Senior Manager, Public Policy & Member Communications

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Public Policy & Member Communications will lead the day-to-day development and execution of strategic communications supporting public policy priorities across the PrePass enterprise and member engagement for PrePass Safety Alliance. This role will strengthen how PrePass communicates its policy positions and public affairs activities, while helping the Alliance inform and engage its members, and convey the value of its public-private partnership in advancing commercial motor vehicle safety and efficiency.

Reporting to the Vice President of Government & External Affairs, the Senior Manager will translate complex policy issues, legislative and regulatory developments, grant awards, and related initiatives into clear, timely, and compelling communications. Working under the Vice President's direction, the role will help shape messaging and serve as the lead writer for enterprise-wide public policy issues and Alliance member communications, including member updates, statements and releases, original articles, policy briefs, talking points, executive remarks, newsletters, social media posts, and other content for cross-functional stakeholders.

Working closely with the Vice President, the Senior Manager will help build the Alliance's member communications function, including the channels, tools, and processes needed to keep members informed and connected. The role will assess Alliance member communications needs, develop recommendations for the leadership team to review, and implement agreed-upon approaches. In coordination with colleagues who manage member relationships, the Senior Manager will lead content development, establish a regular communications cadence, and support opportunities for member feedback and participation.

The Senior Manager will also maintain the enterprise-wide public policy editorial calendar and coordinate it with marketing's calendar to support integrated planning and visibility across functions. This will include incorporating planned public affairs activities and content deliverables while maintaining flexibility to respond to emerging legislative, regulatory, and other policy developments.

The Senior Manager will partner with marketing colleagues on design, production, and distribution of content while retaining primary responsibility for the substance, messaging, and writing of PrePass public policy and Alliance member communications, subject to the Vice President's direction and review. Internal communications support may be provided across the enterprise as it relates to policy priorities and Alliance member activities.

This role is well suited for a strong writer and strategic communicator who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and brings structure and consistency to a fast-moving portfolio. The successful candidate will anticipate communications needs, respond effectively to emerging policy developments, and collaborate across teams to advance PrePass's public policy priorities and the Alliance's mission.

Requirements
Experience and Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, member engagement, association communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing communications programs, campaigns, or complex workstreams from planning through execution.
• Experience developing communications for executives, senior leaders, boards, members, policymakers, media, or other high-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex policy, technical, and organizational information into clear and compelling content for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions such as government affairs, marketing, operations, legal, product, sales, and executive leadership.
• Experience managing editorial calendars, newsletters, and other digital or stakeholder communications.
• Experience supporting earned media, including press releases, policy statements, and thought-leadership content.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, approvals, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive organizational, policy, personnel, or stakeholder information.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, political science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Travel

• Available to travel approximately 15% annually to support two annual member meetings, industry conferences, and stakeholder engagements.

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is $140,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits
How We Will Take Care of You

• Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision that start on date of hire.
• Paid Time Off, to include vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Company-funded "lifestyle account" upon date of hire for you to apply toward your physical and mental well-being (i.e., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Voluntary benefits, to include but not limited to Legal and Pet Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (available at no cost to you).
• Company-sponsored and funded "Culture Team" that focuses on the Physical, Mental, and Professional well-being of employees.
• Community Give-Back initiatives.
• Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives.