Director, Government Affairs

Job Title: Director, Government Affairs

Department: Government and Public Affairs

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Government & Public Affairs

FLSA Category: Exempt Position

Summary:

The National Electrical Contracting Association seeks a Director of Government Affairs to join the NECA Government Affairs team as they work to promote and enhance the association’s profile, presence, and relationships across key audiences, including government officials on Capitol Hill, the administration, federal agencies, and others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies and tracks legislation or regulations that impact Association Members and recommends necessary levels of support or opposition.
• Conceives and implements NECA policy positions and advocates the association’s agenda before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies.
• Develops and maintains business relationships with key policymakers and federal government officials, as well as their staff.
• Composes, edits, updates, and transmits legislative advocacy documents such as issue papers, talking points, testimonies, speeches, and letters.
• Monitors, attends, and reports on relevant hearings, briefings, and meetings.
• Represents NECA at public briefings, hearings, roundtables, conferences, and workshops.
• Attends PAC events and other political and industry functions that often require attendance in the early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
• Responds to the needs of Association members, including unique or sector-specific demands.
• Builds and maintains business relationships with key associations, think tanks, and non-profits.
• Coordinates with outside stakeholders, including consultants and industry lobbyists.
• Collaborates on research, press, grassroots, and other team initiatives.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is required; the preferred degree is in political science. A master’s degree is a plus but not required, and at least five years of experience on Capitol Hill, in the political arena, public policy, or government affairs.
• Skilled in advocacy for the construction industry or the skilled trades would be considered a plus but is not required.
• Understands the legislative process and has good political instincts.
• Capable of setting priorities when multiple demands are present.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, both as a team player and self-starter.
• Can juggle demands that alternatively require research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have exceptional skills in editing documents, memos, and spreadsheets; experience using Office 365 and MS Teams is desired.

Working Conditions:

• Some travel and public speaking required. General office work environment.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000. NECA offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-paid employee insurance, generous 401k contribution, and transportation subsidy.

This is not an attempt to list all the essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs. NECA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NECA is the voice of the $225+ billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA contractors help customers achieve their goals for energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable power. NECA’s national office and 118 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.

For more information, visit www.necanet.org.

Please have all resumes sent to [email protected]