ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - VICE PRESIDENT, CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS

ICBA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ICBA seeks a Vice President of Congressional Relations in the Washington, DC area to advocate ICBA’s legislative positions before Congress, agencies, and the Executive Branch. You will inform ICBA members on congressional activities and coordinate policymaker interaction.

This role requires leading lobbying efforts, drafting bill language, analyzing hearings, and advising members on congressional activities, while promoting ICBA policies across the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree; law or public policy degree preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years in government relations or trade associations.
• Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of banking/financial services; Congressional experience preferred.
• Ability to travel 10% and work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with members of Congress and key staff.
• Orchestrate grassroots lobbying efforts to influence Congress.
• Attend PAC events and assist members visiting offices.
• Draft and negotiate bill language or amendments.
• Cover hearings and legislative markups and report findings.
• Develop lobbying strategies with legislative and regulatory teams.
• Draft congressional testimony, letters, and position papers.
• Prepare members for testimonies before Congress and agencies.
• Monitor and influence legislative developments in assigned areas.
• Analyze legislation for impact on community banks.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or public policy

Job description

Vice President, Congressional Relations

is responsible for advocating ICBA’s legislative policy positions before the Congress (both House and Senate), financial regulatory agencies, and the Executive Branch. This role also assists and informs ICBA members on congressional activities and with policymaker interaction. Additional responsibilities include communicatingassociation policies to members, other financial groups, and the media.

This position is open to applicants in the Washington, DC area.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their personal office staff and key committee staff.
• Orchestrate grassroots/grass tops lobbying efforts to motivate members and influence Congress.
• Attend PAC events, both in-town and out-of-town.
• Assist association members visiting Congressional offices and agencies.
• Develop, draft and negotiate bill language and/or amendments.
• Cover and report on Congressional hearings and legislative markups.
• Work with association members to formulate association positions.
• Assist in developing strategies for lobbying Congress in coordination with legislative and regulatory teams.
• Assist with drafting congressional testimony, letters, position papers, regulatory comments, and articles.
• Help thoroughly prepare association members testifying before Congress and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare for, attend and report on association committee meetings and other events.
• Respond in a timely manner to banker and press inquiries.
• Establish and maintain relationship with other lobbyists, trade associations and coalitions.
• Work with state banking associations on Federal legislation
• Represent association at industry conferences, coalition meetings and other gatherings

Areas Of Legislative Responsibility

• Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments in assigned areas.
• Analyze legislation in assigned areas for impact upon community banks and their customers.
• Assist other members of the congressional and regulatory teams on priority lobbying issues.

What You Bring

• Minimum BA degree: law or public policy degree preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years of related government relations or trade association experience, including working knowledge of banking and financial services issues; Congressional experience preferred
• Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface well with members of Congress, Hill staff, member bankers and ICBA staff colleagues
• Able to work well both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability for travel 10%

We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed. If your background and experience are close to what we’re seeking, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits Of Working At ICBA

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• 401(k) savings plan offering 100% employer match of up to 6% of annual earnings.
• Hybrid work environment, monthly work from home stipends, and flexible work hours
• Fitness discounts, telemedicine, on-demand therapy, and work-life balance tools
• Tuition reimbursement and allowances for professional development
• Frequent company social events
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

The target annual salary range for this role is currently $125,000 – 175,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, location, market data and internal equity.

ICBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. ICBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Independent Community Bankers Of America (ICBA)’s Guiding Mission Is To Create And Promote Environments Where Community Banks Flourish. We Are

• Dedicated advocates providing community bankers, policymakers and the public with authoritative insights and resources to support and strengthen community banking.
• Knowledgeable, applying their expertise to offer personalized service that addresses the distinct challenges and opportunities facing community banks.
• Community-centered, driving meaningful change that strengthens community banks and the communities they serve. We turn commitment into action and deliver real results.

ICBA’s workplace culture is built on our core values:

• Caring -We support and prioritize your well-being and professional growth.
• Connected - We foster strong relationships that create meaningful impact.
• Collaboration – We are team-oriented and results driven where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovative ideas are encouraged to achieve our common goals.

Join ICBA and further your career while making a lasting impact