Congressional Lead
About The Position
LinkedIn is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to join its U.S. Public Policy Federal team and manage engagements with federal government stakeholders. The role advances LinkedIn’s policy priorities and mission to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce by advocating for legislative and regulatory goals, building relationships with policymakers, and advising on public policy issues affecting the organization. As Congressional Lead for U.S. Public Policy and Economic Graph, the successful candidate will support the U.S. Head of Public Policy & Economic Graph on technology and workforce policy proposals and work with a global, cross-functional team of experts. The team uses labor-market insights and data to inform discussions about the future of work, AI’s impact on the workforce, economic opportunity, and broader technology issues. The role is based in Washington, DC, and is hybrid, with work performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days as determined by team business needs.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience with technology policy or workforce systems.
- Experience working in the technology sector or a related sector.
- Experience working in Congress, a federal government agency, or a federal government organization.
- Understanding of the federal policymaking and regulatory process.
Nice To Haves
- Strong industry knowledge of technology policy issues, including artificial intelligence, data privacy and security, internet policy, competition, workforce development, economic opportunity, and the future of work.
- Proven experience in federal government relations, advocacy, or public policy, preferably in the technology or social media sectors.
- Ideally, prior work in at least two of the following: the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, the White House, or a federal agency with relevant jurisdiction.
- Strong knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, with existing relationships on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies.
- Experience in the technology industry and understanding of core technology policies.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and advocate policy priorities to internal stakeholders and external partners, drive alignment, and foster collaboration.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make complex issues understandable to broader audiences.
- Self-motivated, execution-oriented, and strategic, with the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Results-driven and detail-oriented.
- Flexible by nature, comfortable with ambiguity, and possessing an excellent sense of humor.
- Suggested skills: strategic thinking; written and oral communication; stakeholder management; relationship building and networking; political acumen.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to influence federal legislative and regulatory policies aligned with LinkedIn’s business objectives and values.
- Support the U.S. Head of Public Policy & Economic Graph on regulation, legislation, and proposals in technology and workforce policy.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with policymakers, regulators, congressional staff, and industry associations.
- Engage with policymakers and influencers to highlight LinkedIn’s economic impact and its vision of creating the world’s first economic graph.
- Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and public policy trends affecting LinkedIn and the broader technology sector.
- Represent LinkedIn in meetings, hearings, and events with government officials, trade groups, and other stakeholders.
- Work with trade associations, industry partners, and external stakeholders to promote and build support for LinkedIn.
- Collaborate with Legal, Product, Communications, the Economic Graph Research Institute, and other business lines to align policy priorities, share insights, and support the Public Policy team’s thought leadership.
- Develop policy briefs, advocacy materials, testimony, and engagement plans to communicate LinkedIn’s positions and provide updates on policy developments.
- Coordinate with global and regional teams to support consistent and effective U.S. public policy and government affairs work.
- Create, submit, and support internal archival and resource processes for capturing data, notes, and briefs.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans may be included in the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
