aware of and are following the procurement process.   Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty for the purpose of gaining experience and developing working skills; consults with SPOs on working problems and makes recommendations for responses to procurement questions. For training purposes, prepares reports necessary for the management and understanding of agency procurement activities. Ensures procurement activities are properly documented to meet legal and other requirements. Attends staff meetings, conferences, workshops, training classes, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experiences. Works with the Procurement Compliance Monitors as directed by the CPO, or as is necessary and appropriate, to ensure procurement activities comply with laws, rules, and policies and procedures. Minimum Requirements: To become a part of this energetic and exceptional organization the State Purchasing Officer Trainee must possess the following qualifications and skills: Bachelor level degree from accredited college or university, preferably with courses in business, procurement, supply chain management, public administration, political science, pre-law, communications, or other disciplines related to the work of the Chief Procurement Office. Equivalent degree or non-degree education, or education plus relevant professional experience may be considered. Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand. Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Must be skilled at using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.   Preferences: At least 3 years of experience in public administration, preferably with State government in general and procurement processes specifically.     Office Information The State Purchasing Officer Trainee works in a collaborative environment, interacting with state employees and the public via email, telephone, and in person. The work location is an office setting, requiring business casual or business dress attire.    Address:   Chief Procurement Office for the Illinois Department of Transportation Hanley Building, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62794 Work hours: This is a full-time position with a work week consisting of 37 ½ hours per work during normal business hours.     Benefits: This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program with health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options.  Additionally, this position will earn 12 paid sick days per calendar year, a minimum of 10 paid vacation days per calendar year, 3 paid personal days per calendar year, and 12 paid state holidays per calendar year, prorated based on start date.   This is a non-code position.  This position is not subject to collective bargaining and does not require a current grade from Central Management Services. NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire. Agency Contact: Executive Ethics Commission Human Resources Office 401 South Spring Street, William Stratton Building, Room 515 Springfield, Illinois 62706 How to Apply Applicants should send the following to the address above by 4:00pm on Friday, March 30, 2018: A cover letter identifying the title of the position for which you are applying, explaining how your training, experience, and/or coursework qualify you for this position, and identifying how you learned of this position, and A detailed resume. Applicants may also submit required information via email to Christine.Lazarides@illinois.gov. The Executive Ethics Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. Please contact the Human Resources Office with requests for reasonable accommodations.   The Equal Employment Opportunity / American with Disabilities Act Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with these laws. Any issues or concerns should be addressed to the EEO/ADA Officer at 401 S. Spring St, Room 515, Springfield, Illinois, 62706, or by calling (217) 558-1393.

The Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) of the State of Illinois seeks applicants for the position of Procurement Systems Specialist with the Chief Procurement Office (CPO) for General Services. The EEC is a nine-member commission. Five commissioners are appointed by the Governor, and one commissioner each is appointed from the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer.  The Commission promotes ethics in public service and ensures that the State's business is conducted with efficiency, transparency, fairness, and integrity by facilitating compliance, implementation, and enforcement of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. The Commission is also responsible for appointing the Chief Procurement Officers (CPO). The talented and dedicated staff of the Chief Procurement Office for General Services ensures that the more than $7 billion in procurements under its jurisdiction are fair, transparent, accountable, and in the best interest of the State.   The Procurement Systems Specialist reports to the Procurement Systems Manager and works with the BidBuy team, the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) system owners, Joint Purchasing Program managers, and Small Business Set Aside Program managers. This role is responsible for performance and oversight of activities relating to procurement systems and programs. The Procurement Systems Specialist works with Chief Procurement Office staff, representatives from other State agencies, and other government entities to plan for and carry out necessary changes to the procurement systems. The position collaborates with systems owners and program managers to ensure system and program websites are up to date, systems interface changes operate correctly, and procurement system news and training information is current and accurately maintained. Responsibilities of the Procurement Systems Specialist include: Works with BidBuy team, Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) system owners, Joint Purchasing Program managers, and Small Business Set Aside Program managers on the management, design, development, and maintenance of plans for and implementation of systems enhancements. Collaborates with Chief Procurement Office staff, procurement