Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs

55 Exec Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private-sector compensation

Central role in U.S. politics

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is looking for a Senior Director to provide high-level political analysis and insight for major clients. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in U.S. policy, strong writing abilities, and a deep Republican network. This role involves producing impactful political judgments and serving as a trusted advisor to corporate leaders. Join a respected advisory platform where your Washington expertise will be a key differentiator.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in U.S. policy or politics.
• Proven ability to produce concise political analysis.
• Strong writing and communication skills for sophisticated audiences.
• Strong familiarity with Trump-era policymaking, current legislative priorities, and intra-party dynamics
• Ability to deliver clear, decisive judgments without extensive runway
• Exceptional Writing & Communication Skills (Critical)

Responsibilities

• Produce actionable political analysis for clients.
• Write analytical briefs on political developments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior global executives navigating U.S. political risk
• Respond rapidly to client requests with tailored, high-confidence insight
• Lead senior-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions
• Collaborate with research and commercial teams to expand a sophisticated global client base
• Your analysis will directly influence major investment decisions and the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and international financial institutions.

Skills

Political analysis

Writing

Communication

U.S. policy knowledge

Legislative process understanding

Job description

What You Will Do

As Senior Director, you will:

• Produce crisp, investor-ready political analysis connecting Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets
• Write tight, two-page analytical briefs distilling complex political developments into actionable insight
• Provide bottom-line political judgments for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and global banks
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior global executives navigating U.S. political risk
• Respond rapidly to client requests with tailored, high-confidence insight
• Lead senior-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions
• Collaborate with research and commercial teams to expand a sophisticated global client base
• Your analysis will directly influence major investment decisions and the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and international financial institutions.

What We’re Looking For

Required Background & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in U.S. policy, politics, or congressional leadership
• Senior leadership experience on Capitol Hill, including: Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief of Staff; Majority or Minority Staff Director; Legislative Director or Communications Director at the leadership level
• Deep Republican network and credibility with GOP leadership
• Strong familiarity with Trump-era policymaking, current legislative priorities, and intra-party dynamics
• Ability to deliver clear, decisive judgments without extensive runway

Exceptional Writing & Communication Skills (Critical)

This is a writing-intensive, judgment-driven role. Success depends on:

• Proven ability to write concise, high-impact political analysis for sophisticated audiences
• Comfort tailoring tone and framing for: Hedge funds and asset managers, Corporates and CEOs, International financial institutions
• Ability to translate political complexity into clear, actionable insight without losing nuance
• Confidence delivering bottom-line conclusions with sharp supporting logic

Additional Requirements

• Deep understanding of legislative process, fiscal policy, regulation, and political risk
• Ability to perform under time pressure
• Based in Washington, D.C. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)

Whom We Are Seeking

We are targeting senior Republican Capitol Hill professionals, including:

• Chiefs of Staff or Deputy Chiefs of Staff to U.S. Senators or Members of Congress
• Majority or Minority Staff Directors
• Chiefs of Staff to Committee Chairs or Ranking Members
• Senior Committee leadership staff with broad jurisdiction and decision-making authority

Committee Leadership Backgrounds of Interest

We are particularly interested in candidates with senior staff leadership experience on the following committees:

U.S. Senate

• Senate Appropriations
• Senate Finance
• Senate Foreign Relations
• Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
• Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation
• Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)

U.S. House of Representatives

• House Ways & Means
• House Appropriations
• House Oversight & Accountability
• House Budget

Candidates may be currently serving or have recently completed their tenure on the Hill.

Why This Role

This position allows you to:

• Remain central to U.S. politics without the constraints of Capitol Hill
• Apply your judgment to global markets and corporate strategy
• Join a respected global advisory platform where Washington expertise is the differentiator
• Maintain the pace, relevance, and intellectual challenge of senior Hill leadership — with private-sector compensation