Date Posted:
June 8, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Federal Affairs
Office/Company:
Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07994
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$140,000 to $175,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Federal Affairs to help lead advocacy efforts on energy, environmental, and transportation policy issues impacting the automotive industry.Lead advocacy efforts related to federal energy, environmental, and transportation policy priorities impacting the automotive sector and its suppliers.Bachelor’s degree required. At least 10 years of experience, with time on Capitol Hill, within the Executive Branch, or in a related government affairs role.
Responsibilities:
• Lead advocacy efforts related to federal energy, environmental, and transportation policy priorities impacting the automotive sector and its suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with congressional offices, committee staff, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and engage on legislative activity related to emissions standards, vehicle electrification, charging infrastructure deployment, chemical and materials policy, recycling, manufacturing, and infrastructure investment.
• Help shape and implement strategic advocacy plans that advance Auto Innovators’ policy priorities and support member company objectives.
• Coordinate closely with internal policy, regulatory, legal, and communications teams to ensure integrated advocacy strategies.
• Draft policy analyses, briefing materials, testimony, correspondence, legislation, and strategic communications for Congress and federal agencies.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 10 years of experience, with time on Capitol Hill, within the Executive Branch, or in a related government affairs role.
• Experience working at a trade association is a strong plus.
• Experience working on energy, environmental, infrastructure, climate, manufacturing, or transportation policy issues strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with congressional committee and floor processes.
• Existing relationships with congressional offices, relevant committees, and federal agencies preferred.
Instructions:
Email [email protected] for more information on how to apply.
Other:
At Alliance for Automotive Innovation, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds, and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.
