Date Posted:
May 19, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations
Office/Company:
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06977
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$200,000 minimum annual salary, based on a regular, full-time schedule.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
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. - Orchestrate lobbying efforts to motivate ICBA members and influence Congress.- 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; recent Congressional experience preferred.
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; recent Congressional experience preferred.
• 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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Equal opportunity employer. committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
