Director, Government Affairs

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Government Affairs (Federal) will develop and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and congressional staff and serve as a key member of CTA’s federal lobbying team. The role works across CTA’s policy portfolio to identify opportunities to advance the association’s policy priorities on Capitol Hill. The Director leads CTA’s federal policy and regulatory work on transportation and mobility, including autonomous vehicles and emerging transportation technologies. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and is based in Arlington, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office.

Requirements

Minimum of six years of experience in federal government affairs, congressional affairs, or public policy.
Significant experience working in or with the U.S. Congress.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Members of Congress and senior congressional staff.
Experience researching, analyzing, and communicating legislative and regulatory issues.
Strong understanding of Congress, the legislative process, and the federal political environment.
Excellent political judgment and ability to identify opportunities to advance organizational priorities.
Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to develop, maintain, and leverage internal and external relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple policy areas and respond quickly to changing legislative priorities.
Ability to travel.
Flexibility to attend industry events in the early morning and evenings, and occasional weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field, or commensurate experience.
Experience with transportation, mobility, autonomous vehicles, or technology policy is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and congressional staff across the House and Senate, serving as a key relationship lead for CTA on Capitol Hill.
Lead or co-lead CTA policy development and member working groups within the transportation portfolio.
Lead CTA’s federal policy and regulatory engagement on transportation, mobility, autonomous vehicles, and related emerging technologies.
Advocate for CTA’s legislative and policy priorities across its broader technology agenda.
Identify opportunities to advance CTA priorities through legislation, congressional engagement, coalition activity, and political relationship-building.
Prepare statements, testimony, talking points, briefing materials, and other advocacy materials for congressional engagement.
Draft and submit comments to federal regulatory agencies on transportation and mobility issues.
Organize and participate in congressional meetings, lobbying days, political events, policy briefings, technology demonstrations, and CES.
Represent CTA before policymakers and at industry meetings, policy events, panels, and, as appropriate, in the press.
Work with CTAPAC to develop and strengthen relationships with current and emerging technology leaders in Congress.
Monitor congressional activity and identify legislative and political developments affecting CTA and its members.
Liaise with industry coalitions and outside stakeholders, particularly on transportation and mobility issues.
Support CTA thought leadership through articles, position papers, blogs, and other policy communications.
Support CTA engagement on state and local transportation issues as appropriate.
Provide member companies with updates on congressional hearings, agency actions, and other policy developments.
Support federal lobbying efforts outside the Director’s primary policy portfolio as needed.
Perform other duties as required by business needs.