systems owners, and procurement program managers to identify appropriate modifications or expansions of procurement systems to improve work flow or meet new objectives. Utilizes system tools to create reports and databases to provide data for reporting requirements and for use in metrics analysis by Chief Procurement Offices, BidBuy team, IPG system owners, Joint Purchasing Program managers, and Small Business Set Aside Program managers. Assists Procurement Systems Manager with communication of system and program information by updating and maintaining content posted on BidBuy, IPG, or other procurement system websites. Works with procurement systems owners and program managers in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and managing data as needed to fulfill routine and/or specific internal and external reporting requests and requirements. Works collaboratively with other units to identify relevant data and compile that data into functional formats that can be used for analysis and for informed decision making. Coordinates with BidBuy team and IPG system owners to coordinate the dissemination of systems and program information. Uses multimedia and internet technology to write, design, and edit web page content, and to advise those involved in producing content. Coordinates development and implementation of procedures for maintenance of training manuals and other procurement documents with BidBuy team and Procurement Systems Manager. This includes establishing long range and interim goals and objectives and an action plan for version control of procurement documents. Assists government agencies and local government units with registration and use of procurement systems including BidBuy and IPG. Investigates, resolves, and/or escalates problems to appropriate manager as needed. Works with User Support Specialists to provide support to vendors and employees regarding registration for and use of procurement systems including BidBuy and IPG. Minimum Requirements: To become a part of this energetic and exceptional organization the Procurement Systems Specialist must possess the following qualifications and skills:   Essential Requires a bachelor level degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with courses in public administration, business administration, communications, management, management information systems, operations management, procurement, or other disciplines related to responsibilities of the procurement systems specialist. Equivalent degree or non-degree education, or education plus relevant professional experience may be considered. Requires working knowledge of the use of computer and desktop software, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Requires knowledge of computer software, and familiarity with databases and website functionality. Requires ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships. Must be able to exercise initiative and resourcefulness in meeting objectives. Requires excellent organizational and project management skills. Requires ability to multitask to meet objectives of several projects with concurrent timelines and due dates. Requires ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures. Must be able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Must possess clear verbal and written communication skills to present ideas that are easy to understand. Skilled at providing knowledgeable and effective customer service. Preferences A working knowledge of the functions of state government and of the character of relationships between the executive branch with the other branches, and between the executive branch, legislature, and other state entities. Knowledge of the State of Illinois Procurement Code and familiarity with State of Illinois procurement processes. Prior experience establishing and analyzing metrics for system and business process improvements relative to the goals of the system. Office Information The Procurement Systems Specialist works in a collaborative environment. Successful members of this team are adaptable, detail-oriented, energetic, and enjoy working in an ever-changing environment. This position will interact with the public via email, telephone, and in person. The work location is an office setting, requiring business casual or business dress attire.    Address:   401 South Spring Street, William Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706 Work hours: This is a full-time position with a work week consisting of 37 ½ hours per week during normal business hours.   Benefits: This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program with health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options.  Additionally, this position will earn 12 paid sick days per calendar year, a minimum of 10 paid vacation days per calendar year, 3 paid personal days per calendar year, and 12 paid state holidays per calendar year, prorated based on start date.   This is a non-code position.  This position is not subject to collective bargaining and does not require a current grade from Central Management Services. NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire. Agency Contact: Executive Ethics Commission Human Resources Office 401 South Spring Street, William Stratton Building, Room 515 Springfield, Illinois 62706 How to Apply Applicants should send the following to the address above by 4:30pm on Monday, March 26, 2018 : A cover letter identifying the title of the position for which you are applying, explaining how your training, experience, and/or coursework qualify you for this position, and identifying how you learned of this position, and A detailed resume. Applicants may also submit required information via email to Rebecca.Shuster@illinois.gov. The Executive Ethics Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. Please contact the Human Resources Office with requests for reasonable accommodations.   The Equal Employment Opportunity / American with Disabilities Act Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with these laws. Any issues or concerns should be addressed to the EEO/ADA Officer at 401 S. Spring St, Room 515, Springfield, Illinois, 62706, or by calling (217) 558-1393.

