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

Work from home stipend

Fitness discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Frequent company events

Job summary

ICBA in the Washington, DC area seeks a Vice President, Congressional Relations to lead advocacy on legislative policy before Congress, banking regulators, and the Executive Branch. You will inform ICBA members about congressional activities and coordinate policymaker interactions.

You will build relationships with lawmakers, staff, and industry partners, develop bill language, monitor hearings and report on developments, ensuring ICBA positions are clearly communicated.

Qualifications

• 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 and ability to interface with members of Congress, Hill staff, bankers and ICBA staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their staff, and key committee staff.
• Orchestrate grassroots/grasstops lobbying efforts to 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 amendments.
• Cover and report on congressional hearings and legislative markups.
• Work with association members to formulate ICBA positions.
• Assist in developing lobbying strategies with legislative/regulatory teams.
• Assist with drafting congressional testimony, letters, position papers, regulatory comments, and articles.
• Prepare association members to testify before Congress and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare for, attend and report on association committee meetings and other events.
• Respond to banker and press inquiries.
• Establish and maintain relations with other lobbyists, associations, and coalitions.
• Work with state banking associations on Federal legislation.
• Represent ICBA at industry conferences and coalition meetings.

Skills

Government relations

Banking knowledge

Public policy

Communication skills

Education

BA degree or higher

Law or public policy degree preferred

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