Vice President, Government Affairs

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Vice President of Government Affairs serves as a senior leader responsible for advancing CTA’s federal policy, political engagement, and advocacy strategy. This role leads CTA’s direct engagement with the White House, Congress, and key federal agencies to promote and protect the interests of the consumer technology industry. The Vice President helps shape organizational priorities and strategies, ensuring alignment between public policy advocacy, political engagement, and the association’s broader mission. This role also oversees key government affairs functions including congressional relations, political affairs, CTA’s Political Action Committee (CTAPAC), and the strategic use of CTA’s event space to support policy engagement and stakeholder relationship-building.

Requirements

Minimum 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public policy, congressional relations, or federal regulatory engagement.
5+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing teams or major initiatives.
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or related field, law or public policy advanced degree preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong strategic thinking and policy analysis capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-level relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
Proven leadership and team management experience.
Strong influencing, negotiation, and coalition-building skills.
Experience managing budgets and organizational initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Congress, the Executive Branch, a trade association, or within the technology sector strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as one of CTA’s principal advocates on Capitol Hill and with the White House, representing the organization and its members on key policy priorities.
Develop and execute federal advocacy strategies that advance the interests of the consumer technology industry.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, administration officials, and regulatory agencies.
Monitor and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments and advise CTA leadership and members on potential impacts.
Advocate CTA policy positions with policymakers and regulators.
Prepare or oversee the preparation of congressional testimony, policy briefings, advocacy materials, and regulatory filings.
Provide strategic guidance to CTA members on federal policy developments and engagement opportunities.
Coordinate policy strategies with coalition partners, trade associations, and allied organizations.
Oversee CTA’s political engagement strategy, including the management and compliance of CTAPAC in accordance with FEC regulations.
Develop strategies to strengthen relationships with key policymakers through responsible and strategic political engagement.
Ensure compliance with all federal election laws and reporting requirements.
Provide strategic oversight of CTA’s event space as a platform for policy engagement, industry convenings, and relationship-building with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders.
Collaborate across the organization to leverage the event space for briefings, policy discussions, and government outreach initiatives.
Lead and develop Government Affairs staff, including the Director(s) of Government Affairs.
Oversee departmental budgeting, planning, and operational performance.
Contribute to CTA’s senior leadership discussions and help guide the organization’s strategic priorities.
Provide strategic direction for government participation and engagement at CES, including coordination of government guest programs and policy-focused programming.
Serve as a liaison with other trade associations, coalitions, and stakeholder groups on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
Represent CTA in external policy forums, industry discussions, and government meetings.
Maintain expertise on emerging policy trends affecting the consumer technology industry through professional engagement, research, and participation in relevant policy networks.
Perform other duties as required to support CTA’s mission and strategic priorities.