Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree or Juris Doctor Degree preferred.  Extensive experience (8+ years) in the federal legislative process, which may include either senior staff level on Capitol Hill or a national trade association. Senate experience, tax expertise, and/or auto industry experience a plus. Must have exceptional writing and oral communication skills. Key competencies include problem solving, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, results orientation, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage legislative issues.  Excellent advocacy and political skills with strong emphasis on bipartisan relationships.

Physical Demands          

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 15%.