[NFL] Sr. Director, Government Affairs

The Senior Director, Government Affairs will assist in establishing the public policy agenda and executing a government affairs strategy to achieve these goals at the state and federal levels. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Director, Government Affairs should possess significant political acumen and be perceived as an influential consensus-maker and strong reputation in Washington. The ideal candidate should have personal relationships with bipartisan, bicameral Members of Congress and their staffs. S/he should also have strong Member contacts on the relevant committees (e.g. Judiciary, Commerce, Ways & Means, Finance, HELP, etc.), Congressional leadership, and federal agencies. S/He will use these contacts to help implement a strategic plan for successfully achieving specific legislative results in Washington.

The Senior Director, Government Affairs will work with the SVP of Government Relations to help set and drive the NFL's public policy agenda and at the state and federal level. The individual will be involved with communications with the NFL and clubs regarding the status of legislation and regulatory actions vital to their interests. S/He will coordinate activities of individuals who are lobbying for the NFL and will work with other sports and entertainment organizations in Washington, which have aligned public policy. The Senior Director of Government Affairs will also work directly with the clubs regarding their own legislative agendas and Washington meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a government relations executive, a Congressional staffer or a senior public servant in a relevant government department or agency. Previous experience and qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Law degree preferred.

  • An ability to quickly grasp and address the issues facing the NFL

  • Excellent analytical ability and experience of gathering and interpreting data.

  • Experience working directly with Members and staff on key Congressional legislation.

  • Ideal candidate will have background in government or private sector government affairs.

  • Exceptional writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of government as well as to internal audiences.

  • Thorough understanding of the Congressional legislative process including the roles and decision points in the Senate, House, Federal agencies, White House.

  • Strong decision-making skills. Must be able to recommend positions on issues and suggest changes in strategies as the legislative and regulatory processes unfold. The ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs at the highest level of government and business.

  • A keen sense of political discernment with the ability to identify and influence the key policy makers and develop and maintain relationships with key people and organizations.

Salary: $180,000 - $230,000 USD

Role is based in Washington D.C.

Jaia Thomas