ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - VICE PRESIDENT, CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS

ICBA/TCM Bank • Washington, DC

5d • $125,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Congressional Relations advocates ICBA’s legislative policy positions before Congress, financial regulatory agencies, and the Executive Branch. The role also informs and assists ICBA members on congressional activities and interactions with policymakers, and communicates association policies to members, other financial groups, and the media. Applicants should be in the Washington, DC area. The position includes approximately 10% travel.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor of arts degree.
• At least seven years of related government relations or trade association experience, including working knowledge of banking and financial services issues.
• Strong written, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with members of Congress, Hill staff, member bankers, and ICBA staff colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Law or public policy degree.
• Congressional experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their personal office staff, and key committee staff.
• Coordinate grassroots and grasstops lobbying efforts to motivate members and influence Congress.
• Attend PAC events, both in-town and out-of-town.
• Assist association members visiting Congressional offices and agencies.
• Develop, draft, and negotiate bill language and amendments.
• Cover and report on Congressional hearings and legislative markups.
• Work with association members to formulate association positions.
• Assist in developing strategies for lobbying Congress in coordination with legislative and regulatory teams.
• Assist with drafting congressional testimony, letters, position papers, regulatory comments, and articles.
• Prepare association members to testify before Congress and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare for, attend, and report on association committee meetings and other events.
• Respond in a timely manner to banker and press inquiries.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other lobbyists, trade associations, and coalitions.
• Work with state banking associations on federal legislation.
• Represent the association at industry conferences, coalition meetings, and other gatherings.
• Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments in assigned areas.
• Analyze legislation in assigned areas for its impact on community banks and their customers.
• Assist other members of the congressional and regulatory teams on priority lobbying issues.

Benefits

• Generous and competitive benefits package.
• 401(k) savings plan with a 100% employer match of up to 6% of annual earnings.
• Hybrid work environment, monthly work-from-home stipends, and flexible work hours.
• Fitness discounts, telemedicine, on-demand therapy, and work-life balance tools.
• Tuition reimbursement and allowances for professional development.
• Frequent company social events.
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior