Professionals for Nonprofits is delighted to partner with a leading trade association to recruit
for a Director of Government Affairs.
Salary: $140,000 - $175,000
Schedule: At least 3 days per week in office in Arlington, VA
Position Summary
The Director of Government Affairs is responsible for developing and coordinating the federal legislative policy plan, strategies, and tactics, under general direction of the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. This position requires proactive analysis to identify potential risks and opportunities, as well as maintaining strong relationships and ongoing communication with federal government officials and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day federal legislative activities of the association.
Develop strategies, themes, and positions on federal legislative policies. Leads industry federal advocacy on issues affecting energy efficiency, climate, chemicals, plastics and packaging, standards, and certification.
Develop and maintain key political relationships at both the state and federal level to advocate on behalf of the association.
Work with the State Government Affairs team on day-to-day state government affairs activities, as well as develop strategies, themes, and positions on state legislative policies.
Act as liaison to other trade associations on federal legislative issues of mutual concern.
Manage and provide leadership for federal coalitions involved in issues of concern to membership.
Monitor and track federal legislative developments to mobilize support organizations to respond to federal legislative initiatives.
Draft articles, testimony, legislation, reports and technical documents related to policy issues.
Establish and develop relationships with industry trade associations.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in public policy, government relations, economics or related field from an accredited college/university.Graduate or law degree preferred.
Relevant Experience:
Minimum of eight years of trade association, government agency or congressional and/or comparable corporate experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Competencies:
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates and open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively build relationships with members and co-workers.
Ability to be available for extended work hours, including weekend work.
Ability to observe and evaluate the outcomes of a proposed solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts.
Ability to observe, receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
Ability to establish long-range objectives and specify strategies and actions to achieve those objectives.
Ability to anticipate challenges and appropriately prepare for them.
Ability to respond promptly to requests for information or assistance.
Ability to articulate complex concepts or ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to negotiate complex and sensitive issues.
Ability to quickly grasp new ideas and synthesize them into a current knowledge base to determine their impact.
Ability to foster and sustain productive relationships.