16:PAR-103: Senior Director, Congressional Relations Company Enterprise Community Partners

Department Public Policy

Location Washington, DC

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Congressional Relations, develops, implements and manages effective strategies to influence and support public policy decisions primarily at the federal level regarding affordable housing and community development, including appropriations for key federal programs. Works with policymakers, national industry representatives, community development partners and Enterprise offices across America to advance EnterpriseÕs public policy priorities. Reports to the Vice President, Public Policy.

Job Responsibilities

á      In collaboration with the rest of the policy team, support work to advance EnterpriseÕs public policy priorities for affordable housing, economic and community development, especially issues involving federal appropriations and other legislative and regulatory actions.

á      Build and maintain strong ongoing relationships with key Congressional staff (especially appropriations and budget committee staff), the Administration, related federal agencies, as well as with key policy stakeholders and industry partners, to advance EnterpriseÕs appropriations priorities. Work closely with consultant- lobbyists.

á      Coordinate staff visits to educate Members of Congress on key issues.

á      Serve in leadership positions and otherwise represent Enterprise with key coalitions to advance our Federal priorities.

á      Ensure that federal legislation, regulations, and new proposals that impact EnterpriseÕs public policy, programmatic and financial products work are monitored and analyzed; lead internal and external responses as appropriate.

á      Develop material for the federal and state and local policy teams as well other teams within Enterprise, including but not limited to: issues briefs, blog posts, op- eds, external letters or statements for the record, presentations, and communications to the Board, quarterly reports, and policy priority documents.

á      Work collaboratively with the rest of the policy team in a thoughtful and focused way to enhance the teamwork and effectiveness of the policy office.

á      Draft and review testimony, letters, legislative analyses and advocacy materials.

á      Display flexibility while working with other Enterprise departments and initiatives such as state and local policy staff, program offices and initiatives, and financial products (Enterprise Community Investment, Enterprise Community Loan Fund).

á      Supervision of junior staff/interns.

Qualifications

á      Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in affordable housing, community development, advocacy and/or legislative analysis. Graduate degree highly desirable and may offset two years of required work experience.

á      Demonstrable commitment to improving opportunities for people of modest means.

á      Previous local, state or federal policy experience, with heavy experience working in a bipartisan manner with Capitol Hill offices preferred.

á      Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and manage external relationships with key congressional offices and federal agency staff.

á      Outstanding oral and written communications skills, including using social media to advance awareness and education.

á      Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment, often under stringent deadlines.

á      Experience with data analysis statistics, Graphic Map Systems (GIS), and other related skills a plus.

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