Director of Government Relations

18 hours ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States ACE USA Full time
Job Title: Director, Government Relations

ACE USA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Government Relations to join our team. As a key member of our Government Relations team, you will play a critical role in shaping effective public policy and fostering innovative, high-quality practice in the higher education community.

Job Summary:

The Director of Government Relations will serve as a primary contact between ACE USA and the legislative and executive branch on specific issues. You will represent ACE USA in meetings with members of Congress, congressional staff, Department of Education, White House and other Executive Branch officials. Your primary responsibility will be to build relationships with influential policymakers and lead strategic consensus-building among higher education association colleagues around public policy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage an extensive portfolio of legislative and regulatory issues, in coordination with the ACE USA Government Relations team.
  • Maintain close working relationships with congressional staff to shape or influence proposed and existing legislation throughout the legislative process.
  • Develop legislative proposals and drafts legislative language as necessary.
  • Actively engage with Administration officials on issues important to higher education.
  • Meet with and communicate frequently with Department of Education, Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, and White House staff to address policy matters.
  • Collaborate with ACE USA Vice President and General Counsel on litigation engagement, including amicus briefs, legislative and regulatory on issues within policy portfolio and the work of General Counsel.
  • Collaborate and represent GR with other divisions within ACE USA, including Education Futures, on issues of importance to the organization.
  • Function as a primary government relations resource for the broader higher education community, representing ACE USA to all internal and external audiences.
  • Serve as a resource for the media on policy and legislation that affects colleges and universities, and on ACE USA's views and actions in response to such proposals.
  • Write testimony, position statements, legislative and regulatory commentary and gather endorsements from the other higher education associations as needed.
  • Produce or manage the production of timely summaries and legislative analysis for members on relevant legislation, important hearings, and policy proposals in coordination with public affairs.
  • Facilitate collaboration among the higher education associations and other stakeholders, including chairing association meetings and/or committees to develop community positions.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of specifically designated junior Government Relations staff and interns.
Requirements:
  • Ten or more years of directly relevant experience in government, advocacy, or public policy.
  • Leadership, team building, management skills.
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and policy challenges.
  • Collaborative approach and consensus-building skills.
  • Ability to speak and write clearly and compellingly.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Congress, the legislative process, the federal government, and the regulatory process.
  • Ability to support, encourage, and mentor staff.
  • Ability to think strategically and tactically to envision and implement successful advocacy campaigns.
  • Requires an understanding of, and appreciation for, the diversity of American higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • An advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • History working for and/or with the higher education community, including (but not limited to) institutions, associations, think tanks and federal agencies.
  • Experience managing policy and advocacy work related to veterans and active-duty military educational programs and benefits.
  • Experience managing policy and advocacy work on campus safety and civil rights.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort:

Hybrid with a minimum of three in-person days a week at 1 Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20036; some travel as necessary.

Salary:

$135,812 to $169,765

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