State Policy Manager

Brady has one powerful mission to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year 40000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending Americas gun violence epidemic. They say it cant be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people from coast to coast young and old liberal and conservative fed up and fired up and free our country from what is killing us. Its in our hands.

Job Summary:

Brady seeks a thoughtful motivated and passionate individual to fill a State Policy Manager position on the organizations legislative team. This is a unique opening to serve with one of the nations oldest and most effective gun violence prevention organizations and work towards positive public policy outcomes and help end the epidemic of gun violence.

The State Policy Manager will serve with Bradys State Policy team and will be responsible for helping to execute Bradys state legislative strategy by interfacing directly with legislators in state capitols across the country coordinating with Bradys extensive network of grassroots advocates and survivors and collaborating with partner organizations.

This position is full-time and may be remote depending on your location. The position will require a flexible schedule including a willingness to travel approximately 25% and ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed on occasion. Travel will be required for meetings with legislative staff related events and conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in coordination with Bradys state legislative team to manage Bradys state legislative advocacy efforts in priority states across the country;

• Communicate directly and foster relationships with state legislators staffers agencies and other elected officials;

• Track and analyze state legislation affecting gun violence prevention and intersectional policy areas;

• Develop and assist in coordinating testimony letters reports talking points and other materials as needed to support the work of the team;

• Analyze policy through the lens of equity and inclusion and ways that gun violence disproportionately impacts specific communities (eg. Communities of Color those living with mental illness veterans survivors of domestic violence etc.)

• In collaboration with the Organizing department support Bradys extensive grassroots network through trainings and regular communication to prepare for advocacy efforts lobby days and testimony;

• Coordinate with Bradys Communications and Organizing teams to launch action alerts engage press and increase social media presence on Brady policy priorities;

• Engage and collaborate with partner organizations on shared advocacy goals by actively participating in and contributing to coalitions and networks of activists;

• Manage and support the growth of interns; and

• Represent Bradys mission at press avails conferences legislative briefings and other public-facing opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in local state or national policy advocacy think tank campaign or similar background;

• Excellent responsiveness organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment;

• Experience and confidence in reading analyzing and interpreting legislative policy;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal and strong emotional intelligence;

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively through creating partnerships and building authentic relationships to advance policy objectives;

• The ability to manage projects including time management and quick problem-solving while maintaining a positive attitude;

• A strong commitment to advancing racial and social equity and centering communities of color through intersectional work;

• A collaborative and inclusive approach to work both at Brady and amongst grassroots and external partners; and

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the root causes of gun violence and its intersections amongst racial social and economic justice issues.

The salary range for this position is $64000 to $84000 annually with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; pre-tax parking and transit accounts; 403(B) plan with discretionary employer match; Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage; reimbursement for cell phone use; Headspace subscription; 16 weeks paid parental leave; unlimited PTO plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year; and eleven paid federal holidays.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital status gender identity veteran status or any other protected class according to local state and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. To request an accommodation during the interview process please email:

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities including Black Latinx Native American and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.