Senior Director, Congressional Relations for Tax & ...

Description Scope of Responsibilities: Serves as the primary AGC lobbyist and subject matter expert on tax, fiscal and infrastructure funding and finance. Manages two direct reports, including the Director of the Utility Infrastructure Division and the Director of the Highway and Transportation Division. Serves as staff director to the AGC Financial Issues Forum (FIF) and executes the Forum's annual meeting(s). Acts as lead program manager for the AGC/Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Annual Construction Financial Management Conference (CFMC). Duties: Lobbyist & Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Building & Infrastructure Affairs Serves as the primary lobbyist and SME on tax, fiscal and infrastructure funding and finance issues impacting: Construction firms as business entities; Vertical construction markets; Private activity bonds, public-private partnerships, innovative construction financing. Works with the Vice President of Government Relations on tax, fiscal and accounting issues impacting horizontal construction contractors and markets by: Coordinating lobbying activities with the House Ways & Means Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and relevant federal agencies and stakeholder coalitions; Supporting policy development. Works in coordination with the Senior Director of Congressional Relations for Labor, HR and Safety on tax, fiscal and accounting issues impacting union contractors by: Coordinating lobbying activities with the House Ways & Means Committee, Senate Finance Committee, relevant federal agencies, and stakeholder coalitions; Supporting policy development. Lobbying duties include but are not limited to advancing AGC policy priorities on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, and through stakeholder coalitions; elevating the stature of the association in those arenas; and contributing to grassroots and AGC membership engagement campaigns and strategies. SME duties include but are not limited to: maintaining a knowledge of tax, fiscal and accounting issues facing the construction industry; educating colleagues, members and Chapters on the nuances of such policy when necessary; and developing policy papers and positions on such issues for the association. Staff Director to Financial Issues Forum Serves as staff director to the AGC Financial Issues Forum, with duties that include but are not limited to: Organizing and executing annual meeting(s) of construction CFOs, owners and CPAs to address current construction tax and accounting issues; Procuring speakers from the government and industry to educate forum members; Responding to routine tax inquiries from forum members; Ensuring receipt of CPE credit for forum members; Managing AGC Tax listserve. Lead Program Manager for the AGC/CFMA Conference Serves as lead program manager for the AGC/CFMA Construction Financial Management Conference (CFMC). Acts as primary AGC staff liaison to the CFMC steering committee. Oversees development and execution of construction financial management conference attended by company owners, CFOs, CPAs, bankers and consultants - usually around 450-500 attendees. Manage budget, organize steering committee planning meetings and develop conference marketing plan with marketing department. Maintains conference budget and coordinate activities with meetings and marketing staffs. Other Assistance with all townhouse events and maintenance. Other job-related duties as assigned. Requirements Knowledge of and experience working with federal agencies and/or Capitol Hill on major tax, fiscal and infrastructure funding and finance issues required. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Motivation and ability to respond to multiple issues simultaneously and meet deadlines required. Prior management experience a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products required. An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, working effectively with colleagues across the organization is a must. Bachelor's Degree required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01