Date Posted:
April 30, 2026
Position Title:
Government Relations Director
Office/Company:
American Policy Ventures (APV)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05663
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$145k–225k, based on experience
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
APV is seeking a senior government relations leader to build and steward high-trust relationships across Capitol Hill and help inform the organization’s congressional engagement strategy.- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with Members of Congress, senior Hill staffers, Committee staff, and leadership offices. - Strengthen APV’s presence across key caucuses, committees, and networks relevant to APV’s work. - Lead APV’s congressional engagement efforts, including setting priorities, managing outreach, and shaping Hill-facing strategy.- 5–10+ years of experience in congressional offices, committee staff, leadership offices, political operations, or government affairs. - Deep familiarity with the dynamics and structures of Capitol Hill. - Established relationships across a significant segment of the House or Senate ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with Members of Congress, senior Hill staffers, Committee staff, and leadership offices.
• Strengthen APV’s presence across key caucuses, committees, and networks relevant to APV’s work.
• Lead APV’s congressional engagement efforts, including setting priorities, managing outreach, and shaping Hill-facing strategy.
• Identify and support opportunities for bipartisan collaboration consistent with APV’s mission.
• Represent APV in high-level Hill meetings, briefings, and policy settings.
• Provide guidance to APV leadership on Hill dynamics and evolving legislative considerations.
Qualifications:
• 5–10+ years of experience in congressional offices, committee staff, leadership offices, political operations, or government affairs.
• Deep familiarity with the dynamics and structures of Capitol Hill.
• Established relationships across a significant segment of the House or Senate ecosystem.
• Background in government relations, multi-client lobbying, or senior Hill staff roles strongly preferred.
• Ability to move quickly, operate independently, and build something from the ground up.
• Strong political judgment, discretion, and strategic instincts.
Instructions:
Learn more here
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
