Deputy Government Affairs Lead

CCIA seeks an experienced government relations professional to support advocacy across its privacy, online trust and safety, artificial intelligence, competition, trade, telecommunications, and content moderation policy portfolios. An ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who brings strategic foresight, identifies gaps before they become issues, and takes initiative without the need for close oversight. The Deputy Government Affairs Lead is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence. This role will report to the Vice President, Federal Affairs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with CCIA’s U.S. policy teams to achieve policy goals on behalf of member companies;
• Track federal legislation across policy portfolios, with an emphasis on identifying areas of concern, relaying developments to CCIA members, and drafting written deliverables in response;
• Coordinate external advocacy and campaign efforts, including coalition building, outreach programs, and legislative initiatives in furtherance of CCIA policy objectives;
• Liaise with congressional offices, stakeholders, and CCIA members to provide information, feedback, and perspective on potential legislation; and
• Anticipate and address challenges that technology companies may face in an evolving policy landscape.

Minimum Qualifications: Three to seven years professional experience in legislative advocacy, staffing an elected principal, or working in a relevant federal affairs-based role.

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Demonstrated understanding of technology policy, especially in relation to content moderation, privacy, and child online protection policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues into simple explanations.
• Adept interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple projects, often on tight deadlines.
• Strong political acumen with key relationships across both political aisles.
• Juris Doctor or other graduate degree.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Professional development and connectivity allowancesCommensurate with experience.
• Paid personal time off 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans 
• 401(k) retirement plan