Date Posted:
May 28, 2026
Position Title:
Technology and Innovation Policy Director
Office/Company:
National Restaurant Association
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07248
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The National Restaurant Association, one of the most influential business associations, has tremendous opportunity for a Technology and Innovation Policy Director.Develop, manage, and implement comprehensive regulatory and legislative strategies and tactics that advance the Association’s mission and public policy agenda across technology, innovation, and commerce.Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree(s) preferred in political science, government relations, public policy, or equivalent.
Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic direction on all issues impacting restaurant and foodservice profitability
• Analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as the political landscape surrounding those initiatives
• Represent and advocate on behalf of the Association and its members before opinion leaders, lawmakers, regulators, and at key briefings, panels, conferences, and meetings
Qualifications:
• Publicly registered lobbyist with a minimum of 6–8 years of experience with a trade association, Hill, or Administration position
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; values team building and consensus
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
