Trade Policy Manager

CCIA • WASHINGTON, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

CCIA seeks a motivated policy professional to support the Association’s policy advocacy on technology policy issues, with a particular focus on policies impacting trade and access to foreign markets. The position would support various CCIA subject matter expert teams.

Requirements

• 2-5 years relevant work experience in public policy, government, or regulatory affairs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience engaging in international trade policy development, implementation, and enforcement.
• Experience working in industry, government, or intergovernmental organizations.
• Experience shaping advocacy in coordination with think tanks, civil society organizations, or legislatures.
• Strong familiarity with one or more of the following policy areas, particularly in relation to foreign markets: trade law, telecommunications policy, digital taxation, cross-border data flows, AI, export controls, or related digital economy issues. Candidates should possess deep expertise in at least one area and the ability to work across a broad range of adjacent policy topics.
• A self-starting personality, strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong academic credentials; excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills; and a demonstrated ability to perform effectively on a team.
• Knowledge of both technology and trade policy.
• Experience working with relevant government agencies formulating or implementing technology policy, especially the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of State.
• Familiarity with the services and business models of CCIA members.

Responsibilities

• Support CCIA’s DC policy teams to further public policy goals and outreach on behalf of member companies and the broader digital services and technology industries with respect to digital trade.
• Monitor trade-related policy and regulations overseas that are projected to affect the technology sector, and broader connected economy, and keep CCIA members informed of relevant developments.
• Assist in CCIA’s engagement with U.S. and foreign government stakeholders to inform ongoing policy responses regarding outstanding and proposed barriers to digital trade.
• Research existing and anticipated digital trade policy issues; assist in drafting policy recommendations and regulatory comments, and research and advocacy papers.

Benefits

• flexible, hybrid work environment with up to two weeks of remote work per calendar year
• generous employer retirement contributions independent of employee deferrals
• medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance for which CCIA pays 100% of the employee’s premiums
• paid time off that accumulates at 12 hrs/month, increasing with years of service
• connectivity stipend
• annual professional development allowance

What This Job Offers

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