Capitol Hill Policy Director | Hybrid (DC)

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA); Alexandria (VA); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work environment

Excellent benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) in the Washington, D.C. area seeks a Director of Government Affairs to shape and execute NSSGA’s policy agenda and communicate outcomes to members.

You will work closely with policymakers, Congressional staff, association members and industry leaders in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of federal policy experience, deep knowledge of legislative processes, and strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills to

Competenze

• BA/BS degree in political science, public policy, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of public policy experience, federal level preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process.
• Ability to resolve conflicts among competing member priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to explain complex legislative initiatives to executives and policymakers.
• Understanding of issues important to the aggregates industry.

Mansioni

• Promote and defend NSSGA interests on Capitol Hill and across federal agencies on transportation, infrastructure, environment, energy, natural resources, taxes, and workforce.
• Develop and maintain relationships with members of Congress and staff and federal agency officials.
• Arrange meetings between NSSGA members and Congress staff on industry issues.
• Analyze legislation and regulations related to NSSGA issues.
• Draft legislation related to NSSGA issues and seek enactment into law.
• Drive policy development and prepare position papers on legislation and regulations behind NSSGA priorities.
• Participate in coalitions that promote the industry’s interests.
• Work bipartitely with Congress and coordinate with members’ government affairs teams.
• Draft strategies for member communications, grassroots alerts and press statements.
• Prepare presentations and speak at industry meetings to provide policy updates.
• Collaborate with the Political Action Committee on political strategy.
• Plan and execute annual fly-in with 300+ engagements with members of Congress.
• Expand membership in the Congressional Aggregates Caucus.

Conoscenze

Capitol Hill

Public policy

Written & verbal comms

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Bipartisan collaboration

Formazione

BA/BS in political science or public policy

Descrizione del lavoro

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) in the Washington, D.C. area seeks a Director of Government Affairs to shape and execute NSSGA’s policy agenda and communicate outcomes to members.

You will work closely with policymakers, Congressional staff, association members and industry leaders in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of federal policy experience, deep knowledge of legislative processes, and strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills to