Senior Director, Government Affairs - Natural Resources

The Choice, Inc.; Ruston, Washington (WA, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Choice, Inc. is actively seeking a senior Government Affairs professional in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule.

You will join a collaborative policy team and partner with consultants to engage Congress, the administration, industry partners, and association members to advance federal policy priorities related to sustainable natural resources management. You will help shape federal policy on trade, energy, climate, clean air, wildlife, and market development, while ensuring effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of experience working with Congress, a federal agency, or in government affairs, public policy, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful advocacy strategies.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders and political perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to advance federal policy priorities.
• Build bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare policy briefs, legislative language, testimony, hearing materials, and other advocacy resources.
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and market developments to inform policy strategy and identify advocacy opportunities.
• Collaborate with association members, coalition partners, and external government affairs consultants to coordinate advocacy initiatives.
• Support grassroots advocacy and political engagement activities.
• Represent the organization before policymakers, industry groups, and partner organizations.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Relationship building

Public policy

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Choice, Inc. is actively seeking a senior Government Affairs professional in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule.

You will join a collaborative policy team and partner with consultants to engage Congress, the administration, industry partners, and association members to advance federal policy priorities related to sustainable natural resources management. You will help shape federal policy on trade, energy, climate, clean air, wildlife, and market development, while ensuring effective