Date Posted:
October 28, 2026
Position Title:
Federal Affairs Director
Office/Company:
Heating, Air-conditioning, & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13716
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Annual salary range: $125,000-$155,000, depending on qualifications
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Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Reports to: Vice President of Government Affairs HARDI is seeking a Federal Affairs Director to advance the association’s federal legislative and regulatory priorities. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs, the Director will represent HARDI before Congress, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders while managing day-to-day federal advocacy activities. The ideal candidate is an experienced government affairs professional or congressional staffer with excellent communication skills, sound political judgment, and the ability to independently develop and execute advocacy initiatives including developing relationships with congressional offices. HARDI’s federal policy priorities include energy efficiency, refrigerant and environmental regulations, tax and trade policy, federal equipment standards, and workforce development.
Responsibilities:
• · Lead and execute federal legislative advocacy initiatives in coordination with the Vice President of Government Affairs.
• · Develop and maintain relationships with members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• · Monitor and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments, identify potential impacts on HARDI members, and recommend advocacy strategies.
• · Represent HARDI in congressional meetings, agency proceedings, industry coalitions, and other relevant policy discussions.
• · Develop policy briefs, legislative analyses, testimony, advocacy correspondence, and other communications supporting HARDI’s policy priorities.
• · Coordinate with HARDI members, internal staff, and external partners to advance federal advocacy initiatives, including grassroots engagement and congressional outreach.
• · Support HARDI’s councils, member events, and Congressional Fly-in.
• · Provide regular updates to the Vice President of Government Affairs on legislative developments, advocacy activities, and strategic opportunities.
• · Perform additional duties as required to support HARDI’s government affairs objectives.
Qualifications:
• · Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• · At least five years of experience in federal government affairs, congressional relations, public policy, legislative advocacy, or service in congressional or committee office.
• · Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• · Demonstrated experience working with congressional offices, federal policymakers, or relevant industry stakeholders.
• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex policy issues clearly and persuasively.
• · Strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• · Ability to work independently and represent HARDI professionally in external engagements.
• · Availability for regular in-person meetings in Washington, DC, and occasional domestic travel.
• · Experience working on Capitol Hill, at a federal agency, trade association, or government relations firm.
• · Established relationships with congressional offices or federal policy stakeholders.
• · Experience with energy, environmental, manufacturing, trade, or business regulatory policy.
• · Experience developing advocacy strategies and working with industry coalitions.
Instructions:
Please apply through the indeed platform: https://www.indeed.com/job/federal-affairs-director-3125c5a59a08e475
Other:
HARDI is a non-profit trade association representing the HVACR wholesale distribution industry. HARDI employs passionate individuals who love a challenge and find fulfillment in supporting the organization.
