Assistant Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Assistant Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs develops, coordinates, and implements lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, overseeing a team of Directors of Federal Legislative Affairs. This individual collaborates with the public policy and political affairs leaders to interpret, author, implement, and administer NAA legislative policy and lobbying strategies and political outreach.

The AVP develops and maintains contacts with Members of Congress, Congressional staffs, industry and related associations for legislative action. They speak with a variety of government, industry, political, and consumer groups to disseminate the position and messages of NAA. They assist AVP, Political Affairs, and Stakeholder Engagement with grass-roots mobilization and political action activities, including distribution of NAAPAC dollars. They collaborate in drafting all substantive legislative written and online communications to Capitol Hill, NAA membership, affiliates, and other industry groups. This role supervises and directly assists lobbyists in the performance of their daily activities while reporting regularly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Government Affairs.

This position is hybrid-remote, with at least two days required per week in our Arlington, VA office.

Salary Range: $185,000 to $190,000

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all legislative issues and developments and communicate this knowledge to membership and SVP.
• Provide strategic and tactical direction and support the daily actions of all lobbyists on legislative matters and to ensure adequate Hill office coverage.
• Collaborate with other AVPs and SVP to develop “big picture” strategies inclusive of association priorities, internal resources, and external realities.
• Stay in regular contact with SVP, other AVPs, and other members of the NAA staff to maintain a working knowledge of the status and substance of all key legislative issues.
• Collaboratively problem-solve with other AVPs on policy issues and political matters.
• Participate in and direct “whip count” efforts and lobbying activities related to immediate pending legislation on the floor of the Senate or House or in congressional committees on legislative issues of concern to NAA.
• Support the AVP, Political Affairs and Strategic Engagement with the design and implementation of the annual Advocate grassroots conference.
• Partner with the AVP, Public Policy, and Regulatory Affairs in the development of pro-rental housing legislation.
• Manage NAA’s engagement with contract lobbying firms and other consultants supporting legislative affairs.

Competencies:

• Expertise
• Communication proficiency
• Organizational skills
• Critical evaluation
• Technical capacity
• Cultural awareness
• Relationship management
• Ethical practice

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct supervision of three Directors of Federal Legislative Affairs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience in federal legislative affairs; including supervising a team of lobbying professionals and consultants.
• Understanding of and practice in a client-driven or trade association environment.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations before groups.
• Proven communication/public speaking skills.

Preferred:

• Graduate or advanced degree in law, Business Administration, Political Science, or an equivalent combination of training and experience of 15+ years.

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 5%

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits:

NAA offers a rich benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Transportation and phone allowance
• 401K match
• Education assistance
• Professional development opportunities

Salary Description

$185,000-$190,000

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