Remote Policy Intelligence & Government Affairs Director

Travel Tech Association; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (3 weeks) + federal Hs

Eight weeks of paid parental leave

Monthly cell phone stipend

Home internet stipend

Job summary

Travel Technology Association is seeking a Director of Government Affairs & Policy Intelligence to shape advocacy strategy and advise members navigating complex public policy. The role partners with the President & CEO and State Policy head to identify issues, develop advocacy plans, and build relationships with policymakers and industry partners.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, superb writing, and consensus-building across companies with varied business models, including Start-Ups

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
• Experience working for a trade association or representing multiple organizations with differing policy priorities.
• Experience with Congress and federal agencies; state government experience is appreciated but not required.
• Outstanding writing, research, analytical, and communication/presentation skills.
• Experience drafting testimony, regulatory comments, policy papers, legislative language, and executive briefing materials.
• Experience facilitating collaboration among sophisticated stakeholders with competing interests.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with ecommerce, digital marketplaces, competition policy, platform regulation, pro-innovation public policy, artificial intelligence, privacy, consumer protection, or other technology policy issues is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute Travel Tech's federal government affairs strategy and support the organization's state work.
• Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal policymakers, regulators, and coalition partners.
• Draft high-quality testimony, regulatory comments, coalition letters, legislative proposals, policy analyses, and executive briefing materials.
• Prepare and lead meetings with congressional staff and member companies, ensuring thoughtful preparation, clear communication, and consistent follow-through.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and recommend advocacy strategies that advance Travel Tech's priorities.

Skills

Policy drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Outstanding writing

Public policy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Travel Technology Association is seeking a Director of Government Affairs & Policy Intelligence to shape advocacy strategy and advise members navigating complex public policy. The role partners with the President & CEO and State Policy head to identify issues, develop advocacy plans, and build relationships with policymakers and industry partners.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, superb writing, and consensus-building across companies with varied business models, including Start-Ups