Director Federal Government Relations
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Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff and federal government relations activities and operational plans. May have responsibility for providing federal government relations support for a portion of the business operations of the organization. Responsibilities include protecting and advocating the organization’s interests with regard to current or proposed federal tax, regulatory, or legislative issues that may have material significance for the assigned part of the organization, its customers and other stakeholders. In addition, may be involved in supporting the organization’s overall campaigns and initiatives as needed. May engage outside consultants and lobbyists where needed. Typically based in Washington, DC.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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