Deputy Director, Government Affairs

CEBA

Deputy Director for Government Affairs leading advocacy strategies at Corporate Energy Buyers Association. Managing relationships with federal officials and mentoring Government Affairs team.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in federal advocacy, leveraging a mature political network and understanding of the legislative process. Capable of managing teams and preparing strategic communications while ensuring compliance with federal lobbying regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Advocacy StrategiesPolitical Network DevelopmentLegislative Process UnderstandingLobbying Compliance KnowledgeTeam Management and Mentoring

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Soft Skills

Superb Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Federally Registered Lobbyist

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Government AffairsPolitical Action CommitteeFundraisingPolicy RepresentationCongressional Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Spearhead development and execution of federal advocacy strategies to advance CEBA’s policy priorities
Build, steward, and leverage relationships with federal elected and appointed officials, staff, corporate members, philanthropic donors, and external partners
Leverage an active and growing Political Action Committee
Help set Government Affairs team goals, priorities, and strategies
Represent CEBA in policy, political, and fundraising settings
Manage and mentor direct reports, providing strategic direction, coaching, and resourcing
Prepare regular internal, external, and member-facing communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience
Substantial advocacy experience derived from private-sector work, or relevant experience working for a Committee or senior and active Member of Congress
Significant and mature political network on both sides of the aisle in both the House and Senate
Solid understanding of legislative process, behaviors and norms of both chambers and their interaction with the Administration and agencies
Ability to be a federally registered lobbyist, and an understanding of federal gift rules and lobbying compliance
Superb and demonstrable communications skills
Ability to travel up to 30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid life and disability coverage (both short- and long-term)
Monthly cell phone stipends
Optional flexible spending and savings accounts
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Attractive 401(k) match of up to 5%, subject to IRS limitations
Unlimited PTO
11 federal holidays
Paid time off during the period between Christmas and New Year's
Sick & Safe leave