Director, Legislative Outreach

ANSI • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position leads legislative outreach and engagement on standards and technology policy issues. The role monitors federal and state legislative activity affecting standards, provides timely analysis and status updates, and supports the planning and execution of congressional education and outreach programs. The incumbent builds and maintains relationships with key federal and state policy stakeholders, including organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). The position also develops strategic messaging and high-impact programs demonstrating how standards advance public health, safety, security, innovation, and U.S. economic competitiveness.

The role interfaces with other ANSI staff to learn about ANSI programs and services and coordinate messaging. It also includes information security responsibilities: completing assigned security training by its deadline, following published ISMS policies and procedures, and promptly reporting observed policy violations or information security encroachments to the department leader and/or Information Technology Department.

The starting compensation range is $133,400 to $150,900, depending on education, experience, and other qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change or be supplemented. ANSI provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years of experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization, public interest group, Congressional office, or government agency.
• Familiarity with the standards community and U.S. system.
• Thorough knowledge of technology issues.
• Working knowledge of the legislative process and Congressional operations generally.
• Strong networking skills.
• Strong interpersonal, social media, verbal communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to public service and the protection of others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred; a focus on economics, business, public policy, engineering, science, or a related field is a plus.
• Communications coursework is a plus.
• Further relevant education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze standards- and technology-related legislation, hearings, and policy developments in Congress, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Identify opportunities, venues, and stakeholders for congressional outreach and educational programs that highlight the role of standards in addressing national priorities.
• Develop briefing materials, policy communications, and educational resources that increase legislative awareness of the benefits of standards to public health, safety, security, and economic competitiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislative organizations and policymakers to promote understanding of standards and standardization activities.
• Interface with other ANSI staff to learn about ANSI programs and services and coordinate messaging.
• Complete assigned information security training by the designated deadline.
• Read and adhere to published ISMS policies and procedures.
• Promptly report observed ISMS policy violations or known information security encroachments to the department leader and/or Information Technology Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed