Director, Federal Relations

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Job Summary

Responsible for direct federal lobbying activities in support of API advocacy objectives. Directs lobbying of Members of Congress, congressional staff, and federal agencies. Develops lobbying strategy and tactics in conjunction with API federal relations, state relations, mobilization, the Committee on Federal Relations, and coalition building and management.

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Up to 25%

Percentage of travel time expected for the position, where the travel occurs, such as locally or in specific countries or states, and whether the travel is overnight.

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EEO Statement

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