Grossman Heinz – Associate   Grossman Heinz is a public affairs firm specializing in advocacy and campaigns. We bring decades of on-the-ground experience along with the creativity and management expertise needed to help our clients develop and execute winning strategies.   We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Associate to work with key clients. This is a full-time position based in our Simsbury, Connecticut office.   This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to work with a nationally respected firm, learn from a team of dedicated professionals with decades of experience, oversee exciting client projects, and grow in their work.   Responsibilities Complete high-quality projects and deliverables on time. Create and maintain detailed project plans, and track progress to make sure all team members are completing tasks in a timely fashion. Organize client events and oversee all logistics. Conduct community outreach and build relationships with and motivate stakeholders Write plans, proposals, memos, reports, and other client documents as requested. Manage client expectations and maintain professional and personable conduct with clients. Communicate and coordinate with team members, supervisor, clients, and vendors. Attend client meetings and participate in client calls and track action items resulting from those conversations. Support research projects. Supervise and direct the activities of interns and other temporary staff as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. The candidate will spend the majority of their time working with a major client Access Health CT.   Qualifications A minimum of 4 years' work experience, preferably in the electoral, advocacy, or nonprofit sector. A demonstrable record of successful project management. Highly detail oriented and excellent organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are a must. Demonstrated work ethic and proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed. Event planning skills preferred. A solutions-oriented creative and critical thinker. Experience with client or vendor management is a plus. Experience starting and managing new projects is a plus. Ability to gain clients' trust and maintain confidentiality is a must. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with a CRM is a plus and graphic design skills are desired. Must be willing to learn and utilize additional technology tools.   Salary & Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Health, vision, and 401k benefits provided.   To Apply Please submit resume and cover letter online at www.grossmanheinz.com (Click Apply Now under the job description.) Only applications submitted through our website will be accepted. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.   Grossman Heinz is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization Overview   As one of the nation’s leading pro-choice advocacy groups, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans, including abortion access.   Along with more than one million member activists from all 50 states and our network of state affiliates, NARAL works to guarantee that each woman has access to the full range of reproductive freedoms. This means we’re on the front lines in the fight to expand access to abortion, make contraception more affordable, prohibit discrimination against pregnant women, and ensure all parents have access to paid leave. In recognition of our work defending the constitutional right to abortion, Fortune Magazine rated NARAL as “one of the top 10 advocacy groups in America.”   At NARAL, we don’t operate or litigate; we organize and mobilize. Working together, we push our friends to be bolder, lift up the champions fighting with us on the front line for true reproductive freedom, and we shine a spotlight of accountability on bad actors that work to impose their ideological agenda on others.   Position Overview   As a member of the senior management team, the Government Relations Director will work collaboratively with NARAL leaders and other department directors to achieve our mission.   The Director will develop and implement new strategies to use governmental levers to change the national debate on reproductive rights; use policy advocacy to build power; work toward better policy outcomes in Washington and the states; and defend against anti-choice legislation and regulation.    The Director will lead the government relations team in building and leveraging strategic relationships and integrate its work with the campaign, political and communications teams.    The Government Relations Director will be a campaigner at heart and a strong manager, with an eye for innovative ways to use policy to create solutions.   Responsibilities   Work with senior leadership to develop NARAL’s near- and long-term strategies to use governmental levers to change the national debate on reproductive rights. Build and leverage strong strategic relationships at the federal and state levels, and direct team members in doing the same; represent NARAL with policy-makers and their staff, as well as the staff and leadership of government agencies and departments. Develop and implement strategies to work toward better policy outcomes in Washington and the states and defend against anti-choice legislation and regulation. Continually monitor and assess the reproductive policy landscape. Identify opportunities to push model legislation at the state level, with an understanding that state trends are national trends. Design and manage all aspects of the overall legislative programs and activities of NARAL, including managing budgets, evaluating effectiveness, setting the overall goals with plans, targets and timelines. Restructure the Government Relations Department to best maximize NARAL’s impact at the federal, state and local level. Manage, supervise, develop and evaluate staff. Represent NARAL at legislative and policy tables and coalitions. Work cross-departmentally to develop campaigns that lead to policy outcomes that improve the lives of women across the full range of their reproductive lives. Coordinate with the organizing, field and political teams as necessary to support effective legislative campaigns. Work with the development team to showcase NARAL’s governmental strategies with donors, and provide material for donor proposals and reports. Work with the communications team to increase visibility for NARAL’s governmental relations work and priorities, including talking to the press as needed and establishing a legislative communications plan to ensure unified messaging efforts. Represent NARAL in high level speaking engagements, and prepare others to do so as well. Occasional travel to work with partner organizations, allies and coalitions.     