Policy Director, Housing, Transportation & Broadband

AARP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AARP, Inc. seeks a Legislative Director for Housing, Transportation, and Broadband to lead federal advocacy, manage an established portfolio, and translate community priorities into federal policy strategies.

You will build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, coordinate with internal teams, and drive outcomes that support Americans 50 and older. Hybrid work with remote days Mondays and Fridays is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible federal legislative, agency, or lobbying experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the connection between federal, state, and local advocacy, with experience translating community priorities into effective federal advocacy strategies.

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 identifies public policy issues of interest and prepares summaries and reports.
• Builds strong relationships with Congress members, officials, associations, and coalitions to advance advocacy agenda.

Job description

AARP, Inc. seeks a Legislative Director for Housing, Transportation, and Broadband to lead federal advocacy, manage an established portfolio, and translate community priorities into federal policy strategies.

You will build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, coordinate with internal teams, and drive outcomes that support Americans 50 and older. Hybrid work with remote days Mondays and Fridays is available.