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Job Title:  Federal Government Relations Manager   Position Summary:  The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Federal Government Relations Manager position.  Reporting to the Director of Federal Government Relations, this role  supports the development and execution of the Foundation’s federal policy and government relations strategy, with increasing responsibility in direct lobbying support, stakeholder engagement, and policy operations. This position works closely with internal teams, external partners, and federal stakeholders to advance legislative and regulatory priorities, with a particular focus on champion development in Congress, support for authorizing and appropriations efforts, and coordination of federal engagement aligned to the Foundation’ priorities.   This role is expected to be based in the greater Washington D.C. metro area, with the ability to travel to the Foundation’s New York office on an as-needed basis     Key Responsibilities:    Legislative Affairs & Lobbying Support   Build and maintain relationships with Congressional staff and relevant committee offices, supporting senior staff in direct lobbying efforts   Identify and cultivate Congressional champions for priority policy and funding initiatives   Support authorizing and appropriations strategies, including drafting materials (briefing memos, testimony, letters, report language, and one-pagers)   Monitor federal legislation and committee activity; maintain policy trackers and provide analysis and recommendations   Prepare background materials and participate in meetings with Congressional offices and federal agencies     Federal Engagement Coordination   Support the execution of the federal government relations team’s engagement strategy with Congress and federal agencies, aligned to the Foundation’s policy and funding priorities   Coordinate scheduling and logistics for meetings between the federal government relations team and Congressional offices, committee staff, and administration officials   Prepare briefing materials, meeting objectives, and background documents to support effective policymaker engagement   Track outreach, meetings, and follow-up actions to ensure continuity in relationship management and advancement of policy goals   Assist in aligning internal stakeholders and external partners with priority Hill engagement opportunities   Support planning and coordination of key policy moments (e.g., appropriations deadlines, bill introductions, hearings) to maximize the Foundation’s visibility and impact   Coalition & External Engagement   Support management of relationships with coalitions, partner organizations, and allied stakeholders   Represent the Foundation in coalition meetings and working groups, as assigned   Leverage coalition participation to advance policy and appropriations goals   Policy Operations & Team Support   Help manage internal systems including bill trackers, engagement trackers, and policy calendars   Provide logistical and administrative support for policy initiatives, meetings, and events   Contribute to cross-team coordination and project management for federal priorities   Support external consultants and partner deliverables, as needed   Identify opportunities to improve processes, organization, and team efficiency   Qualifications and Skills:    Knowledge in government relations, Capitol Hill, federal agencies, or relate