Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 17+ years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.
With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.
BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.
Mission:
• Build connections.
• Negotiate policy.
• Achieve bipartisan solutions.
• Improve lives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contracts administration: 70%
- Serve as contracts administration, working with project directors and senior management on completing contracts to full execution
- Using the BPC contracts template, work with projects and the CFO to obtain all required elements during the contract development process
- Oversee all outgoing and incoming consultant contracts; file and monitor the status of all contract agreements
- Assure accuracy and appropriateness of contract content and attachments
- Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate with all stakeholders on an ongoing basis
- Regularly update the CFO on status of pending contracts as well as executed contracts throughout the year
- Maintain contracts spreadsheet and provide weekly update to finance and accounting teams on all changes and amendments
- Ensure all required forms, including Form W-9, are received and stored in designated online folders
- Train BPC staff on internal procedures and policies for contract agreements
Manage charitable solicitation registrations: 10%
- Serve as the main liaison between URS company and BPC on all registration filings
- Track and maintain requirements for annual state solicitation filings for BPC and BPC Action
- Update the CFO on any changes to the state filing requirements
Manage BPC subscriptions: 10%
- Track and maintain annual BPC subscriptions
- Provide timely outreach to subscription vendors and assist with obtaining quotes and negotiations
- Track subscriptions’ users and recommend appropriate edits when needed
Additional Responsibilities: 10%
- Assist with receiving and logging checks addressed to the organization, and distributing copies of checks to the accounting and development teams
- Assist Accounting and Finance teams with periodic administrative tasks and filings
- Provide additional support as needed to the CFO and undertake special projects and other duties as assigned
- Work with other support personnel to plan and organize activities including staff lunches, meetings, etc.
- Help onboard new employees on accounting and contracts processes
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years of experience
- Experience with contracts preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Energetic self-starter prepared to take initiative on a wide range of responsibilities
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively while managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer skills. Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Word a must.
- Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Work Schedule
The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.
BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.
Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.
We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $58,000 – $68,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.