Federal Affairs Director Foundation Government Accountability

Position description

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is hiring a Federal Affairs Director to help advance our reform agenda in Washington, D.C. In this role, you’ll support FGA’s outreach and relationship‑building efforts on Capitol Hill, working directly with members of Congress, staff, and federal agencies to turn policy ideas into real‑world results.

This is a hands‑on role for someone ready to work hard and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll be in the room where strategy meets action—building trust, identifying opportunities, and driving progress on FGA’s top federal priorities. If you’re motivated, organized, and eager to make an impact, this role will challenge you and reward you in equal measure.

The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience in federal policy, government affairs, or related political roles, along with the judgment and drive to build strong relationships and deliver results. Candidates must live in the Washington, D.C. area or be willing to relocate.

The people who consistently succeed at FGA are those whose actions and behavior reflect our five Core Values. If you adhere to these values and answer “yes” to each of the following questions, you may be a fit.

• 1. Candid to Solve: Being willing to have tough conversations in order to solve issues and build trust.
• 2. Grow or Die: We don’t have a neutral gear; we must consistently challenge ourselves and each other to grow in our talents and skills.
• 3. Politically Savvy: Policy doesn’t change in a vacuum, but in a political reality that we must understand and account for.
• 4. Partnership‑Oriented: Internal and external relationships are not transactional. That starts with our team members and the perspective that we need the rest of the team to succeed in order to win personally.
• 5. Bought in to Win: We’re at FGA because we want to change policy. No one is counting hours or widgets. We are here to get results, and sometimes, that will require going the extra mile or doing a job that isn’t technically ours.

The vast majority of those who don’t get hired (or don’t last) at FGA are due to a lack of fit with these values. Be prepared to have very candid conversations about them in our interview process.

As Federal Affairs Director, you will have three primary roles broken down into key responsibilities. They are:

• Work with FGA’s senior leaders to develop and execute outreach plans for your policy portfolio, helping turn smart conservative ideas into real results.
• Track federal activity, anticipate opportunities, and help ensure our priorities are positioned for success in both Congress and the executive branch.

• Serve as a key point of contact for your assigned issue areas, coordinating communication and follow‑up between policymakers and FGA’s internal teams.
• Support meetings with congressional offices and agencies—preparing materials, taking notes, and helping move conversations toward action.

• You will be responsible (and accountable) for building the relationships and facilitating the teamwork—both internal and external—needed to get big policy wins across the finish line.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with policymakers, staff, and key allies in Washington, D.C.

• 2–3 years of experience in federal policy, government affairs, or related political roles.
• Comfortable operating on Capitol Hill and available for regular in‑person meetings in Washington, D.C.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers and staff.
• Excellent communicator with strong judgment, attention to detail, and follow‑through.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Match FGA’s Core Values.

FGA is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. The Federal Affairs Director must reside in the Washington, D.C. metro area and be available for frequent in‑person meetings on and around Capitol Hill. This role requires a consistent…