Deputy Director of Government Affairs

4 hours ago

Washington, United States Wounded Warrior Project Full time
Job Title: Deputy Director Government Affairs

At Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Director of Government Affairs to join our team. As a key member of our Government Affairs team, you will play a critical role in advancing our legislative, regulatory, and advocacy priorities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Government Affairs team in building and enhancing collaborative relationships with congressional staff, federal agency staff, and other stakeholders to advance WWP's advocacy priorities.
  • Develop and implement advocacy campaigns for high-priority policy initiatives at the federal and state levels.
  • Oversee WWP's lobbying activity before Congress, including identifying priorities, establishing team goals, and establishing operating procedures.
  • Coordinate engagement with federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, to ensure regular attendance at meetings and informed representation of WWP's public policy priorities.
  • Prepare internal and external communications, including emails, reports, memos, and presentations, and other internal and external communications.
  • Collect and analyze data to assist the Government Affairs team in decision-making and subsequent reporting to leadership on activities and results.
  • Prepare reports on federal, legislative, and regulatory matters of interest to WWP.
  • Manage the development of congressional testimony, congressional roundtable remarks, and talking points, and federal agency rulemaking comments.
  • Support the Government Affairs Director with various projects and activities, including team budgeting process, strategic planning process, defining KPIs, and interviewing candidates.
  • Assist with the oversight of external resources and vendors who are supporting WWP advocacy efforts.
  • Collaborate with the Communications team to develop communications to raise awareness of Government Affairs team activities with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with Community Partnerships and Investments team and inform them on advocacy-related grants and projects.
  • Represent WWP at events, meetings, discussions, hearings, and conferences, including routine and ad hoc engagements with senior government officials.
Requirements:
  • Five years of experience in advocacy, policy, or legislative affairs or legislative research.
  • Three years of staff management or leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Five years of military experience or working with veteran's or military service organizations.
  • Five years of experience working with a non-profit organization.
  • Five years of experience working in a Congressional office, an Executive branch office, or with a lobby firm.
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, business, management, communication, or other relevant field of study.
Certifications/Licenses:
  • Valid state-issued driver's license.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
  • General office environment; temperature controlled.
  • Up to 30% travel.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The estimated hiring range for this position is between $109,670 - $137,088 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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