The Manager of Federal Relations reports to the Deputy Director of Federal Relations and collaborates with members of the Advocacy, Policy, and Practice Advancement (APPA) team to advance the APA’s federal legislative agenda, advocacy priorities, and applicable grassroots and political programs. This role includes, but is not limited to, tracking, and monitoring legislation, developing issue expertise on critical mental health issues; supporting federal lobbying efforts; and assisting in the planning and implementation of various advocacy programs and meetings.