Job Number:
HC-04855
Date Posted:
April 10, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Director, Federal Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
American Clean Power Association (ACP)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$175,000 – $225,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Senior Director, Federal Affairs serves as a key member of ACP’s federal advocacy team, leading legislative engagement and contributing to the development and execution of strategy in support of the association’s policy priorities.Serve as a primary liaison to congressional offices and key policymakers, building and maintaining relationships that advance ACP’s federal priorities across multiple issue areas.Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental science, energy, or a related field required.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as a primary liaison to congressional offices and key policymakers, building and maintaining relationships that advance ACP’s federal priorities across multiple issue areas.
• Lead legislative engagement across ACP’s policy priorities, shaping approach and outreach in coordination with internal teams to advance a consistent and effective advocacy strategy.
• Leverage relationships on Capitol Hill to inform and refine engagement strategy, aligning outreach and messaging with broader legislative priorities and evolving dynamics.
• Provide perspective on legislative developments, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for engagement, and helping guide the team’s approach in response.
• Drive alignment across issue areas by coordinating messaging and outreach with Federal Affairs colleagues and internal partners, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to congressional engagement.
• Represent ACP in meetings with congressional offices, coalition partners, and external stakeholders, communicating positions clearly and with credibility.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental science, energy, or a related field required.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience, including experience on Capitol Hill and demonstrated knowledge of the federal legislative process.
• Established relationships with Members of Congress and staff, with strong familiarity with offices central to current legislative priorities and the ability to leverage those relationships to support effective engagement.
• Strong understanding of legislative strategy, with the ability to apply that understanding to inform engagement, assess evolving dynamics, and contribute to shaping advocacy approaches.
• Experience working with coalitions or stakeholder groups, with the ability to bring together varied perspectives, navigate competing priorities, and advance aligned outcomes.
• Ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, tailoring approach to different audiences.
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