Director, Federal Government Affairs

Primary Purpose

The Director, Federal Government Affairs is responsible, at the direction of the Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs, for designing tactics and strategy to accomplish the legislative agenda, most notably in the tax area, of the leadership, the Board, the Executive Committee, and the members of the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhance relationships with Members of Congress, their staff, and key personnel in the Administration to improve their knowledge and understanding of commercial nuclear technology and move them toward accomplishing the goals of the nuclear industry.
• Direct legislative outreach efforts on specific nuclear industry priorities including tax legislation, existing fleet operations, and new reactor incentives.
• Initiate and actively participate in congressional outreach to enhance NEI’s relationship with the congressional committees of jurisdiction, especially the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee.
• Prepare for congressional hearings by coordinating testimony for NEI and industry witnesses, providing information and background to congressional staff, and preparing witnesses prior to hearings.
• Maintain and update NEI’s lobbying materials, including committee member and staff rosters and voting records.
• Coordinate the activities of NEI’s Governmental Affairs Standing Committee, which meets monthly and is comprised of NEI members’ Washington Representatives.
• Provide drafts and/or edit articles for NEI publications.
• Brief industry representatives and member company leadership on specific issues.
• Participate in the political process in conjunction with the NEI Federal PAC.
• Assist and support the Division Head by keeping them fully informed on developments and activities in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective legislative effort to advance NEI’s goals and priorities, enhance and promote NEI with its membership and industry groups, and add to the overall morale of the organization.
• Arrange meetings between NEI officials and member company representatives with Members of Congress, staff, and Administration officials.

Job Specifications

Five years’ experience in working for and with the Congress, the Administration, and the business community on political and policy matters with particular emphasis on energy, tax, environment, and trade.

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of congressional and legislative processes and procedures, including tax legislation, budgeting, and authorization actions. Background in the technical aspects of nuclear-related issues is helpful.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication abilities are essential.
• Consensus building skills are essential.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues into simpler terms.

Education

An undergraduate degree or equivalent is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Pay Range

For employees who live in the Washington, DC Metro area, the salary range for this position is $148,880 to $223,320 annually. Typically, new hires are brought into the organization at a salary range between the minimum and midpoint, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted salary for the role.

Benefits

Healthcare

NEI offers three PPO healthcare plans through CareFirst Administrators:

• Choice – Provides comprehensive coverage for both In-Network and Out-of-Network services.
• Standard – Provides similar coverage to the Choice Plan.
• High Deductible – Provides similar comprehensive coverage to the Standard Plan.

Dental

NEI offers dental coverage through CareFirst Administrators.

Vision

NEI offers vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Vacation & Sick Leave

Submitting Your Resume

If this matches your goals and expertise, please submit your cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to [email protected]. Please be sure to indicate the job title of the vacant position in your email. Please, no phone calls.

Applicants with Disabilities

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NEI will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact:

• Shelley Newham, HR Manager – 202-739-8089 or [email protected]
• Lori Brady, Sr. Director, HR & Workforce Development – 202-739-8094 or [email protected]