Director, Legislative and Regulatory Policy

About Center Road

We are a woman and mother-owned boutique bipartisan policy firm with a proven track record of taking on partisan issues or unmovable policies—like those affecting families and children—and achieving bipartisan consensus and passage into law.

When you join Center Road, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate and diverse team dedicated to improving the lives of families and children nationwide. Our bipartisan firm has been recognized as one of Bloomberg's Top Performing Lobby Firms and as a top small business for Leading on Paid Leave. Our team have been recognized as The Hill's Top Lobbyists and received prestigious awards for their advocacy at the international, federal, and state levels.

Position Overview

Center Road seeks a driven and experienced government relations professional to support and lead the bipartisan legislative and regulatory policy initiatives of our clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to partner with nonprofit organizations creating positive change for families and children. This is a full-time position located in Washington, DC and will report to the Vice President.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive bipartisan federal legislative advocacy strategies for nonprofit clients, including direct lobbying of the Legislative and Executive branches
• Monitor and analyze federal legislative developments, collect intelligence, and maintain awareness of policy changes affecting client initiatives
• Build relationships with and collaborate with multiple nonprofit clients and represent them in coalitions and at external meetings
• Assist in the design of and co-lead the implementation of federal advocacy campaigns that engage stakeholders and move policymakers to action

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years full-time experience in a legislative or policy-focused role, with a deep understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process
• Demonstrated ability to persuasively speak and build bridges across political perspectives, especially with Republican/conservative stakeholders
• Achievement of a bipartisan legislative victory (bill movement through Committee or Chamber)
• Track record of producing compelling policy writing appropriate for Congress and federal agencies and clear policy explanations appropriate for lay audiences
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a bipartisan, diverse, and collaborative working environment with a proactive approach to problem-solving and growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal appropriations experience
• Hill experience working on a legislative portfolio for which the Member sat on the relevant Committee
• Experience working closely with or directly within nonprofit organizations

Additional Information

Center Road is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where individuals can thrive and grow their careers. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic.