Senior VP, Government Affairs & Policy Leadership (Hybrid)

Scion Executive Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $250k–$300k

Medical & dental insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Disability insurance

Long-term care insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Relocation package

Job summary

Scion Executive Search is partnering with a faith-based legal advocacy organization to identify a Senior Counsel, Vice President of Government Affairs. This executive will shape federal and state policy, engage with lawmakers, and lead a high‑performing government affairs team.

The role is full time and hybrid, with a monthly onsite presence preferred in Washington, D.C.; Lansdowne, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; or Dallas, TX, and travel up to 25%. A J.D.

Qualifications

• Must have JD and active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Extensive leadership experience in government affairs or public policy.
• Strong understanding of federal and state legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal and state government affairs strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee policy, strategic relations, and government relations teams.
• Direct legislative advocacy with Congress, state legislatures, and executive-branch stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with elected officials, coalitions, and policy organizations.
• Prepare legislation proposals, testimony, policy analyses, and briefings.
• Represent the organization in hearings and external policy discussions.
• Collaborate with legal, communications, and development functions to align advocacy.
• Set team priorities, measures, and mentor attorneys and policy professionals.

Skills

Executive communication

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Advocacy strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Scion Executive Search is partnering with a faith-based legal advocacy organization to identify a Senior Counsel, Vice President of Government Affairs. This executive will shape federal and state policy, engage with lawmakers, and lead a high‑performing government affairs team.

The role is full time and hybrid, with a monthly onsite presence preferred in Washington, D.C.; Lansdowne, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; or Dallas, TX, and travel up to 25%. A J.D.