Senior Director, Government Affairs

Senior Director, Government Affairs
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the premier advocacy and policy organization for the world's leading innovation companies. ITI is seeking a Senior Director to join its Government Affairs team. This opportunity is located at ITI's headquarters in Washington, DC. ITI is committed to attracting creative, talented, and energetic team members.

Position Summary:
As the Senior Director of Government Affairs, you will represent ITI before the U.S. Congress and relevant executive branch agencies, with a primary focus on engagement with members of the House and Senate Republican Conferences. In collaboration with the Government Affairs team and ITI member companies, you will develop and implement a strategic, high-impact government relations program. Your work will involve:

• Strengthening and expanding senior-level relationships across the legislative and executive branches
• Advancing ITI's policy agenda through legislative and regulatory initiatives
• Supporting political engagement efforts for ITI and its member companies

Your responsibilities:

• Lead and support ITI's advocacy on core policy areas, with a strong emphasis on international trade, while contributing to broader legislative priorities
• Identify emerging policy issues and proactively develop strategic responses on behalf of member companies.
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with ITI member companies and their government affairs professionals in Washington, D.C.
• Engage regularly with key lawmakers-particularly within the House and Senate Republican Conferences-to build political capital and champion industry interests.
• Represent ITI and its members in coalitions, industry groups, and with external stakeholders to advance aligned interests.
• Assist in managing ITI's political action and engagement programs.

Your qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of the U.S. legislative, executive, and regulatory landscape
• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, business administration, or a related field required; advanced degree (JD, MA/MS) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including service as a legislative or policy aide in a congressional office or committee, or comparable policy role
• Proven relationships and expertise within the House and/or Senate Republican offices.
• Exceptional communication, strategic planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly gain fluency in the substantive policy areas important to ITI.

Your intangibles:

• Demonstrated success as a collaborative team player, with a focus on cross-functional coordination.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness
• Strong time management and project prioritization skills
• Professional presence with the ability to engage effectively with C-suite stakeholders.
• Sound political judgment and strategic instincts.
• A good attitude and sense of humor.

Pay range: $170,000 - 175,000
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.