Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Manager, Policy supports the Deputy Chief of Staff, Policy in advancing enterprise-wide initiatives at the intersection of civic engagement, leadership development, and strategic coordination. This role helps design and operationalize programs that strengthen organizational understanding of public-sector dynamics, build internal capacity around civic priorities, and support cross-sector collaboration. The Manager serves as a key partner in developing educational content, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment between internal strategies and emerging external opportunities.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Coordinate subject-matter experts, partners, and contributors to ensure high-quality program delivery.

• Support the Deputy Chief of Staff, Policy in convening civic, nonprofit, business, and community partners around shared priorities.

• Assist in managing relationships with civic leaders, community partners, and cross-sector collaborators.

• Support internal messaging and engagement strategies related to civic initiatives and policy programs.

Client:

• Support the design and implementation of educational programming that enhances organizational understanding of civic processes, governance structures, and policy environments.

• Develop learning modules, materials, and frameworks that prepare internal and external participants for effective civic and community engagement.

• Assist in identifying areas where public-private collaboration can advance organizational goals and community impact.

• Help translate external insights into actionable internal strategies.

• Prepare briefings, summaries, and communication materials that support executive decision-making and stakeholder alignment.

Value:

• Conduct landscape scans, comparative research, and issue analysis to inform program design and strategic planning.

• Monitor emerging trends in governance, civic engagement, and public-sector innovation to support proactive organizational positioning.

• Manage timelines, logistics, and coordination for civic engagement programs and policy-related initiatives.

• Track progress, outcomes, and feedback to support continuous improvement.

• Ensure alignment between program activities and broader organizational priorities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or equivalent work- or education-related experience.

• Experience in public policy, civic engagement, leadership development, nonprofit management, or related fields.

• Commitment to nonpartisan, solutions-oriented civic engagement and organizational excellence.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills in Microsoft® Office (WORD, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook), using the Internet for research.

Required Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate complex initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.

• Demonstrated ability to work across sectors and build collaborative relationships.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.

• Long periods of sitting while working at computer.

• Occasional long periods of standing.

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs. 

• Position requires regular interaction with employees and vendors both in person and via e-mail and telephone.

• Independent travel requirement: up to 25%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran