President & CEO — Strategic Washington Policy Leader

Coalition Against Bigger Trucks; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The President & CEO will serve as CABT's chief executive and principal strategist. Based in Washington, D.C., the President will lead the coalition's federal advocacy strategy, congressional engagement, coalition management, organizational operations, and fundraising.

This is a senior government affairs and advocacy role requiring a Washington leader who understands Congress and can influence the legislative process as an outside advocate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Congress, government affairs, public policy, or association leadership.
• Experience on Capitol Hill with understanding of procedures, committees, leadership, and strategy.
• Proven record of lobbying Members of Congress and senior staff.
• Strong bipartisan and bicameral relationships; ability to build new ones.
• Experience developing strategies around challenging legislative issues.
• Coalition-building and management experience.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and outside partners.
• Strong political judgment and writing/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CABT's principal representative before Congress and the Administration.
• Develop and execute a bipartisan federal strategy to oppose truck size and weight increases.
• Build relationships with Members of Congress and senior staff.
• Advise Board and coalition partners with political intelligence and assessments.
• Coordinate with state partners to align federal advocacy efforts.
• Lead strategy, budget, and organizational performance.
• Oversee staff, consultants, and outside partners.

Skills

Congress experience

Lobbying

Coalition building

Communication

Leadership

Policy analysis

Job description

The President & CEO will serve as CABT's chief executive and principal strategist. Based in Washington, D.C., the President will lead the coalition's federal advocacy strategy, congressional engagement, coalition management, organizational operations, and fundraising.

This is a senior government affairs and advocacy role requiring a Washington leader who understands Congress and can influence the legislative process as an outside advocate.