Senior Director, Public Policy

Enterprise Community Partners•Washington, DC

4d•$130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Senior Director of Public Policy is a leader on Enterprise’s best-in-class federal policy team. The Senior Director will be responsible for setting the advocacy strategy around tax policy specific to affordable housing and community development and then managing execution and driving outcomes.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of relevant experience; graduate degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
Federal government relations and policy development experience required.
Deep understanding and expertise on a range of housing and community development policies, in particular LIHTC, NMTC, and OZs.
Leadership, strategy, and management skills; previous experience managing staff required.
Relationships with policymakers in the legislative and executive branch required, preferably with tax writing committees and Treasury Department.
Experience working with tax policy stakeholders required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to a broad audience.
Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change and overcome obstacles.
Strong initiative and autonomy.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and take responsibility for moving tasks forward with minimal supervision.
Positive contribution to work culture and effective, collaborative team member.

Nice To Haves

experience working in Congress or the executive branch preferred.
Public speaking, media relations, and public relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Enterprise’s federal tax policy and advocacy agenda, spearheading a portfolio that includes but is not limited to: LIHTC, New Markets Tax Credits, Opportunity Zones, Neighborhood Homes Tax Credit, Additional Treasury Department programs such as the CDFI Fund and Capital Magnet Fund, Housing Finance Reform and advocacy around the Community Reinvestment Act, GSEs, and FHFA.
Lobby on statutory and regulatory policy priorities with Congress and the Executive Branch.
Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with key Congressional staff, the Administration, and relevant federal agencies.
Serve in leadership and management positions and otherwise represent Enterprise within key coalitions to advance our federal tax policy priorities. Co-chair the ACTION Campaign on behalf of Enterprise.
Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and new proposals that impact Enterprise’s public policy, programmatic, and financial products.
Serve as a subject matter expert on the federal policy landscape; inform federal, state, and local policy efforts and partner and serve as a resource to other Enterprise divisions and external partners.
Work with Enterprise’s External Affairs team on internal and external communications and research content, utilizing social media, press releases, op-eds, and other earned media to advance advocacy efforts.

Benefits

annual performance bonuses
generous paid leave programs
dental, health, and vision care plans
family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support
health advocacy
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
mental health benefits
financial education
wellness programs
auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications