Senior Director, Public Policy

Enterprise Community Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Community Partners seeks a Senior Director of Public Policy to lead federal tax policy for affordable housing and community development. You will set advocacy priorities and oversee strategy across LIHTC, NMTC, OZs, and related Treasury programs.

The role involves coordinating with Congress and the Administration, building coalitions, guiding communications, and representing Enterprise in external advocacy to advance our mission of safe, affordable homes and strong communities.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant federal policy experience; graduate degree may substitute for up to two years.
• Experience in federal government relations; congressional or executive branch work preferred.
• Deep expertise in housing and community development policies, especially LIHTC, NMTC, and OZs.
• Leadership and management experience; prior staff supervision required.
• Strong relationships with policymakers; experience with tax-writing committees and Treasury.
• Excellent communication, including public speaking and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the federal tax policy agenda and advocacy plan.
• Lobby on statutory and regulatory priorities with Congress and the Executive.
• Build relationships with Congressional staff, the Administration, and agencies.
• Co-chair the ACTION Campaign and represent Enterprise in coalitions.
• Monitor federal legislation and analyze proposals impacting Enterprise.
• Collaborate with External Affairs on communications and research content.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Media relations

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Autonomy

Education

Graduate degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org

Working at Enterprise

At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey. Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Director of Public Policy is a leader on Enterprise’s best-in-class federal policy team. The Senior Director will be responsible for setting the advocacy strategy around tax policy specific to affordable housing and community development and then managing execution and driving outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Enterprise’s federal tax policy and advocacy agenda, spearheading a portfolio that includes but is not limited to:
• LIHTC
• New Markets Tax Credits
• Opportunity Zones
• Neighborhood Homes Tax Credit
• Additional Treasury Department programs such as the CDFI Fund and Capital Magnet Fund
• Housing Finance Reform and advocacy around the Community Reinvestment Act, GSEs, and FHFA
• Lobby on statutory and regulatory policy priorities with Congress and the Executive Branch.
• Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with key Congressional staff, the Administration, and relevant federal agencies.
• Serve in leadership and management positions and otherwise represent Enterprise within key coalitions to advance our federal tax policy priorities. Co‑chair the ACTION Campaign on behalf of Enterprise.
• Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and new proposals that impact Enterprise’s public policy, programmatic, and financial products.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the federal policy landscape; inform federal, state, and local policy efforts and partner and serve as a resource to other Enterprise divisions and external partners.
• Work with Enterprise’s External Affairs team on internal and external communications and research content, utilizing social media, press releases, op-eds, and other earned media to advance advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience; graduate degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
• Federal government relations and policy development experience required; experience working in Congress or the executive branch preferred.
• Deep understanding and expertise on a range of housing and community development policies, in particular LIHTC, NMTC, and OZs.
• Leadership, strategy, and management skills; previous experience managing staff required.
• Relationships with policymakers in the legislative and executive branch required, preferably with tax writing committees and Treasury Department.
• Experience working with tax policy stakeholders required.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to a broad audience. Public speaking, media relations, and public relations experience preferred.
• Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change and overcome obstacles.
• Strong initiative and autonomy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and take responsibility for moving tasks forward with minimal supervision.
• Occasional travel and evening/nontraditional hours required.
• Positive contribution to work culture and effective, collaborative team member.

Salary Transparency

You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing. Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is $130,000-$155,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs. Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.