Senior Director, Retirement Policy

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

1d•$134,475 - $173,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Retirement Policy manages all aspects of retirement policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, including savings, defined benefit and defined contribution plans, other investment plans, administration of Trump accounts, ERISA litigation, fiduciary duties, investments, and corresponding disclosures. The role oversees comments on pending regulations, works with the administration on guidance and other regulatory and subregulatory matters, and lobbies Congress on legislation and other Chamber priorities. The Senior Director represents the Chamber nationally on retirement policy before Congress, the administration, the media, and national coalition steering committees. The position manages Chamber retirement committees and collaborates with members, internal stakeholders, the lobbying team, government officials, and regulatory agencies to develop and advance policy positions. It also develops programming and produces reports and other communications promoting the Chamber’s retirement policy agenda.

Requirements

At least 5 years of policy work in relevant areas.
Detailed knowledge of retirement issues.
Experience with ERISA.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven program management, strong organization, and time management skills.
Knowledge of the legislative and rulemaking process.
Sound judgment and ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
Team-oriented approach and flexibility to work long hours.

Nice To Haves

Association and government experience, including congressional or administrative experience, is ideal.
Law firm or company experience is also relevant.

Responsibilities

Represent the Chamber nationally on retirement policy before Congress, the administration, the media, and national coalition steering committees.
Meet with members of Congress, the administration, and regulatory agencies, including the SEC, DOL, and Treasury, to promote the Chamber’s retirement policy agenda.
Manage Chamber retirement committees and work with members and internal stakeholders to formulate policy positions and advocacy strategies.
Work with the Chamber’s lobbying team and internal stakeholders.
Work with Chamber members to draft comments on proposed agency rulemakings.
Work with the administration on subregulatory guidance.
Create, develop, and implement programming for relevant Chamber retirement security summits, events, and conferences.
Draft reports, one-pagers, op-eds, and blogs promoting the Chamber’s retirement policy agenda.
Monitor state developments in the retirement field, particularly regarding ERISA preemption.
Work with the Chamber Litigation Center on legal challenges to particular policies where appropriate.