Director, Federal Government Affairs (Tri-Caucus)

This Director of Federal Government Affairs role will be primarily responsible for advocacy and outreach with specified House caucuses, committees, and members in both political parties. The ideal candidate will be politically savvy and have a background in both diversity and inclusion and internet policy. This person will be a team player, a self-starter, action-oriented, flexible, and willing to learn new skills and take on a variety of assignments.

Activities & Responsibilities

Lead IA Tri-Caucus (Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus) engagement and relationships

Build and manage strategic relationships with House Democrats and Republicans focused on internet economy issues (such as digital trade, enterprise cloud, or workforce priorities)

Help shape positions and priorities together with government affairs and policy colleagues

Coordinate with IA members to develop and execute effective political strategies to advance policy priorities

Monitor and influence relevant committee hearings, legislation, and federal proposals

Communicate developments efficiently and effectively

Develop written analysis, testimony, and background materials

Build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Work collaboratively to ensure alignment of IA’s mission, strategies, and messaging

Advance IA’s reputation, credibility, prominence, impact, and vision

Support and encourage federal government affairs colleagues, improving the team dynamic and lifting the team’s performance

Assist with the IA PAC and other political events

Fulfill other duties/projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

Strong relationships with CBC, CHC, CAPAC Members and staff

Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in federal government affairs

Experience working in the US House of Representatives or directly and regularly with the House

Background in technology, internet economy, D&I, and/or social justice issues

Knowledge of the federal legislative process

Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented, results-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and independently

Exhibits excellent judgement

High energy and a willingness to take on all variety of assignments

Creative, communicative, collaborative, committed to success

Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is a plus

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please send a résumé and cover letter to jobs@internetassociation.org with the subject line “Tri-Caucus.”