Senior Federal Lobbyist

Stand Together•Washington, DC

15h•$150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Americans for Prosperity (AFP), part of the Stand Together philanthropic community, is hiring a Senior Federal Lobbyist (internal title: Senior Federal Legislative Liaison) to advocate for AFP’s positions in Washington, D.C. The role works with the Director of Federal Affairs to shape and execute federal legislative strategy, with a focus on advancing individual economic opportunity through free markets. Advocacy will cover several policy areas; economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology, as well as donor disclosure laws, are particularly valuable areas of expertise. The position leads advocacy on AFP’s priority issues, represents the organization before Congress, federal agencies, and the executive branch, and guides coalitions and junior team members. It is suited to an accomplished federal lobbyist with a deep Capitol Hill network and a track record of moving policy. The organization describes a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture grounded in Principle Based Management and focused on innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Requirements

At least 8 years of legislative or government affairs experience, including significant federal lobbying or Capitol Hill experience.
A proven track record of developing and executing government affairs strategies that produced legislative or regulatory results.
Established relationships and credibility with members of Congress, senior congressional staff, and federal agency officials.
Experience representing an organization before Congress, federal agencies, and executive branch officials.
Deep knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process, with substantive expertise in economic, energy, or technology policy.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including testifying and presenting to senior policymakers.
Sound strategic judgment and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Commitment to advancing every individual’s right to economic opportunity through free markets.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in donor disclosure and donor privacy policy, including legislative and regulatory issues affecting nonprofit organizations.
Experience leading coalitions or managing outside lobbying partners.
Experience mentoring or managing government affairs professionals.
Deep knowledge of energy policy, AI policy, or emerging technology regulation.
Experience with lobbying disclosure compliance and registration requirements.
Enthusiasm for Stand Together’s vision and principled approach to solving problems, and commitment to stewarding its culture, which champions transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Responsibilities

Lead AFP’s federal legislative advocacy on economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology, setting strategy and priorities with the Director of Federal Affairs.
Cultivate and leverage senior-level relationships with members of Congress, chiefs of staff, committee leadership, and federal agency and executive branch officials.
Represent AFP before Congress, federal agencies, and external audiences, including through testimony and formal comments.
Develop and execute legislative and regulatory campaigns, from bill introduction through enactment.
Anticipate legislative and regulatory trends and advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and strategic responses.
Build and lead coalitions with trade associations, think tanks, and allied organizations to advance shared policy objectives.
Oversee the development of position papers, testimony, fact sheets, and other advocacy materials.
Partner with policy, legal, communications, and research teams to align advocacy with organizational priorities.
Mentor and guide federal legislative liaisons and other government affairs team members.