Cato Institute

Director of Government Affairs – Domestic Economic Policy

Cato Institute

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Washington

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Build and maintain relationships with policymakers on Capitol Hill and within the executive branch.
  • Identify, create, and assist with opportunities for Cato scholars to provide testimony, statements for the record, and other high-impact opportunities.
  • Track and advise Cato scholars and staff on ongoing and emerging dynamics on Capitol Hill and within the Administration to ensure Cato’s maximum impact on the policy debate.
  • Devise, recommend, and execute engagement strategies (in coordination with relevant Cato policy staff) for the issue portfolio with the goal of positively influencing the policy debate.
  • Oversee distribution of Cato scholarship to Capitol Hill and Administration audiences.
  • Work with existing federal affairs staff to ensure Cato-wide coordination of the Institute’s efforts.
  • Exercise exceptional judgment to ensure the protection and enhancement of Cato’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and dedication to principle.

Requirements

  • Education/ Experience Bachelor’s degree and/or work experience commensurate with the relevant field.
  • At least 7 to 10 years of experience on Capitol Hill or the Administration, working in a legislative position or a government affairs department for a think tank, association, state or local government, or the for-profit sector.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Congressional rules, procedures, and operations.
  • Experience working on domestic policy issues.
  • A demonstrated appreciation for and commitment to Cato’s mission and principles.
  • Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive, close working relationships on the Hill.
  • Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Project management experience, including developing work plans, managing and executing multiple concurrent efforts, and effectively managing data, communication, and work products.
  • Limited travel required (approximately 5%)