Senior Manager of Research

Flex is the voice of the app-based economy, representing America’s leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them. Our member companies —DoorDash, Grubhub, HopSkipDrive, Instacart, Lyft, Shipt, and Uber—help provide access to crucial goods and services to customers safely and efficiently, offer flexible earning opportunities to workers, and support economic growth in communities across the country. Together, we advocate for policies that enable our industry to continue delivering for the people who count on our platforms.

Flex is seeking a mid-level professional based in Washington, DC, to advance the trade organization’s policy priorities.

The Senior Manager of Research will:

• Serve as point on Flex research initiatives—including surveys, polls, and economic reports—that support industry policy priorities at the federal, state, and local levels
• Distill original research into easily understandable stats, fact sheets, and create collateral on behalf of the industry
• Serve as point to track key federal and state regulatory initiatives that affect Flex’s member companies and the broader app-based economy
• Work with member companies drive regulatory advocacy strategies
• Write clear, concise policy briefs, issue briefings, and other reports that communicate policy information to a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers and industry partners.
• Assist in drafting advocacy materials such as visual one-pagers, presentations, research reports, press releases, blog posts, and newsletters.
• Contribute to Congressional advocacy, including engaging with staff as necessary.
• Present Flex positions in public at forums, events, and official meetings.

 Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant work experience in policy.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and engaging manner
• Proven ability to conduct thorough research, analyze policy implications, write and synthesize information clearly, and generate actionable insights and communications 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a trade association, think tank, public affairs firm, or advocacy organization.
• Independent judgment and ability to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Experience organizing and structuring research projects for advocacy purposes.
• Ability to execute successful policy strategies with a dynamic set of member companies.
• High energy and willingness to play a flexible role in a small but growing team.

Benefits:

• Salary range of $125-175k and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a growing organization.
• A collaborative, innovative, and flexible work environment.

To apply, please send a resume with the subject line “Senior Manager - Research” to info@flexassociation.org. Selected applicants will be asked to craft a writing sample.