Summary

Washington, DC based association management firm seeks association professional to serve as Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs for a client.  As a member of the client leadership team, this position will report directly to the Executive Director.  The Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs will provide review and analysis of proposed legislation, prepare public comments/testimony on regulations, represent the association’s policy position in public forums, coordinate with industry trades and stakeholders on strategic initiatives and manage committees.  Full benefits including health, dental and short-term disability insurance, flextime, vacation policy, 10 paid holidays and 401K. Position available immediately.

Submission

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Disclaimer

Phone calls will not be accepted. Contact from recruitment agencies will also not be accepted.

Responsibilities

I.  Lead public policy initiatives

• Review legislation impacting client and coordinate with members
• Develop formal and information comments/testimony on regulations
• Represent client before regulatory bodies
• Coordinate with other trade associations and stakeholders on issues impacting the industry
• Develop materials needed for member/trade advocacy efforts
• Lead work of policy committees

II.  Develop and implement strategic initiatives

• Coordinate with Executive Director on strategy development
• Engage with industry trade associations, vendors and staff
• Build partnerships to implement strategy, and assist with execution of selected approach
• Develop messaging for members

 III. Oversee membership compliance

• Review legislative requirements for members
• Work with staff to communicate compliance deadlines

Travel

• This position will require 10-15% domestic travel throughout the year.

ADA Specifications

• This is a largely sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.