Congressional Lead

LinkedIn•Washington, DC

3d•$181,000 - $295,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LinkedIn is seeking an experienced and 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. The Congressional Lead advocates for legislative and regulatory goals, builds and maintains policymaker relationships, and serves as a trusted advisor on public policy issues affecting the organization. The role works with a global, cross-functional team of experts in the future of work and technology policy. It 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 position is based in Washington, DC, and follows a hybrid work arrangement, performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days as determined by business needs.

Requirements

10 or more 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.
Experience working 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 and comfortable with ambiguity, with an excellent sense of humor.
Suggested skills: strategic thinking, written and oral communication, stakeholder management, relationship building and networking, and 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 internal teams, including Legal, Product, Communications, the Economic Graph Research Institute, and other business lines, to align on 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 advance U.S. public policy and government affairs goals consistently and effectively.
Create, submit, and support internal archival and resource processes for capturing data, notes, and briefs.