Federal Legislative Affairs Leader

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) seeks a Legislative Affairs Manager in Arlington, VA to lead government relations for a portfolio of electric cooperative policy issues. You will build relationships with Members of Congress, summarize legislation, and craft messages for lawmakers and staff.

In this role you will work across the association to advance federal priorities, educate stakeholders, and develop advocacy strategies, including grassroots engagement, to benefit NRECA

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience with congressional offices, political campaigns, or federal and/or state agency or industry relating to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Bachelor's Degree in Government, Communications or related field.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or at a trade association, advocating on issues within the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with Members of Congress and their staff.
• Presents electric cooperative positions and priorities to inform and persuade stakeholders.
• Develops subject matter expertise of policy and legislative issues and works closely with professionals across the association to advance priorities.
• Reviews, analyzes and summarizes pending legislation which may impact electric cooperative members on assigned policy areas.
• Drafts legislation in accordance with policy resolutions of the Association.
• Creates and cultivates relationships with member cooperatives and managers, providing legislative updates.

Skills

Congressional offices experience

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Government, Communications or related field

Job description

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) seeks a Legislative Affairs Manager in Arlington, VA to lead government relations for a portfolio of electric cooperative policy issues. You will build relationships with Members of Congress, summarize legislation, and craft messages for lawmakers and staff.

In this role you will work across the association to advance federal priorities, educate stakeholders, and develop advocacy strategies, including grassroots engagement, to benefit NRECA