Vice President, Congressional Relations

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)’s guiding mission is to create and promote environments where community banks flourish. We are:

Dedicated advocates providing community bankers, policymakers, and the public with authoritative insights and resources to support and strengthen community banking.

Knowledgeable, applying their expertise to offer personalized service that addresses the distinct challenges and opportunities facing community banks.

Community-centered, driving meaningful change that strengthens community banks and the communities they serve. We turn commitment into action and deliver real results.

ICBA’s Workplace Culture
ICBA’s workplace culture is built on our core values:

Caring – We support and prioritize your well-being and professional growth.

Connected – We foster strong relationships that create meaningful impact.

Collaboration – We are team-oriented and results-driven where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovative ideas are encouraged to achieve our common goals.

Summary
The Vice President, Congressional Relations is responsible for advocating ICBA’s legislative policy positions before the Congress (both House and Senate), financial regulatory agencies, and the Executive Branch. This role also assists and informs ICBA members on congressional activities and with policymaker interaction. Additional responsibilities include communicating association policies to members, other financial groups, and the media.

Duties & Responsibilities
General:

Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their personal office staffs, and committee staff.

Orchestrate grassroots/grass tops lobbying efforts to motivate members and influence Congress.

Attend PAC events, both in-town and out-of-town.

Assist association members visiting Congressional offices and agencies.

Develop, draft, and negotiate bill language and/or amendments.

Cover and report on Congressional hearings and legislative markups.

Work with association members to formulate association positions.

Assist in developing strategies for lobbying Congress in coordination with legislative and regulatory teams.

Assist with drafting congressional testimony, letters, position papers, regulatory comments, and articles.

Help thoroughly prepare association members testifying before Congress and regulatory agencies.

Prepare for, attend, and report on association committee meetings and other events.

Respond in a timely manner to banker and press inquiries.

Establish and maintain relationships with other lobbyists, trade associations, and coalitions.

Work with state banking associations on federal legislation.

Represent the association at industry conferences, coalition meetings, and other gatherings.

Areas of Legislative Responsibility:

Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments in assigned areas.

Analyze legislation in assigned areas for impact upon community banks and their customers.

Assist other members of the congressional and regulatory teams on priority lobbying issues.

Qualifications
Minimum BA degree; law or public policy degree preferred

Minimum seven (7) years of related government relations or trade association experience, including working knowledge of banking and financial services issues; Congressional experience preferred

Strong written, analytical, and oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface well with members of Congress, Hill staff, member bankers, and ICBA staff colleagues

Able to work well both independently and as a member of a team

Ability for travel: 10%

Compensation and Benefits
ICBA offers competitive compensation and benefits and is conveniently located in the nation’s capital. The target annual salary range for this role is currently $115,000 to $150,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity
ICBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. ICBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Join ICBA and further your career while making a lasting impact!