Job Number:
HC-05206
Date Posted:
April 17, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
The Independent Community Bankers of America
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
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Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations is a senior strategic role responsible for advancing ICBA’s policy positions before Congress, regulatory agencies, and the executive branch.Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their personal staff, and committee staff. Direct and mentor ICBA junior lobbyists, providing strategic oversight of their advocacy portfolios.Bachelor’s degree required; law or advanced public policy degree preferred. Minimum 8 years related government or trade association advocacy experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their personal staff, and committee staff.
• Direct and mentor ICBA junior lobbyists, providing strategic oversight of their advocacy portfolios.
• Orchestrate lobbying efforts to motivate ICBA members and influence Congress.
• Attend PAC events, including before and after routine business hours; may include some weekends.
• Lead and prepare association members for Congressional office and agency visits, serving as their strategic advocate.
• Develop, draft, and negotiate bill language and/or amendments in conjunction with the regulatory team; formulate ICBA policy positions.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; law or advanced public policy degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years related government or trade association advocacy experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of current financial services sector policy and legislative issues and the key Congressional Members and committee staff impacting banking issues.
• Experience with identifying and attending appropriate PAC and fundraising events.
• Strong and demonstrated management experience and interpersonal skills.
• Strong advocacy, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer; applicants welcomed from diverse backgrounds.
