Deputy Director, Federal Affairs

Job overview

The Deputy Director, Federal Affairs role is primarily onsite in Washington, DC, with regular remote-work flexibility; compensation is $150,000–$175,000 per year, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus of up to 20%. The Corporate Energy Buyers Association advances low-cost, reliable, carbon-emissions-free energy systems. The deputy director leads federal advocacy strategy and stakeholder relationships, translating policy priorities into legislative and regulatory initiatives while guiding the Government Affairs team and supporting the association’s long-term policy goals.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute federal advocacy strategies
• build relationships with elected and appointed officials, corporate members, donors, and external partners
• leverage the Political Action Committee
• help set team goals and priorities
• represent the association in policy, political, and fundraising settings
• manage and mentor direct reports
• prepare communications on political developments and policy status.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

washington dc

corporate energy buyers association

federal affairs

government affairs

advocacy

public policy

legislative strategy

lobbying

stakeholder relations

up to 30% travel

$150k–$175k

hybrid flexibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-paid life and disability coverage
• phone stipend
• flexible spending and savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• federal holidays
• paid year-end closure
• sick and safe leave
• unlimited PTO.

Why this role

Requires 10 or more years of relevant experience, substantial advocacy experience, a political network across Congress, and ability to travel up to 30%.

About the employer

Corporate Energy Buyers Association is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.