Senior Manager Federal Government Relations

Consumer Data Industry Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Disability insurance

Transit benefit

Travel insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Senior Manager of Federal Government Relations at Consumer Data Industry Association, Inc. will lead federal advocacy in Washington, DC, building strong relationships with policymakers, monitoring legislation, and guiding CDIA's PAC operations in a hybrid in-office/remote setup.

Reporting to the Senior VP of Government Relations, you will develop policy materials, coordinate with members and partners, and manage external consultants to advance financial services and data privacy priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of federal advocacy experience; trade association or corporate government relations preferred.
• Experience with corporate or trade association Political Action Committees strongly preferred.
• Ability to meet and maintain federal lobbyist registration requirements, as applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial services policy, including credit reporting, housing and mortgage policy, fair lending, financial inclusion, student lending, data privacy, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Members of Congress and other Washington stakeholders.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the CDIA PAC, budget, enrollment and disbursement activities, and compliance.
• Monitor, analyze, and assess proposed federal legislation and regulations impacting CDIA members.
• Develop policy materials including talking points, summaries, testimony, and official comments.
• Coordinate timely responses to inquiries from government officials and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal initiatives that involve CDIA stakeholders.
• Assist in managing outside consultants and advocacy strategy deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for CDIA member participation in Washington meetings and events.
• Work with the SVP of Government Relations to maintain policy updates and communications.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Integrity

Strategic thinking

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Senior Manager of Federal Government Relations role will support and advance the Consumer Data Industry Association's federal advocacy and political engagement efforts. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with federal policymakers and stakeholders; managing the day-to-day operations of the CDIA Political Action Committee (PAC); monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments; and supporting CDIA members' engagement on key policy priorities impacting the financial services and credit reporting ecosystem.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy, this position plays a critical role in advancing CDIA's policy objectives through strategic advocacy, effective communications, and collaboration with internal teams, members, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain beneficial relationships and engage in advocacy outreach with Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, independent federal agency officials, and a broad range of Washington, DC stakeholders.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the CDIA PAC, including budget oversight, enrollment and disbursement activities, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal election laws requirements, stakeholder engagement programming and communications, PAC Board meetings, and fundraising event participation.
• Monitor, analyze, and assess proposed federal legislation and regulations impacting CDIA member organizations.
• Develop policy materials including talking points, legislative summaries, testimony, and official comments, as appropriate.
• Coordinate timely and appropriate responses to inquiries from government officials and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with and support internal initiatives that involve or impact CDIA stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of outside consultants, including advocacy strategy development, deliverables, and weekly coordination meetings.
• Identify opportunities and support CDIA member participation in Washington-based meetings, briefings, and events.
• Work closely with the Senior Vice President of Government Relations to develop and maintain effective policy updates and communications.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of federal advocacy experience; trade association or corporate government relations experience preferred.
• Experience with corporate or trade association Political Action Committees strongly preferred.
• Ability to meet and maintain federal lobbyist registration requirements, as applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial services policy, including credit reporting, housing and mortgage policy, fair lending, financial inclusion, student lending, data privacy, and emerging technologies.

Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Strategic and tactical thinking with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in the Washington, DC area and operates on a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of at least three (3) days per week in the office.

The duties and responsibilities described are not exhaustive, and the scope of the job may change as needed to meet business requirements.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is in the mid-$100s, commensurate with experience.

• paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• generous health insurance coverage
• flexible spending account (FSA)
• disability insurance
• transit benefit
• travel insurance
• participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

CDIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.