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Summary

As a Director of Government Affairs, you will serve as one of ITI’s representatives and advocates for the U.S. executive branch and U.S. Congress. In this capacity, you will have chief responsibility for engagement with the White House and Congress, and will partner with ITI’s Government Affairs, Policy, and External Affairs teams in working with ITI member companies to strategize, plan, and execute comprehensive government affairs programs, which will involve:

• Continuing to expand ITI’s relationships within senior levels of the executive branch and relevant legislative branch offices;
• Independently advancing ITI’s policy priorities through appropriate legislation and/or policy collateral;
• Supporting ITI and its member companies in the sector’s political engagement.

Your responsibilities:

• Building and supporting the participation, value, and effective functioning of key ITI policy issue areas with a specific focus on emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.
• Identifying major policy issues that could affect the membership, and developing strategies to address them.
• Developing and enhancing relationships with member companies and their Washington government affairs representatives.
• Broadening and deepening relations with the White House and Congress to garner support, establish political connections, and promote the industry’s policy issues.
• Serving as a spokesperson for ITI members and industry, building relationships with organizations, constituencies, and coalitions aligned with ITI interests.
• Analyzing congressional and administration proposals, developing policy recommendations, and drafting industry communications.
• Organizing political and policy events with Congress and the administration aligned with ITI priorities.
• Preparing principals for congressional hearings, including drafting testimony, talking points, and questions, and providing active support during hearings.
• Managing political relationships with House and Senate staff, advocating for ITI priorities before Democrats and Republicans.

Your qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in political science, policy, business administration, or related field preferred.
• At least five years of experience on Capitol Hill, in a trade association, or government affairs role.
• Understanding of the technology industry and ability to communicate tech issues to policymakers.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: artificial intelligence, IP/copyright, energy, or workforce and immigration.
• Ability to advocate effectively before Congress and the administration on tech policy issues.
• Ability to work with member companies to drive policy consensus and represent ITI in meetings.

Your qualities:

• Trusted team player with ability to perform in a fast-paced advocacy environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Quick learner, able to work independently and collaboratively, engaging team members for success.
• Tactful, diplomatic, discreet, professional, with strong judgment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and follow-up.

Pay range:

$160,000 – 170,000

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefit subsidy
• Paid time off and holidays

ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Additional information:

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Relations

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