Senior Policy Manager – Anticorruption and Accountability

Common Cause

. Lead strategic policy development and advocacy for a multistate anti-corruption and accountability network .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,786 - $116,699 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy development, advocacy, and coalition management, with a strong focus on anti-corruption, accountability, and campaign finance reform. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, conduct legislative analysis, and implement strategic initiatives effectively.

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Hard Skills

Policy ResearchLegislative AnalysisCampaign Finance ReformEthics ComplianceAnti-Corruption StrategiesLegislative DraftingPolicy ImplementationData EvaluationStrategic PlanningConflict Navigation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInnovative ThinkingOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingOpenness to Feedback

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoom

Industry Keywords

Anti-CorruptionAccountabilityEthicsCampaign FinanceNonpartisan AdvocacyPolitical DynamicsStakeholder ParticipationPublic ForumsLegislative TrendsEquity in Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic policy development and advocacy for a multistate anti-corruption and accountability network
Coordinate multistate initiatives to strengthen enforcement of existing laws and create new safeguards
Support federal anti-corruption and accountability efforts, including legislation, enforcement tools, and organizing activities
Provide policy assistance, technical assistance, and strategic guidance to state teams
Develop policy proposals on campaign finance, ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption
Conduct policy research and legislative analysis to inform strategy and communications
Develop and file campaign finance and/or ethics complaints with state or federal bodies
Track state and federal legislative developments and identify intervention opportunities
Design and implement strategic campaigns with the Senior Policy Director
Create educational materials, toolkits, and policy resources
Cultivate stakeholder participation and build relationships with coalition partners
Build and lead coalitions and facilitate peer learning
Engage policymakers and staff to build support for reforms
Represent organizational positions in public forums, testimony, and media appearances
Collaborate with organizing, communications, programs, and development teams
Mentor junior staff, interns, and others on related projects
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational alignment
Manage grant deliverables and reporting requirements
Track and evaluate policy initiative impact using data and metrics
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and pro-democracy agenda
Demonstrated knowledge of recent federal and state trends and legislation in at least two of: anti-corruption, accountability, ethics, and campaign finance reform
Familiarity with civil, criminal, and administrative processes for addressing corruption, especially at the state level
Familiarity with state legislative processes, including policy research and analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, legislative advocacy and lobbying, and policy implementation
Knowledge of national political dynamics and familiarity with decision-makers and key players on anti-corruption and accountability issues
Experience leading or substantially contributing to successful public advocacy campaigns at local or state level
Experience managing coalitions or groups with diverse stakeholder interests
Ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders
Ability to navigate power dynamics and respectfully navigate conflict
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including distilling complex concepts for broad audiences
Innovative and strategic thinking; ability to navigate ambiguity, set goals, take initiative, and solve problems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Commitment to equity in work goals and relationships
Openness to feedback and self-awareness of strengths and growth areas
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom
Travel up to once per month for team meetings, events, stakeholder meetings, and/or staff retreats
Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause
Must not currently hold elected office, run for office, serve on a political candidate’s Steering or Finance Committee, or be affiliated with political party leadership
Must provide documentation authorizing work in the United States; Common Cause cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust healthcare plan covering 97% of employee medical care
100% employee vision and dental benefits
75% family medical care coverage
100% family vision and dental benefits
Geography-specific salary increases
3% geographic adjustment for Washington, DC-based employees
Union-represented collective bargaining unit