Director, Capitol Hill Policy & Outreach

Council on Foreign Relations; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) seeks a Government Affairs professional to engage Congress, their staff, and senior policymakers with timely, policy-relevant analysis. This on-site role is based in Washington, DC four days a week with anchor days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of congressional relations experience, a strong network on Capitol Hill, and a track record in coordinating high-level events and briefings for policymakers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience; event planning experience required.
• Congressional or government relations experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, government, public policy, or related field is required; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help craft and set strategy for outreach to members of Congress and congressional staff in innovative and policy relevant ways.
• Maintain a professional network on Capitol Hill and leverage that network to advance institutional priorities.
• Moderate and oversee some program events, roundtables, and briefings for policymakers and their staff.
• Coordinate private consultations for members of Congress and their staff to ensure CFR expertise and products are incorporated into the policymaking process.
• Develop and implement unique and custom outreach strategies for CFR initiatives and other bespoke institutional priorities.
• Invite and oversee relationships with outside experts participating in CFR programming.
• Develop strong working relationships with CFR fellows to promote their expertise and scholarship.
• Track international affairs developments on Capitol Hill.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Skills

Judgment & discretion

Written & verbal communication

Organization & attention to detail

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations/government/public policy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) seeks a Government Affairs professional to engage Congress, their staff, and senior policymakers with timely, policy-relevant analysis. This on-site role is based in Washington, DC four days a week with anchor days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of congressional relations experience, a strong network on Capitol Hill, and a track record in coordinating high-level events and briefings for policymakers.