Federal Affairs Director

Job Title: Federal Affairs Director

Organization: HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International)

Reports to: Vice President of Government Affairs

Location: Remote from the Washington, DC region

Company Overview:

HARDI is a non-profit trade association representing the HVACR wholesale distribution industry. HARDI employs passionate individuals who love a challenge and find fulfillment in supporting the organization.

Position Summary

HARDI is seeking a Federal Affairs Director to advance the association’s federal legislative and regulatory priorities. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs, the Director will represent HARDI before Congress, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders while managing day-to-day federal advocacy activities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced government affairs professional or congressional staffer with excellent communication skills, sound political judgment, and the ability to independently develop and execute advocacy initiatives including developing relationships with congressional offices.

HARDI’s federal policy priorities include energy efficiency, refrigerant and environmental regulations, tax and trade policy, federal equipment standards, and workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and execute federal legislative advocacy initiatives in coordination with the Vice President of Government Affairs.

· Develop and maintain relationships with members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders.

· Monitor and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments, identify potential impacts on HARDI members, and recommend advocacy strategies.

· Represent HARDI in congressional meetings, agency proceedings, industry coalitions, and other relevant policy discussions.

· Develop policy briefs, legislative analyses, testimony, advocacy correspondence, and other communications supporting HARDI’s policy priorities.

· Coordinate with HARDI members, internal staff, and external partners to advance federal advocacy initiatives, including grassroots engagement and congressional outreach.

· Support HARDI’s councils, member events, and Congressional Fly-in.

· Provide regular updates to the Vice President of Government Affairs on legislative developments, advocacy activities, and strategic opportunities.

· Perform additional duties as required to support HARDI’s government affairs objectives.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

· At least five years of experience in federal government affairs, congressional relations, public policy, legislative advocacy, or service in congressional or committee office.

· Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory processes.

· Demonstrated experience working with congressional offices, federal policymakers, or relevant industry stakeholders.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex policy issues clearly and persuasively.

· Strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities.

· Ability to work independently and represent HARDI professionally in external engagements.

· Availability for regular in-person meetings in Washington, DC, and occasional domestic travel.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working on Capitol Hill, at a federal agency, trade association, or government relations firm.

· Established relationships with congressional offices or federal policy stakeholders.

· Experience with energy, environmental, manufacturing, trade, or business regulatory policy.

· Experience developing advocacy strategies and working with industry coalitions.

Benefits listed below:

Annual salary range: $125,000-$155,000, depending on qualifications
Health and dental Insurance premiums paid in full by HARDI
Single bank of paid-time-off, available upon hire
Paid family leave
Summer hours Memorial Day – Labor Day
401(k) plan including non-elective employer contribution as well as employer match

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