Federal Policy Lead: Housing, Transportation & Broadband

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AARP is seeking a Legislative Director for Housing, Transportation, and Broadband to lead federal advocacy aligning with state and local priorities. You will own a portfolio of issues, build strong relationships with policymakers, and drive outcomes reflecting the needs of Americans aged 50 and older.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop strategies, briefs, and reports, and serving as a spokesperson on related policy matters.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible federal legislative, agency, or lobbying experience.
• Ability to translate community priorities into effective federal advocacy strategies.
• Strong understanding of Congress operations, legislative strategy, and political dynamics.
• Experience drafting policy materials such as briefs, letters, testimony, and statements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact on a portfolio of issues.
• Interacts with federal and state elected officials and staff in a lobbyist capacity.
• Researches and summarizes public policy issues and prepares reports.
• Analyzes federal and state proposals and contributes to advocacy materials.
• Builds relationships with lawmakers, officials, associations, and coalitions to advance policy agenda.
• Identifies opportunities to advance the organization’s priorities.

Skills

Federal lobbying experience

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Non-partisan collaboration

Education

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

Job description

AARP is seeking a Legislative Director for Housing, Transportation, and Broadband to lead federal advocacy aligning with state and local priorities. You will own a portfolio of issues, build strong relationships with policymakers, and drive outcomes reflecting the needs of Americans aged 50 and older.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop strategies, briefs, and reports, and serving as a spokesperson on related policy matters.