Principal, Government Relations – Tax

### The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s largest small business advocacy organization, is looking to hire a Principal of Government Relations to join its Government Relations team.

### Responsibilities

The Principal of Government Relations is responsible for supporting the work of the NFIB tax policy team’s portfolios before Congress and the administration. Responsibilities include:

– Establishing and maintaining contacts with Congressional offices and committees.
– Communicating the organization’s positions through lobbying efforts.
– Influencing policy outcomes for the benefit of the NFIB membership.
– Leading and participating in coalitions of business organizations to promote NFIB’s positions.
– Conducting background research and analysis on legislation and regulations to make policy recommendations and develop legislative initiatives.
– Monitoring and reporting on the national political climate and specific political races for potential NFIB involvement.
– Communicating NFIB’s position to NFIB members and departments, the news media, and the general public.
– Involvement with NFIB Federal PAC incumbent budget planning and distribution, and representation of NFIB at political events.

The role requires effective communication both verbally and in writing; work outcomes must meet and exceed productivity and quality standards. The candidate should be able to work as part of a cooperative team environment as well as independently without direct supervision. Adherence to company and department policies and procedures, including regular and predictable attendance, is required. Performs other projects as needed.

**Bipartisan contacts are a major plus.**

**Salary range:** $100,000 – $145,000

### Qualifications

– A minimum of five (5) years of federal legislative experience, with a detailed knowledge of the legislative process attained by working in or with the House, Senate, or government relations.
– Specialist knowledge of Congress and the legislative process with a focus on tax policy.
– Knowledge of policy and political issues through previous work and research experience.
– Ability to analyze legislative language and regulations and communicate succinctly.
– Established network of contacts on Capitol Hill.
– Basic political campaign experience and public relations/media affairs experience is a plus.
– Ability to be a spokesperson for NFIB with media on issues.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational capabilities.
– Service orientation, superior integrity, and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and membership.
– Experience with Microsoft Office and legislative tracking programs.
– Bachelor’s degree required.

To apply please submit an application at:  https://careers.nfib.com/jobs/9493?lang=en-us