Federal Government Relations Director

The role

The Government Relations Director will develop and drive bipartisan flood policy on Capitol Hill and support policy implementation at federal agencies. This role involves managing two direct reports and expanding engagement with the administration and federal agencies.

What you will do

• Represent and articulate AFC mission on Capitol Hill by leading outreach to Federal Champions and establishing relationships with members, staff, and committees
• Support the success and development of the Federal team, including managing 2 direct reports
• Expand engagement with the current administration and federal agencies on disaster, infrastructure, and flood resilience program implementation
• Forge relationships with bipartisan partners and stakeholders on and off Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch
• Create framing through fact sheets, talking points, letters, testimony, and social media posts
• Develop and embed Federal team goals within cross-organizational projects, events, and strategy

Required qualifications

• At least 10 years of blended work experience
• Demonstrated track record of leading high-impact teams and managing direct reports
• Proven government relations expertise and deep networks across appropriations, agriculture, armed services, conservation, economic development, emergency management, disaster response & recovery, haza
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and political instincts
• Demonstrated track record of building strategic relationships in a bipartisan environment
• Willingness to attend select evening and weekend events
• Willingness to undertake periodic work travel outside of D.C.
• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000-200,000
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including a $0 monthly premium health insurance option
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
• Relocation assistance to D.C. for new employees living outside of the D.C. metropolitan area
• Company-sponsored outings, such as happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, and an annual retreat
• Office closure the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Modern office with gym access, snacks and drinks, smart casual dress code, and a collaborative floor plan

About the company

The American Flood Coalition (AFC) is a nonpartisan group that drives transformational adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition includes 500+ elected officials, local leaders, military groups, and businesses.