Vice President of Government Affairs

Job Description: VP of Government Affairs

The VP of Government Affairs pursues the advancement of the organization’s policy objectives with a focus on the federal legislative and regulatory arenas.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary ETA Congressional advocate.
• Develops responses to regulatory activities, including working with key business colleagues to develop internal and/or external comment letters, coordinating with other interested stakeholders, and contributing to the development and execution of advocacy plans.
• Prepares briefings, studies, and reports for presentation to senior association staff and members.
• Drafts or oversees the drafting of articles, testimony, materials, and online content; engages in internal presentations, provides information and analysis, proactively and upon request, to leadership, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Continuously identifies, analyzes, and tracks complex legislation and issues/industry developments that may affect association members.
• Helps develop and implement grassroots strategies (e.g., fly-ins, educational days, etc.).
• Develops strategies to increase the organization’s position as thought leaders with policymakers, think tanks, and regulatory organizations.
• Participates in developing strategy for, and advocating before, state policymakers as needed.
• Identifies needs for events, plans, and identifies speakers, content, and hosts (virtually and in-person).
• Provides legislative and regulatory updates and acts as a legislative and regulatory expert for questions.
• Other duties that align with the mission and vision of the association.

Requirements and Skills Needed

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to persuasively communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to a changing policy environment and unplanned needs.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple, complex projects.
• Analytical and forward thinker, results-oriented, self-organized, and self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds and in a team setting.
• 7+ years’ relevant experience in government relations with Congress, a trade association, or in a corporate government affairs department.
• Knowledge of payments and financial services is a plus.
• Hill experience is a plus.
• Availability and willingness to travel during legislative sessions.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Position is located in Washington DC – Hybrid; Our client offers a competitive salary with experience and excellent benefits.

Additional Requirements:

• Availability & willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings based on schedules.

Electronic Transactions Association is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ETA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Call 202.828.2635 for more information on how to apply.