Qualifications   At least ten years experience of effective governmental service, legislative advocacy or political organizing. Deep understanding of federal legislative process Established relationships with Quality management experience, including preparation of budgets and supervision of staff. Demonstrated ability to successfully integrate policy advocacy and lobbying with direct voter engagement and communications. Experience working with membership organizations and desire to engage members. Experience with the reproductive freedom movement is a plus. Deep attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required. Commitment to NARAL's mission and goals.   Application Process   NARAL Pro-Choice America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.   To apply for this position submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmanheinz.com/jobs/ .  The cover letter should be concise and compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position.  Only applications submitted through this website will be considered.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Position Announcement Campaign Director – Climate Action Campaign Washington, DC Position Overview The Climate Action Campaign seeks a bold and innovative Campaign Director to lead a national coalition working to defend the climate progress we’ve made and to build toward ambitious pro-active federal action to address climate change. The incoming Director will have a unique opportunity to work directly with the leaders of the country’s top environmental organizations to stop the attacks on the climate, clean air and clean energy at this critical time in our country’s history. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in creating and executing campaigns, developing and testing groundbreaking concepts, and challenging the norms of traditional advocacy work. Operating with a collaborative leadership style, the Director will be responsible for inspiring shared vision, action and partnership across a diverse set of stakeholders. The Director will be an exceptional communicator who has experience running large-scale campaigns or advocacy organizations. Client Overview The Climate Action Campaign is a national coalition of environmental and public health groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, The Environmental Defense Fund, and Environment America. The Coalition works to build political infrastructure for the community to further progress on solving the climate crisis. The Director works with a deeply engaged steering committee to develop and execute a robust campaign strategy designed to build the political will to move federal policymakers. Specifically, the campaign drives political strategy, communications, and field operations across the country to create the conditions needed to change climate policy. The Climate Action Campaign has recently finalized its three-year strategic vision and the Director will lead the coalition and staff to finalize and meet its goals by 2021. In the immediate term, the coalition goals for 2018 include: Defend federal and state authority to act on climate, clean energy and clean air; Grow support in Congress for climate action; and Demonstrate the increasing public demand for action on climate. Position Responsibilities Developing and running a comprehensive advocacy campaign; Serving as the principle collaborator with a steering committee of senior staff and CEOs from member organizations; Providing vision and inspiring action from varied stakeholders; Directing multi-state grassroots and grasstops field efforts; Crafting and proposing bold strategies to move the federal politics on climate change; Ensuring strong communications and collaboration amongst all campaign stakeholders; Managing the campaign’s day-to-day operations including staff oversight; Representing the coalition with campaign donors; Providing ongoing strategic campaign advice to coalition partners and stakeholders; Hiring and supervising campaign staff, vendors, consultants and other service providers; Ensuring all campaign activities adhere to state and federal regulations, compliance and reporting requirements. Qualifications The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with outstanding leadership, management, and communication skills, including: Experience managing a large-scale issue or political campaign, advocacy organization or government office; Deep understanding of coalitions and how to surface, work through and resolve coalition conflicts; Previous successful management of coalitions or multi-stakeholder engagements; Ability to efficiently and strategically manage a diverse staff and coalition; Excellent analytical skills; Proven track record of successful budgeting and fundraising in a metrics-driven operation; Exceptional public speaking skills; Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments; Capacity to work well under tight deadlines; Ability to travel as needed. Compensation Package Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and 401k plan. To Apply Submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmanheinz.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Only applications submitted through this website will be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Climate Action Campaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to economic and social justice, and do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Overview Position Announcement Executive Director- Our Oregon Portland, OR Our Oregon is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Director to drive the strategic vision and campaign work as well as manage the day-to-day operations of an energetic organization. The Executive Director provides the strategic vision and leadership for Our Oregon and the coalition’s work to fight for economic and social justice for all Oregonians. