Trade Policy Manager

Computer & Communications Industry Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 weeks/yr

Retirement plan

Insurance (health/dental/vision)

Paid time off

Connectivity stipend

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Computer & Communications Industry Association seeks a policy professional to support advocacy on technology policy issues, focusing on digital trade and access to foreign markets. The role supports CCIA policy teams and engages with government stakeholders to inform responses on trade barriers.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of public policy experience, strong writing and research skills, and a background in policy development related to digital economy topics.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years relevant work experience in public policy, government, or regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

• Support DC policy teams to advance public policy goals on digital trade for member companies and the broader tech sectors.
• Monitor overseas trade policy and regulations impacting technology and inform CCIA members of developments.
• Engage with U.S. and foreign government stakeholders to inform policy responses on digital trade barriers.
• Draft policy recommendations, regulatory comments, and advocacy papers.

Skills

Public policy

Policy advocacy

Research

Writing

Oral communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CCIA seeks a motivated policy professional to support the Association's policy advocacy on technology policy issues, with a particular focus on policies impacting trade and access to foreign markets. The position would support various CCIA subject matter expert teams.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support CCIA’s DC policy teams to further public policy goals and outreach on behalf of member companies and the broader digital services and technology industries with respect to digital trade;
• Monitor trade-related policy and regulations overseas that are projected to affect the technology sector, and broader connected economy, and keep CCIA members informed of relevant developments;
• Assist in CCIA’s engagement with U.S. and foreign government stakeholders to inform ongoing policy responses regarding outstanding and proposed barriers to digital trade;
• Research existing and anticipated digital trade policy issues; assist in drafting policy recommendations and regulatory comments, and research and advocacy papers.

Minimum Qualifications:

2-5 years relevant work experience in public policy, government, or regulatory affairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience engaging in international trade policy development, implementation, and enforcement.
• Experience working in industry, government, or intergovernmental organizations.
• Experience shaping advocacy in coordination with think tanks, civil society organizations, or legislatures.
• Strong familiarity with one or more of the following policy areas, particularly in relation to foreign markets: trade law, telecommunications policy, digital taxation, cross-border data flows, AI, export controls, or related digital economy issues. Candidates should possess deep expertise in at least one area and the ability to work across a broad range of adjacent policy topics.

The ideal candidate also will possess:

• A self-starting personality, strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong academic credentials; excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills; and a demonstrated ability to perform effectively on a team.
• Knowledge of both technology and trade policy.
• Experience working with relevant government agencies formulating or implementing technology policy, especially the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of State.
• Familiarity with the services and business models of CCIA members.

Compensation and Benefits:

CCIA is a collegial, team-based organization that offers a flexible, hybrid work environment with up to two weeks of remote work per calendar year. CCIA compensation is commensurate with experience. This role approximates the federal GS- 11 payscale, with incentive compensation based on the annual performance of the employee and the Association.

Additional benefits include:

• generous employer retirement contributions independent of employee deferrals;
• medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance for which CCIA pays 100% of the employee’s premiums;
• paid time off that accumulates at 12 hrs/month, increasing with years of service;
• connectivity stipend; and
• annual professional development allowance to foster employee skills growth.