Senior Federal Lobbyist

Lead AFP’s federal legislative advocacy on economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology, setting strategy and priorities with the Director of Federal Affairs

Cultivate and leverage senior-level relationships with members of Congress, chiefs of staff, committee leadership, and federal agency and executive branch officials

Represent AFP before Congress, federal agencies, and external audiences, including through testimony and formal comments

Develop and execute multi-front legislative and regulatory campaigns, from bill introduction through enactment

Anticipate legislative and regulatory trends, and advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and strategic responses

Build and lead coalitions with trade associations, think tanks, and allied organizations to advance shared policy objectives

Oversee the development of position papers, testimony, fact sheets, and other advocacy materials

Partner with the policy, legal, communications, and research teams to align advocacy with organizational priorities

Mentor and guide federal legislative liaisons and other government affairs team members

8+ years of legislative or government affairs experience, including significant federal lobbying or Capitol Hill experience

Proven track record of developing and executing government affairs strategies that produced legislative or regulatory results

Established relationships and credibility with members of Congress, senior congressional staff, and federal agency officials

Demonstrated experience representing an organization before Congress, federal agencies, and executive branch officials

Deep knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process, with substantive expertise in economic, energy, or technology policy

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including testifying and presenting to senior policymakers

Sound strategic judgment and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Expertise in donor disclosure and donor privacy policy, including legislative and regulatory issues affecting nonprofit organizations

Experience leading coalitions or managing outside lobbying partners

Experience mentoring or managing government affairs professionals

Deep knowledge of energy policy, AI policy, or emerging technology regulation

Experience with lobbying disclosure compliance and registration requirements

Enthusiasm for Stand Together’s vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation. We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.