The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) develops performance and other Standards and technical documents; crafts and executes advocacy campaigns; and provides analytical products and services to assist member companies with business decisions.

Manager, Technical Services facilitates process effectiveness and performs document formatting and initial editing. Duties include executing timely balloting for NEMA-produced Standards and Standards produced jointly with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and recordkeeping of all technical documents during predefined stages of the technical work process.  Incumbent will apply prescribed formats and writing style(s) to ensure timely production of clear and coherent documents that advance efficiently within the overall Standards process.  The Manager will provide requisite organizational support, such as administering NEMA Standards website.

Manager, Technical Services reports to Technical Director, Operations.  The incumbent also works closely with the Communications and Marketing Department for Standards editing/formatting and ultimate publication. Individual may assume additional tasks as needed.

The position is located at NEMA headquarters in Rosslyn, Virginia. There are minimal travel requirements associated with this position and occasional pre-arranged work outside of normal business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Standards Processing and Technical Services Support

• Review and edit draft Standards and other technical documents for clarity, completeness, and ease of comprehension; convert documents into prescribed format to ensure consistency of appearance
• Develop and issue NEMA and ANSI electronic voting ballots, track Standard voting status to completion using Standards Website (Higher Logic)
• Prepare Standards for presentation and approval at Codes and Standards Committee meetings
• Support Senior Administrative Assistant in developing Codes and Standards Committee agendas, ballots, and other responsibilities as assigned
• Record and file documents in appropriate databases; make submissions to government agencies and other entities

II. Process Analysis and Improvement

• Track Standards and other technical intellectual property (IP) throughout the development cycle; prepare quarterly IP publication reports; propose innovative ways to drive quality and throughput
• Monitor Division/Section performance against defined metrics and technology
• Maintain assigned databases
• Collaborate with Communications and Brand Management Department for editing, publishing, and maintenance of print and electronic libraries
• Provide support for periodic ANSI accreditation audits

III. International Standards Process

• Manage international Standards adoption process, including handling requests from outside organizations
• Coordinate staff working on Technical Advisory Groups and propose innovative ways to drive consistency and quality in developing U.S. positions

Experience and Qualifications

• Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience with Standards development processes strongly preferred, computer-based formatting a strong plus (e.g., Microsoft Word, XML)
• Produces timely and accurate work product, performs thorough self-review of same prior to submission
• Exceptional time management skills with ability to execute multiple projects to highest quality against demanding timelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills with ability to work alone and as part of team
• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning to advance personal professional goals
• Open-minded and collaborative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Higher Logic and ability to master new software applications quickly

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Interested individuals should send a current resume, specifying salary requirements, to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7432ce3b-9c91-4d10-b5f9-8b14c0b4bea8&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=419719&source=CC2&lang=en_US

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is the national trade association representing the electrical and medical imaging industries. NEMA crafts and executes advocacy campaigns to influence public policy affecting Member companies and their products.

The Director, Government Relations will focus on public policy and related electroindustry issues primarily at the federal level, but some state advocacy is also anticipated. The position involves working closely with association Member executives, including staffing member Committees; evaluating implications of legislative/regulatory initiatives; developing written comments and position/policy papers; and advocating policy positions that promote industry objectives through direct engagement with government officials and allied organizations.  Activities include interacting with legislative/regulatory staff and elected officials, preparing position papers and comments, covering hearings/markups, managing member groups, and developing and implementing strategies that achieve Member objectives. 

The position reports to the Vice President, Government Relations.  The position is located in Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia and includes some domestic travel (up to 25%).

Key Responsibilities

1. Accountable for managing outcome-based advocacy efforts at the federal and state level
   • Lead development and implementation of legislative and regulatory strategies at the direction of Member company representatives
   • Identify coalitions through which to broaden the reach of NEMA activities and amplify electroindustry influence
   • Represent the association at Federal and State activities with legislators, regulators, and other stakeholders to achieve stated advocacy objectives
   • Develop and manage persistent lines of communications with stakeholders and collaborate with Member company representatives and NEMA staff
   • In collaboration with NEMA Communications team, develop effective communications plans to advance advocacy goals
2. Organize and manage grassroots and grasstops initiatives to ensure policymakers understand the geographic, employment, and economic profile of the electroindustry
   • Develop innovative ways to create Member-based efforts to influence pending rules and bills
   • Coordinate Member plant tours and facility visits by legislators
3. Develop creative new ideas to increase Member use of Government Relations services.

Experience and Qualifications

• Five to seven years’ experience on Capitol Hill, Regulatory Agency, or trade association
• Undergraduate degree is required – advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrated success in achieving outcomes in legislative and regulatory processes
• General knowledge of electric sector and manufacturing challenges a plus
• Strong relationship builder with ability to meet goals in policy-making and regulatory processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to persuasively advocate in private and public settings
• Innovative thinker and leader who is individually proactive and outcome-oriented, and a team builder/player
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced, multidiscipline environment with challenging timelines for multiple projects occurring simultaneously

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other legislative/issues tracking software
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill ethics requirements and programs.

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Interested individuals should send a current resume, specifying salary requirements, to

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7432ce3b-9c91-4d10-b5f9-8b14c0b4bea8&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=422356&source=CC2&lang=en_US