Federal Legislative Liaison

Job Description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.

The Federal Legislative Liaison will, under the direction of the Director of Federal Affairs, advocate for Americans for Prosperity’s positions to break down barriers that stand in the way of people realizing their full potential.

This specific position will predominantly serve Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), an organization that advocates for policies that will preserve the freedom and prosperity veterans and their families so proudly fought and sacrificed to defend. The CVA legislative liaison should have knowledge of and passion for issues affecting veterans and their communities, including but not limited to, foreign policy, veterans’ health care & benefits, and budget & appropriations.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Leverage existing and develop new relationships with Federal Agencies and members of Congress to advance our priorities
• Provide ongoing liaison and resource support services to members of Congress, coalition partners, volunteers, and activists regarding political activities
• Monitor, research, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory trends that impact our policy initiatives. Track pending legislation and mitigate as needed
• Work closely with our government affairs and policy teams in the development and analysis of information for advocacy documents, presentations, etc.
• Contribute procedural and political landscape insight to our policy team for formulation of ongoing initiatives

Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization

• Minimum of 5+ years of state and/or federal legislative experience
• Existing relationships and credibility with members of Congress
• Proven experience in the development of government affairs strategies
• Passion for and knowledge of issues affecting veterans and their communities, including foreign policy, veteran health care, and enthusiasm for how veterans and military families can be effective messengers in support of policy changes that can benefit all Americans.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excited by and ready to contribute to our Culture

Standout candidates may also bring experience working in the federal government, including but not limited to federal agencies such as the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs, and Congress.

What We Offer

• A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans
• A vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others
• Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve
• Generous 401K match – 6% match with immediate vesting
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take planned and unplanned time off as needed
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commute
• Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry-specific programs

For this position, we anticipate paying between $110,000 – $150,000 per year. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Employees may be eligible to participate in our benefits programs, which include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are defined by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline.

About Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity is driving long-term solutions to the country’s biggest problems through broad-based grassroots outreach. Our activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit. We have an on-the-ground infrastructure in 36 states that recruits and unites citizens behind a common goal of advancing policies that help people improve their lives.

Americans for Prosperity Foundation is dedicated to educating and training citizens to be courageous advocates for the ideas, principles, and policies in a society of mutual benefit–knowing that leads to the greatest prosperity and well-being for all. Our educational programs break barriers standing in the way of people realizing their potential. By eliminating these obstacles to opportunity, in areas like occupational licensing, free speech, K-12 education, and free trade, we are supporting and working to lift up the lives of individuals and local communities.

We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge, and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect, and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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