Vice President, Congressional Relations

Independent Community Bankers of America; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Hybrid work environment with stipends

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness discounts

Telemedicine

Work-life balance tools

Job summary

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) invites a Vice President, Congressional Relations to advocate ICBA’s policy positions before Congress, regulatory agencies, and the Executive Branch. In the Washington, DC area, you will inform ICBA members on congressional activities and interact with policymakers.

You will manage relationships with members of Congress, staff, and bankers, draft amendments, and coordinate lobbying strategies with regulatory teams, while supporting ICBA’s

Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree: law or public policy degree preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of related government relations or trade association experience.
• Experience banking/financial services issues; Congressional experience preferred.
• Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with Congress, Hill staff, bankers and ICBA staff; travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with members of Congress and staff.
• Orchestrate grassroots/grass tops lobbying efforts.
• Attend PAC events and assist members visiting offices.
• Develop, draft and negotiate bill language and amendments.
• Cover and report on Congressional hearings and legislative markups.
• Work with members to formulate association positions.
• Draft congressional testimony, letters, position papers, and regulatory comments.
• Prepare members testifying before Congress and agencies.
• Assist with scheduling and reporting on committee meetings and events.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong analytical skills

Strong oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel up to 10%

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or public policy

Job description

The Vice President, Congressional Relations is responsible for advocating ICBA’s legislative policy positions before the Congress (both House and Senate), financial regulatory agencies, and the Executive Branch. This role also assists and informs ICBA members on congressional activities and with policymaker interaction. Additional responsibilities include communicating?association policies to members, other financial groups, and the media . This position is open to applicants in the Washington, DC area.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their personal office staff and key committee staff.
• Orchestrate grassroots/grass tops lobbying efforts to motivate members and influence Congress.
• Attend PAC events, both in-town and out-of-town.?
• Assist association members visiting Congressional offices and agencies.
• Develop, draft and negotiate bill language and/or amendments.
• Cover and report on Congressional hearings and legislative markups.
• Work with association members to formulate association positions.
• Assist in developing strategies for lobbying Congress in coordination with legislative and regulatory teams.
• Assist with drafting congressional testimony, letters, position papers, regulatory comments, and articles.
• Help thoroughly prepare association members testifying before Congress and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare for, attend and report on association committee meetings and other events.
• Respond in a timely manner to banker and press inquiries.
• Establish and maintain relationship with other lobbyists, trade associations and coalitions.
• Work with state banking associations on Federal legislation Represent association at industry conferences, coalition meetings and other gatherings

Areas of Legislative Responsibility

• Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments in assigned areas.
• Analyze legislation in assigned areas for impact upon community banks and their customers.
• Assist other members of the congressional and regulatory teams on priority lobbying issues.

What You Bring

• Minimum BA degree: law or public policy degree preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years of related government relations or trade association experience, including working knowledge of banking and financial services issues; Congressional experience preferred
• Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface well with members of Congress, Hill staff, member bankers and ICBA staff colleagues
• Able to work well both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability for travel 10%

Benefits of Working at ICBA

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• 401(k) savings plan offering 100% employer match of up to 6% of annual earnings.
• Hybrid work environment, monthly work from home stipends, and flexible work hours
• Fitness discounts, telemedicine, on-demand therapy, and work-life balance tools
• Tuition reimbursement and allowances for professional development
• Frequent company social events
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

The target annual salary range for this role is currently $125,000 – 175,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, location, market data and internal equity.

ICBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. ICBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)’s guiding mission is to create and promote environments where community banks flourish. We are: Dedicated advocates providing community bankers, policymakers and the public with authoritative insights and resources to support and strengthen community banking. Knowledgeable, applying their expertise to offer personalized service that addresses the distinct challenges and opportunities facing community banks. Community-centered, driving meaningful change that strengthens community banks and the communities they serve. We turn commitment into action and deliver real results.

ICBA’s workplace culture is built on our core values:

• Caring -We support and prioritize your well-being and professional growth.
• Connected - We foster strong relationships that create meaningful impact.
• Collaboration – We are team-oriented and results driven where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovative ideas are encouraged to achieve our common goals.

Minimum BA degree: law or public policy degree preferred Minimum seven (7) years of related government relations or trade association experience, including working knowledge of banking and financial services issues; Congressional experience preferred Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface well with members of Congress, Hill staff, member bankers and ICBA staff colleagues Able to work well both independently and as a member of a team Ability for travel 10% The target annual salary range for this role is currently $125,000 – 175,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, location, market data and internal equity.