Senior VP, Government Affairs & Policy Strategy

Alliance Defending Freedom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Disability insurance

Long-term care

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom seeks a Vice President of Government Affairs to lead the U.S. Government Affairs team and report to the Chief Legal Counsel. The role directs policy and legislative strategies across federal and state avenues to defend religious freedom, free speech, and family values.

You will supervise senior staff, build coalitions, and represent ADF in public forums and media, coordinating with Legal, Communications, and Development teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with an active license in at least one US state bar.
• 10+ years of experience in federal or state legislative or executive-branch settings.
• 4+ years of experience in a federal legislative context.
• Experience managing teams of attorneys.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% per year.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee plans and strategies to achieve key legal objectives.
• Direct federal and state government relations work, including lobbying before Congress and state legislatures.
• Develop strategies for engagement with federal and state officials to defend religious freedom and related values.
• Supervise and coordinate with other VPs and Government Relations Directors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key lawmakers and officials.
• Assist in drafting legislation, testimony, position papers, and reports.
• Build alliances with like-minded policy groups.
• Represent ADF in media and public events.

Skills

Strategic relationships

Team leadership

Policy advocacy

Public policy liaison

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Alliance Defending Freedom seeks a Vice President of Government Affairs to lead the U.S. Government Affairs team and report to the Chief Legal Counsel. The role directs policy and legislative strategies across federal and state avenues to defend religious freedom, free speech, and family values.

You will supervise senior staff, build coalitions, and represent ADF in public forums and media, coordinating with Legal, Communications, and Development teams.