Strategic Government Relations Director

The Heritage Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Retirement funding

Paid leave policies

Job summary

The Heritage Foundation is seeking a Government Relations Director to oversee a strategic outreach portfolio, provide policy guidance, educational events, fellowships, and trainings for Congress and Administration officials and allies. The Director serves as a spokesperson and informs analysts of evolving issues in Congress and the Administration.

Ideal candidates bring policy expertise in culture, life, education, and health care to drive impact with policymakers.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS required.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience; previous Hill experience strongly preferred.
• Communication: Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Technology: Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Heritage policy positions to the Hill through strategic policy briefings, technical assistance, retreats, fellowships, and working groups.
• Drive achievement of department priorities by coordinating coalition working groups on strategic priorities using innovative approaches.
• Engage with Administration officials and other key stakeholders to educate on policy issues.
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration by representing government relations on internal policy campaign teams.
• Represent Heritage policy positions to external audiences.
• Develop and foster strategic policymaker relationships for Heritage leadership.
• Coordinate Heritage Fellowships and staff training programs.

Skills

Excellent writing

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Policy outreach

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Heritage Foundation is seeking a Government Relations Director to oversee a strategic outreach portfolio, provide policy guidance, educational events, fellowships, and trainings for Congress and Administration officials and allies. The Director serves as a spokesperson and informs analysts of evolving issues in Congress and the Administration.

Ideal candidates bring policy expertise in culture, life, education, and health care to drive impact with policymakers.