Job Number:
HC-03965
Date Posted:
March 27, 2026
Position Title:
Vice President, Government Relations and International Programs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
The Aluminum Association (TAA)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
The Aluminum Association (TAA), based in Washington, D.C., is searching for a Vice President, Government Relations and International Programs. Established in 1933, TAA is the trade association for the North American aluminum industry and operates with a $12M annual budget. The Aluminum Association is the industry’s leading voice in Washington, D.C., providing global standards, industry statistics, trade policy and expert knowledge to member companies and policymakers nationwide. Highly engaged in public policy and technical forums, the Association is committed to advancing aluminum as the sustainable material of choice around the world.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Aluminum Association (TAA), based in Washington, D.C., is searching for a Vice President, Government Relations and International Programs.Provides critical expertise in the current trade policy environment. Manages the Association’s Government Relations department and leads policy development, government relations strategy, and lobbying activity in support of aluminum industry priorities.Master’s Degree or Law Degree in Trade Policy, Trade Law, International Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, Government, or related discipline, or extensive demonstrated competency in these areas.
Responsibilities:
• Provides critical expertise in the current trade policy environment.
• Manages the Association’s Government Relations department and leads policy development, government relations strategy, and lobbying activity in support of aluminum industry priorities.
• Leads the Association’s engagement with international organizations that impact the U.S. aluminum industry, in coordination with foreign aluminum industry associations.
• Works with membership in developing policy positions and advocacy strategies.
• Provides leadership in working with the industry on trade and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates industry response on policy and advocacy priorities.
Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree or Law Degree in Trade Policy, Trade Law, International Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, Government, or related discipline, or extensive demonstrated competency in these areas.
• 10–15 years’ experience in trade policy or government/international affairs.
• Proven ability to develop and lead coordinated advocacy campaigns in support of business and trade policy objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to track, analyze, synthesize, and report on policy developments in the regulatory and legislative arenas.
• Knowledge of or experience with metals or materials manufacturing industries and/or global trade and WTO processes is preferred.
Instructions:
Email your resume to [email protected] with ‘VP, Government Relations and International Programs’ as the subject of the email.
Other:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
