VP, Congressional Relations & Federal Policy

aba; District of Columbia; On-site; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vice President (VP) at American Bankers Association leads ABA's Congressional Relations efforts, working with the Executive VP and bipartisan peers to foster relationships with members of Congress, staff, and committees important to the banking industry.

The role advocates for favorable legislative outcomes, shapes strategy, advises ABA executives, and represents ABA at events. Travel anticipated 15–20% as part of engaging policymakers and industry stakeholders nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public policy, government, communications, or related field.
• 11+ years of congressional experience. Democratic congressional office experience and/or financial services industry preferred.
• Experience working on banking legislation or within the financial services industry preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Advance ABA’s federal legislative agenda by building and maintaining relationships with Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives, staff, and relevant committee staff.
• Cultivate relationships with bankers, state association executives, government relations professionals, and national trade associations to build coalitions and advance priorities.
• Shape legislative strategy and policy priorities through participation in internal working groups and cross-functional initiatives.
• Advise ABA executives and stakeholders for meetings with policymakers, testimony, and industry events.
• Lead political engagement for assigned members of Congress, including representing ABA at congressional fundraising events for ABA’s PAC.
• Speak on behalf of ABA in public settings and deliver updates at ABA programming and industry events.

Skills

Congressional relations

Policy advocacy

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public policy, government, communications, or related field

Job description

The Vice President (VP) at American Bankers Association leads ABA's Congressional Relations efforts, working with the Executive VP and bipartisan peers to foster relationships with members of Congress, staff, and committees important to the banking industry.

The role advocates for favorable legislative outcomes, shapes strategy, advises ABA executives, and represents ABA at events. Travel anticipated 15–20% as part of engaging policymakers and industry stakeholders nationwide.