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Director will create and implement a strategic plan to drive a statewide agenda that supports a wide range of progressive issues from school funding to protecting the environment. In addition, the Executive Director has overall responsibility for staff, programs, fundraising and budget management. The ideal candidate is a proven progressive leader, a strategic thinker and possess a deep understanding of coalition work. The Director will have deep experience in the progressive political arena, along with strategic leadership and management expertise. The Director will be committed to building and supporting the Our Oregon coalition that works towards real change in Oregon’s system of funding schools, health care, human services, and public safety. Candidates must be able to thrive in a fast- paced, team environment. Client Overview Our Oregon is dedicated to fighting for economic and social justice for all Oregonians. Our coalition represents organizations and individuals who care about a range of issues, including increasing funding for our schools and critical services; fighting for equality and access to justice; and protecting the environment. Our Oregon’s accomplishments include defeating a series of anti-union, anti-choice, anti-public school ballot measures in every election cycle since 2004, running multiple successful statewide campaigns simultaneously. In 2012, they led the effort to reform a corporate tax loophold and re-direct millions of dollars to education. Currently, they are working to increase corporate transparency and hold businesses accountable for their fare share in taxes so that money can be invested in schools and services. Our Oregon has been on the forefront of defeating conservative initiatives and serves as a model for progressive coalition work all across the country. Position Responsibilities Providing strategic direction and management on ballot measure campaigns; Developing and maintaining a progressive coalition that includes labor unions, social service non-profits, environmental organizations, human and social rights advocates, ecumenical coalitions, and business leaders; Working closely with the board of directors on the strategic plan and goals; Managing a staff of up to 10 people; Raising funds for the organization, both nationally and in-state; Selecting and managing consultants, including mail, TV and polling; Developing a strategic budget to support organizational priorities; Managing a legal team on ballot measures; Working with candidates for office to support coalition work; Coordinating with national leaders and affiliates. Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in positions of increasing responsibility; Experience developing and implementing strategies that led to organizational victories; Past success working with an active Board of Directors; Significant experience working with broad coalitions; Background in electoral politics, ballot initiative experience preferred; Excellence in staff management with the ability to develop, coach, and manage high- performance teams; Work with labor unions, non-profits, and community partners; Experience managing and working with a team of consultants; Strong written and verbal communication skills, a persuasive and passionate communicator; High degree of organizational skills; Familiarity with technology and excitement about using it to innovate; Experience working with Oregon’s progressive political community is a plus. Compensation Package: Our Oregon offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package consistent with experience, skills and demonstrated abilities. It’s office is located in Portland, Oregon. Some local and out-of-state travel is occasionally required. To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmanheinz.com/jobs/ . The cover letter should be concise, compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Only applications submitted through this website will be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Our Oregon does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Section Research Manager leads the Income Security Section in the development of policy research and analysis relevant to congressional needs. Issues covered by the section include Social Security (retirement and disability programs), private pensions, retirement savings, Unemployment Insurance, workers compensation, and general labor market issues. Duties include: Ensuring that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options; Proactively establishing relationships with committees of jurisdiction, building long-term relationships with clients, and taking initiative to seek out new congressional contacts for CRS; Managing congressional requests, concerns, and needs in policy areas within the research management responsibility of the section; Collaborating with other managers to ensure an integrative approach to the work by fully identifying significant policy problems facing the Congress, developing analytical approaches to address these problems, and applying appropriate resources; Managing and supervising policy analysts, including communicating performance standards and expectations to staff, observing staff performance, giving feedback, and assessing performance; and Performing special assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director. Candidates with research and research management experience in issues covered by the Income Security Section, and who have strong interpersonal skills and are capable of leading a highly motivated and talented research staff committed to providing Congress the highest level of nonpartisan, authoritative, objective policy analysis are encouraged to apply. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century. CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its committees and Members. CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/ .

The Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Transportation Policy. The analyst will conduct analyses that inform congressional deliberations on transportation policy including logistics and/or urban planning policy. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the history, trends, and current status of transportation policy and associated legislative and regulatory issues and interrelationships with international trade and/or urban development.   This position requires the ability to utilize analytical methods and techniques to analyze policy issues for the U.S. Congress. Applicants should be comfortable with quantitative approaches in research and familiar with transportation policy issues with an emphasis on surface and/or maritime transportation and interrelationships of transportation policy issues with international trade and/or urban and regional development. Strong writing and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a non-technical audience, are required. Analyst duties include preparing objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive background reports on issues of national significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participating in or coordinating team research projects and seminars. The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.   CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS is a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill.   CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees. CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/ .

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Advocacy and Policy Counsel [NPAD-08] American Civil Liberties Union National Political Advocacy Department, New York, NY or Washington, DC For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction. OVERVIEW The  National Political Advocacy Department  (NPAD) of the ACLU’s National Office seeks applicants for a Reproductive Freedom  Advocacy and Policy Counsel  in its New York and/or Washington, DC offices. Through its affiliates, members, and national staff, the ACLU has a presence in every state across the country. Each affiliate works with its state’s legislature and policymakers to further the protection and advancement of civil liberties and civil rights. ACLU affiliates are leaders in state advocacy campaigns to the full spectrum of reproductive health services. The Advocacy and Policy Counsel will be part of an interdisciplinary team focused on partnering with ACLU affiliates to protect and expand reproductive freedom at the state level. The Advocacy and Policy Counsel will be part of the team devising and executing nationwide state-based advocacy strategies; assessing emerging policy trends, and mobilizing affiliates across the country. The Advocacy and Policy Counsel will work closely with colleagues in other departments, including the litigation team of the Reproductive Freedom Project. The Advocacy and Policy Counsel is a non-litigating attorney position for a lawyer with exceptional analytical and writing abilities. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide legislative counseling, including legal analysis, strategic planning guidance, and tactical suggestions, to ACLU affiliates to support their state-based advocacy efforts. Conduct legal analysis on the interpretation and constitutionality of proposed state legislation and policy initiatives. Coordinate strategy and messaging across ACLU departments, ACLU affiliates, and coalition partners. Work with ACLU affiliates on advocacy initiatives in furtherance of public policy outcomes. Assist in identifying litigation opportunities. Coordinate ACLU affiliates’ participation in federal advocacy campaigns. Serve as media contact for state legislative matters. Serve as one of the leaders in the national coalition of state reproductive rights advocates, as well as on steering committees and subcommittees of state strategic task forces. Develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further advocacy goals. Represent the ACLU at national, state, and local forums, conferences, meetings, and public speaking opportunities Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A JD degree is required; this position does not include active litigation, but the ability to identify and develop possible litigation is required.  A minimum of four years’ experience working in political, policy, legal, or government settings; familiarity with public policy and legislative processes is required. Exceptional ability to conduct legal analysis and research. Experience with constitutional issues and experience working in conjunction with advocacy campaigns is preferred. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills. Excellent research, writing, analytic, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal and policy issues to the general public. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines under pressure. Willingness to travel. Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and social justice issues; expertise in reproductive freedom policy is strongly preferred. Commitment to the mission of the ACLU. COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references to  hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org .  Reference [NPAD-08] in the subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.  This email address is specific to the  National Political Advocacy  Department .   In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org . Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU."

