Senior Director, Federal Government Relations

15 hours ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Personal Care Products Council Full time
Job Overview

Lead the strategic federal legislative advocacy efforts on behalf of the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and member companies. Represent industry positions with policymakers in Congress. Establish industry advocacy and engagement strategies. Maintain strong relationships with policymakers, key stakeholders, and related stakeholder groups. Drive decision making and manage the Federal Steering Committee.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze federal legislation impacting the industry.
  • Draft legislative analysis, position papers, and advocacy materials.
  • Advocate industry positions to Congress and stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute advocacy strategies on federal legislation and policy issues impacting the cosmetic and personal care products industry.
  • Lead the Federal Government Affairs Committee comprised of member company representatives.
  • Manage member company engagement to develop industry positions and participation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Congressional offices and related federal agencies.
  • Lead federal coalition development and stakeholder engagement.
  • Arrange and facilitate meetings between PCPC, its members, and Congress on issues of importance.
  • Direct federal political giving and federal PAC.
  • Help plan and execute annual industry fly-in and Hill industry educational events including developing policy positions, securing speakers, and overall strategy for engagement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams across disciplines and manage external teams.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in public policy or a related field and 10+ years of federal lobbying and advocacy experience for a trade association.
  • Excellent relationship-building, problem-solving, and negotiating skills with the ability to interpret policy analysis and research.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to create effective presentations and convey key messages and accomplishments to members and audiences.
  • Thorough understanding of Congress.
  • Sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills to create and nurture important relationships on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality work.
  • Track record of diplomacy when interacting with volunteers, colleagues, partner societies, global federal staff, and Congressional offices.
  • Strong multitasking skills to manage projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Keen attention to detail, execution, deadlines, and efficiency.
  • Flexibility for up to 30% travel.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC area with the ability to work in the office two days each week (when not travelling).

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