Director, Federal Government Affairs

Organization: National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO)

Position: Director, Federal Government Affairs

Reports To: Vice President, Federal Government Affairs

Location: Alexandria, VA/Work-from-home Flexibility

Are you a well-connected, hands-on leader with Hill experience and knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes?  

Come join the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), "The Voice" of the PEO Industry, advocating for the interests of PEOs at all levels of government and providing robust member resources for PEOs.  PEOs provide payroll, benefits, regulatory compliance assistance, and other HR services to small and mid-sized companies.  NAPEO is seeking a Director of Federal Government Affairs to represent the association and assist with federal legislative and regulatory priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to represent NAPEO on the Hill and positively impact public policy in the PEO industry!

NAPEO offers:

• Work-from-home flexibility (two days per week)
• Generous PTO
• 4% 401(k) employer match
• Free parking if working at headquarters

As the Director of Federal Government Affairs, you will assist with the implementation and management of NAPEO’s federal legislative and regulatory priorities, as well as federal grassroots activities.  You will represent NAPEO on Capitol Hill and before federal agencies and will assist in raising funds for and managing the NAPEO PAC.  This position reports to the Vice President of Federal Government Affairs.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two years of experience on the Hill
• Experience with federal legislative & regulatory processes
• Knowledge of lobbying strategies, ethics restrictions, & requirements
• Knowledge of federal employee benefit, tax, & labor/employment laws is a plus
• Existing relationships with members of Congress and/or agency officials is a plus

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume and cover letter to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/16692236324500013318gAI

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.

NAPEO is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

About the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO)

NAPEO is "The Voice" of the PEO Industry.  PEOs provide payroll, benefits, regulatory compliance assistance, and other HR services to small and mid-sized companies.  NAPEO's mission is to grow, promote, and support the PEO industry.  NAPEO advocates for the interests of PEOs at all levels of government, and provides robust member resources, vital networking and referrals, relevant and timely education, and effective public relations and marketing support.

NAPEO represents a dynamic and growing industry and fosters an energetic, collaborative, and supportive workplace environment.  Careers at NAPEO provide ample opportunities for growth, education, and development.  NAPEO ​offers a comprehensive suite of benefits for full-time employees including health, dental, vision, 401(k), flex spending, generous PTO, free parking, and more.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations.  Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.  

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