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NARAL Pro-Choice America Seeks GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR Washington, DC   Organization Overview As one of the nation’s leading pro-choice advocacy groups, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans, including abortion access. Along with more than one million member activists from all 50 states and our network of state affiliates, NARAL works to guarantee that each woman has access to the full range of reproductive freedoms. This means we’re on the front lines in the fight to expand access to abortion, make contraception more affordable, prohibit discrimination against pregnant women, and ensure all parents have access to paid leave. In recognition of our work defending the constitutional right to abortion, Fortune Magazine rated NARAL as “one of the top 10 advocacy groups in America.” At NARAL, we don’t operate or litigate; we organize and mobilize. Working together, we push our friends to be bolder, lift up the champions fighting with us on the front line for true reproductive freedom, and we shine a spotlight of accountability on bad actors that work to impose their ideological agenda on others.   Position Overview As a member of the senior management team, the Government Relations Director will work collaboratively with NARAL leaders and other department directors to achieve our mission. The Director will develop and implement new strategies to use governmental levers to change the national debate on reproductive rights; use policy advocacy to build power; work toward better policy outcomes in Washington and the states; and defend against anti-choice legislation and regulation.  The Director will lead the government relations team in building and leveraging strategic relationships and integrate its work with the campaign, political and communications teams.  The Government Relations Director will be a campaigner at heart and a strong manager, with an eye for innovative ways to use policy to create solutions.   Responsibilities Work with senior leadership to develop NARAL’s near- and long-term strategies to use governmental levers to change the national debate on reproductive rights. Build and leverage strong strategic relationships at the federal and state levels, and direct team members in doing the same; represent NARAL with policy-makers and their staff, as well as the staff and leadership of government agencies and departments. Develop and implement strategies to work toward better policy outcomes in Washington and the states and defend against anti-choice legislation and regulation. Continually monitor and assess the reproductive policy landscape. Identify opportunities to push model legislation at the state level, with an understanding that state trends are national trends. Design and manage all aspects of the overall legislative programs and activities of NARAL, including managing budgets, evaluating effectiveness, setting the overall goals with plans, targets and timelines. Restructure the Government Relations Department to best maximize NARAL’s impact at the federal, state and local level. Manage, supervise, develop and evaluate staff. Represent NARAL at legislative and policy tables and coalitions. Work cross-departmentally to develop campaigns that lead to policy outcomes that improve the lives of women across the full range of their reproductive lives. Coordinate with the organizing, field and political teams as necessary to support effective legislative campaigns. Work with the development team to showcase NARAL’s governmental strategies with donors, and provide material for donor proposals and reports. Work with the communications team to increase visibility for NARAL’s governmental relations work and priorities, including talking to the press as needed and establishing a legislative communications plan to ensure unified messaging efforts. Represent NARAL in high level speaking engagements, and prepare others to do so as well. Occasional travel to work with partner organizations, allies and coalitions.    Qualifications At least ten years experience of effective governmental service, legislative advocacy or political organizing. Quality management experience, including preparation of budgets and supervision of staff. Demonstrated ability to successfully integrate policy advocacy and lobbying with direct voter engagement and communications. Experience working with membership organizations and desire to engage members. Experience with the reproductive freedom movement is a plus. Deep attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required. Commitment to NARAL's mission and goals.   Application Process NARAL Pro-Choice America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To apply for this position submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmanheinz.com/jobs/ .  The cover letter should be concise and compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position.  Only applications submitted through this website will be considered.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.