Federal Government Relations Director

The Nature Conservancy

WA Federal Government Relations Director in hybrid role with The Nature Conservancy advocating for environmental policies and managing relationships with federal officials.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advocate for priority policies and public funding for programs and projects that are key to conservation priorities and advance the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners.
Build and maintain bipartisan productive relationships and open communications with key federal government officials, including members of the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, congressional and agency staff, Tribal leaders, lobbyists, and non-governmental organization partners.
Research, analyze, evaluate and prepare recommendations on federal public policy issues, policy options and the potential impacts of proposed legislation, proposed rulemaking efforts, and changes in agency policies.
Develop multi-faceted legislative campaigns to increase our impact and achieve specific policy goals.
Collaborate with policy, conservation, forestry, prescribed fire, science, community relations and other staff, to advance conservation priorities and the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 5 years of government relations, policy, lobbying, or advocacy experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
Analytical and project management experience.
Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
Experience working with teams across an organization to achieve policy objectives.
Experience building coalitions and identifying key stakeholders.
Proven negotiation skills.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to starting the position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

government relationspolicy analysislobbyingadvocacyproject managementlegislative campaignsstrategic program goalscoalition buildingstakeholder identificationnegotiation

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingteamworkleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree