Capitol Hill Federal Policy Director

Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) seeks a Federal Legislative Affairs Director to lead our Capitol Hill strategy, draft key proposals, and coordinate national advocacy efforts.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will manage relationships with coalition partners, supervise contracted lobbyists, and represent FAMM at events on and off the Hill, advancing bipartisan criminal justice reform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of federal policy, legislative strategy, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of Capitol Hill dynamics.
• Direct Hill experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set federal legislative priorities with the General Counsel and Vice President of Policy.
• Develop and execute a strategic outreach plan on Capitol Hill to advance FAMM’s federal policy agenda.
• Draft federal legislation and amendments to support policy objectives.
• Organize and coordinate federal lobby days as needed.
• Represent FAMM at events on and off Capitol Hill, advocating for policy changes.
• Collaborate with coalition partners on federal legislative priorities.
• Oversee contracted federal lobbyists, ensuring alignment with strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Advocacy

Communication

Coalition building

Legislative drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) seeks a Federal Legislative Affairs Director to lead our Capitol Hill strategy, draft key proposals, and coordinate national advocacy efforts.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will manage relationships with coalition partners, supervise contracted lobbyists, and represent FAMM at events on and off the Hill, advancing bipartisan criminal justice reform.