Senior Officer, State Policy, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Basic Function of the Position

The Director will oversee all aspects of strategic development and implementation of federal and congressional advocacy initiatives related to transportation, mobility, and privacy policy. The Director will also work closely with regulatory policy Vice Presidents on congressional and Hill engagement to advance CTA’s broader policy priorities.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent CTA before Congress and regulatory bodies, including testimony at hearings.
• Identify, monitor, and influence federal legislation and regulations impacting the consumer technology industry.
• Lead federal policy strategy and engagement on transportation, mobility, and privacy policy.
• Serve as a public voice for CTA’s transportation, mobility, and privacy policy positions in the press, on panels, and in other speaking engagements.
• Conduct research and write memoranda, articles, blog posts, and position papers on these issues.
• Work with relevant CTA departments to position the organization as a thought and technical leader on these issues.
• Identify emerging technology policy issues and establish CTA as a leading voice in these areas.
• Prepare statements and testimony for Congressional hearings and comments for regulatory agencies.
• Lead liaison with the CTA Autonomous Vehicle, Automated Trucking, Electric Vehicle, and Privacy working groups, as well as relevant industry coalition groups.
• Represent the association at events, including political fundraisers and industry meetings.
• Maintain professional relationships with relevant Members of Congress and policy staff, and collaborate with CTAPAC to cultivate new tech leaders in Congress.
• Attend and report on Congressional hearings and other policy briefings.
• Manage and organize events, including but not limited to fundraisers, lobbying days, Hill briefings, technology demonstrations, and CES.
• Serve as a public voice for CTA’s policy positions in the press, on panels, and in other speaking engagements.
• Other duties as required by business needs.

Work Experience

• At least 6–8 years of experience working on federal legislative or regulatory issues and/or technology and transportation industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working on or with Capitol Hill.
• Experience with research and writing focused on policy, legislation, and regulatory issues.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or related field preferred, or commensurate experience.

Skills/Capabilities/Technical

• Strong knowledge of the political process.
• Must be a strong and compelling writer.
• Strong research and deductive skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in public speaking, presentations, and written reports.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple issues and tasks, and the ability to work reliably on complex projects with tight deadlines.

Additional Information

• Must have flexibility to attend industry events in the early morning and evenings.

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