Senior Manager/Director Federal Affairs

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Senior Manager/Director to enhance our Federal Affairs Team. This role offers an opportunity to help educate policymakers on matters critical to the auto industry as it undergoes a generational transformation toward a cleaner, safer, and smarter future. The ideal candidate will bring fresh perspectives from Capitol Hill, with a background in federal policy and familiarity with tax-related issues and will play a key role in ensuring the Association remains the trusted and unified voice of the auto industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with implementation and integration of the strategic advocacy plan to advance Auto Innovators’ mission; broaden awareness of its priorities; and increase the visibility of its key issues across membership baseline.
• Help develop advocacy strategy that will allow Auto Innovators’ leadership to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences, including the members of Congress and Administration officials.
• Participate in the development of legislative initiatives affecting Auto Innovators’ and its members.
• Prepare testimony, correspondence, and other strategic communications for the administration and Congress.
• Exercise judgment to prioritize advocacy opportunities, and plan, organize and engage in interactions that help promote and/or impact the organization. Actively engage, cultivate and manage Capitol Hill relationships to ensure coordinated industry effort on legislative and regulatory issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to build relationships proactively with members of Congress and the Administration.
• Strong track record of translating strategic thinking into actionable plans.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience integrating technical, communications, and legal resources into legislative and regulatory efforts.
• Excellent judgment, negotiation, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Self-reliant and results-oriented, with a capacity to make decisions in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to engage senior management, board members, and staff effectively.
• Strategic and tactical thinking abilities, with an innovative approach to problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, or in a related corporate or trade association federal affairs role.
• Familiarity with House and Senate legislative processes (including committee and floor procedures) and federal rulemaking.
• Exposure to tax-related issues and financial policy preferred.
• Passion for Auto Innovators’ mission.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary or OTE range for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.

At The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

Please send resume to: [email protected]