Director, Legislative Affairs

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$150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

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Are you a policy professional who thrives on strategy, advocacy, and making an impact on Capitol Hill? If so, NADA is seeking a strategic and highly motivated Director of Legislative Affairs to join our Public Policy/Legislative Affairs team. In this role, you’ll help shape and advance the legislative priorities of NADA and ATD—representing the voice of franchised automobile and truck dealers before Congress.

This full-time position offers a collaborative and mission-driven environment, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong organizational culture. Duties include some travel, comprising approximately 10% of the role.

The Key Responsibilities of the Director, Legislative Affairs:

• Serve as advocate for NADA’s members before Congress.
• Track and analyze legislative developments, providing strategic input on policy priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members of Congress, key staff, and industry stakeholders.
• Draft legislative materials, advocacy communications, testimony, and briefing documents.
• Propose and draft legislation or amendments to advance NADA’s and ATD’s priorities.
• Collaborate with industry coalitions and allies to support shared legislative goals.
• Represent NADA and ATD at political events, meetings, and industry functions.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts across internal teams, including Regulatory Affairs and Public Affairs, to ensure alignment.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in or with the federal legislative process.
• Previous Capitol Hill, trade association, or lobbying experience strongly preferred; Senate experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the legislative process and political landscape.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for persuasive advocacy.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legislative tracking tools a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter.

NADA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and lactation), sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Non-profit Organizations

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Medical insurance

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Disability insurance

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