Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs

Internal Number: 9200942605600_1

### Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs

This position is in our Washington, D.C. office and is not open to remote/out-of-area candidates.

### ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

A love for cars, trucks, and SUVs is the motivating force behind the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). This trade association consists of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, auto restorers, builders, restylers, car clubs, race teams, and more. From performance products for street and race applications to accessories for late-model automobiles and light-duty trucks, SEMA-member companies contribute to the vitality and strength of a $52-billion-a-year retail industry.

SEMA is a non-profit association that behaves like a business. Its mission is to help its individual and business membership base succeed and prosper. Its members are the producers and marketers of specialty automotive products for cars, trucks, and SUVs. SEMA helps its members make smarter business decisions, save money through group buying power, and network with key businesses in the industry.

In addition to numerous member benefit programs, SEMA plays an active role in convening the industry through a variety of world-class events. Each fall, the SEMA Show is the industry’s largest (and one of the world’s largest) trade shows, bringing together every segment of the automotive industry, from hot-rods and off-roads to mobile electronics and collision repair. With more than 2,000 exhibiting companies and attendees from all over the world, the SEMA Show is where the hottest, newest automotive products debut. More information about this event is available at [www.semashow.com].

Learn more about SEMA on its website at [www.sema.org].

This is the most exciting time to be working at SEMA! Our mission is to help our members’ businesses succeed and prosper. How do we accomplish this? By working as a team and being passionate about what we do. We empower our employees to be experts in their job function and allow them to share their knowledge. We cooperate and collaborate to gain input from all players to achieve our goals. We encourage innovative ideas and provide equitable workloads and the opportunity for a healthy balance between work and home.

### About the Role

SEMA is hiring a proven leader in SEMA’s government relations office to analyze Federal legislation and agency regulations (including those from EPA, NHTSA/DOT, BLM/DOI, and other agencies) on behalf of its members, assist members with compliance, communicate and update members through written newsletters, seminars, and webinars, and assist the government relations office with advocating for SEMA members’ interests on Capitol Hill and through agency contacts, comments, and rule-making.

Based in Washington, D.C., you will report to the Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs and work with the government relations team to advance the interests of the industry. You will work directly with SEMA members, SEMA HQ marketing, membership, and other staff on a wide range of federal issues and initiatives that include the Government Relations fly-ins, SEMA Show education, and other initiatives to design and execute our government relations strategy. You will build relationships with legislators, regulators, and other key stakeholder groups in Washington to advance the industry’s agenda.

### Job Responsibilities

– Monitor and identify relevant legislative and regulatory proposals at the federal level (using BGOV, the Internet, newspapers, periodicals, mailings, registers, and individual contacts).
– Provide summaries and detailed analyses of federal legislative and regulatory proposals that will potentially impact member companies.
– Develop positions and initiate activities in support of SEMA’s position on federal legislative and regulatory proposals and prepare correspondence, comments, and testimony/statements for the records in coordination with Government Affairs staff and General Counsel, and member companies. Contact legislative and regulatory staff as necessary to perform these duties. Provide testimony before legislative and regulatory bodies and work with coalitions and other automotive trade associations.
– Prepare and disseminate information to member companies, auto enthusiasts, and allied organizations to generate grassroots support regarding federal legislative and regulatory proposals through legislative updates, action alerts, surveys, and related materials.
– Oversee maintenance of, and regularly update federal materials posted on SEMA websites.
– Build relationships with lawmakers and regulators.
– Represent SEMA at congressional fundraisers.
– Maintain and develop relationships with other industry-aligned organizations and participate in coalition-led legislative efforts.
– Assist SEMA member companies that have federal legislative and regulatory questions.
– Assist in Congressional relationship-building efforts, including organizing and presenting at SEMA’s Washington Fly-In, the SEMA Show, and other DC Office-directed events.
– When directed by management, perform other assignments and duties as required.

### Qualifications

1. 4+ years of Capitol Hill experience, executive branch/federal agency experience, and/or a trade association/corporation.
2. Experience with the legislative and regulatory process.
3. Superior written and oral communication skills.
4. Research and analytical skills relevant to government affairs.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, relationships, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

### Salary Range

This position’s estimated annual base salary is $110,000.00 – $130,000.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on the individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for a 401k savings plan, healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), and other generous rewards.

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