Director of Federal Affairs

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International

Position: Director of Federal Affairs
Salary Range: $80,000 to $115,000/yr
Schedule: Hybrid, Full-time
Reports to: Vice President of Advocacy and Building Codes
Location: Washington, DC
Position Status: Exempt
Position Classification: Director

About the Role

The Director of Federal Affairs will be responsible for policy development and advocacy before the U.S. Congress and other federal government agencies and will report to the Vice President, Advocacy and Building Codes. In this role, the Director will be part of a dynamic team advocating for BOMA and the Commercial Real Estate Industry’s (CRE) interests, implementing key strategies, strengthening critical relationships with Members of Congress and their staff—as well as other key stakeholders—while working aggressively and strategically on multiple issues of critical importance to BOMA and the CRE industry.

This position is crucial for creating and communicating an integrated government relations strategy to pave the way for BOMA and the CRE industry’s success and growth.

The Director of Federal Affairs reports to the Vice President of Advocacy and Building Codes. In the performance of assigned duties, the incumbent makes decisions and takes positions independently within the constraints of BOMA policy, budgets, and the guidelines provided by the Vice President.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of the association’s Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program.
• Maintain liaison with Congressional offices and Federal agencies.
• Oversee preparation of all documents submitted to the U.S. Congress and Federal Agencies.
• Manage the association’s policy development process and all policy documents and publications.
• Serve as Staff Liaison to the Government Affairs Committee and other committees as assigned.
• Monitor the legislative and regulatory landscape for assigned issue areas and identify challenges and opportunities critical to the CRE industry.
• Educate members on advocacy, legislative, and regulatory priorities through webinars, newsletters, trade press articles, and presentations.
• Assist with identifying speakers and developing content for BOMA conferences and meetings.
• Draft testimony and official letters, as well as newsletter articles for BOMA publications.
• Organize and maintain the Federal Advocacy portion of the BOMA website.
• Attend political events and assist in implementing the BOMAPAC strategy and operations.
• Manage and coordinate participation in coalitions to achieve BOMA policy goals, including but not limited to the High Performance Building Coalition and Real Estate Roundtable.
• Develop opportunities/programs that facilitate BOMA membership interaction with Members of Congress and the Administration.
• Arrange Capitol Hill visits.
• Respond to various membership requests relating to assigned issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Actively collaborate with the BOMA advocacy team and other BOMA departments to carry out the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

July 2025

Required Qualifications

• Background/experience in Commercial Real Estate, Energy and Environment Policy, Energy Efficiency, Building, and/or Sustainability policy.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in public policy, communications, or business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Government Relations/Capitol Hill/Public Policy/Lobbying experience.
• Ability to effectively present ideas to a diverse set of stakeholders, including virtual and in-person meetings, presentations, or discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to drive strategy on critical issues of importance to BOMA and its members.
• Ability to initiate and proactively identify opportunities to better position BOMA and the CRE industry in Washington and with critical internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to identify and mitigate challenges to BOMA and the CRE industry.
• Keen political acumen and sound political judgment.
• Computer skills, with the ability to review and research federal and state policy issues.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and listening skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.

Relationships

This position requires close working and collaborative relationships with all staff. The Federal Affairs Director interacts with BOMA members, local BOMA association leadership, other real estate association staff, and congressional/federal officials and employees.

Location

BOMA is located in Washington, D.C., and operates on a hybrid work schedule with the team in-office three days a week. Given the collaborative nature of this position, we are only considering candidates who are in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. There will also be an occasional need to work additional days in the office with limited advance notice.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000. Additionally, BOMA provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision for employees and their families.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution.
• Paid vacation time and paid sick and safe time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About BOMA International

With more than one hundred years of leadership and innovation, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) serve the entire commercial real estate community, including owners, managers, property professionals, engineers, and service providers of all commercial building types.

BOMA’s mission is to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge across a federation of 80 U.S. local associations and 18 global affiliates with over 20,000 members. BOMI provides critical education and training to industry professionals and has delivered more than 400,000 courses and 43,000 credentials through its designations and certificate programs, with a proven record of increasing job performance and company efficiency.

BOMA and BOMI are committed to championing commercial real estate professionals, equipping them with cutting-edge insights and unparalleled value to propel their careers. BOMA and BOMI continue to grow their offerings of courses and certifications and continue to support developing policy to assist commercial real estate professionals in furthering their careers.

July 2025

To that end, BOMA International is hiring a Manager, Codes and Standards to support our Advocacy team in building code development and management, and other code-related activities.

Interviews will start on Sept. 15. Resumes accepted until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, email [email protected]