Position Overview:The Director for International Policy will support the development and advocacy of U.S. Chamber policy positions relating to U.S. international trade, investment, and regulatory issues before Congress and the administration. The policy areas include U.S. trade law, international trade and investment agreements, tariff policies, nontariff issues, export controls, and sanctions.
Reporting to the vice president for International Trade Policy, this position will work alongside the broader international policy team and in close partnership with the Chamber's International Division.
Responsibilities: - Support the development and execution of advocacy strategies for the Chamber's international trade, investment, and regulatory policy agenda.
- Track issues and draft and review policy talking points, collateral, comment submissions, and member communications.
- Build and manage coalitions and partnerships with members and other trade associations.
- Serve as a liaison to Chamber members to solicit member input and keep members briefed on policy priorities.
- Build and maintain highly effective working relationships to facilitate collaboration across the International Division and with other Chamber teams.
- Facilitate and support fundraising, budgeting, and the management of various Chamber internal systems and processes.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in international affairs, economics, political science, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. Master's degree preferred.
- An understanding of the legislative process, advocacy strategy, and techniques applicable to both Congress and the administration.
- Proven record of work on international trade and investment policy issues before Congress and the administration.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and issues simultaneously.
- Able to represent the Chamber as a trusted knowledge source on international trade and investment issues.
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with a high level of communication and eagerness to distill technical topics to differing audiences.
- International and domestic travel is anticipated.
The salary range for this position is $122,250.00 to $160,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
#LI-Hybrid
