Hybrid Director of Congressional Affairs

at National Alliance to End Homelessness

• Job title: Director of Congressional Affairs
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $91,200 - $136,850 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Director of Congressional Affairs managing federal policy priorities for the Alliance to End Homelessness. Building relationships in Congress and executing comprehensive legislative strategies to combat homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Alliance’s primary liaison with Members of Congress and congressional staff, particularly those on the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittees in the House and Senate, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the House Financial Services Committee.
• Establish, maintain and deepen bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress and their personal and committee staff through outreach, one-on-one meetings, briefings and coalition meetings, working closely with the CEO and CPO to strategically leverage the organization’s long-standing presence and trusted relationships on Capitol Hill.
• Lead efforts to educate Members of Congress and legislative staff on homelessness and evidence based approaches, and provide technical assistance to Congressional offices on legislative proposals.
• Monitor, analyze and track key legislative and regulatory developments and assess their implications for the Alliance’s policy agenda.
• Organize Congressional briefings and other events to focus attention on and build support for the Alliance’s policy agenda.
• Provide strategic guidance to VP for Programs and Policy, Chief Policy Officer, and Chief Executive Officer on political and legislative opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
• Develop and execute a strategy for direct lobbying and advocacy efforts in close coordination with the Director of Advocacy and Campaign Strategy.
• Prepare testimony, briefing materials, legislative summaries, fact sheets, position statements, and talking points in partnership with Program and Policy team staff subject matter experts.
• In partnership with the VP for Programs and Policy and the Director of Advocacy and Campaign Strategy, engage with coalitions, other national organizations, and industry groups to advance shared policy objectives.
• Coordinate Congressional advocacy with executive-branch engagement, including work related to HUD and other relevant federal agencies, as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable lobbing, ethics, and disclosure requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in public policy, political science, or related field.
• Professional certifications in government affairs or lobbying a plus.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in bipartisan Congressional relations, public policy, or government relations.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships on Capitol Hill, particularly with appropriations committees and with THUD subcommittee members.
• Ability and willingness to register as a federal lobbyist, if required.
• Deep understanding of congressional procedures, legislative processes, and federal policymaking.
• Strong commitment to having an impact on homelessness, housing justice, and/or other related issues with a demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to the ways race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity intersect to further promote racial equity and social justice.
• Demonstrated experience crafting clear and compelling written content including bill summaries, fact sheets, policy briefs, action alerts, position statements, testimony, regulatory comments, on homelessness, housing, or related policy issues.
• Strategic thinker with ability to manage risk and execute high-impact advocacy strategies in complex political environments.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to navigate politically sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to communicate clearly and directly internally and with external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive salary
• Employer supported health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave and a generous holiday schedule