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About AGA

The American Gas Association, founded in 1918, represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States. There are more than 73 million residential, commercial and industrial natural gas customers in the U.S., of which 95 percent — more than 69 million customers — receive their gas from AGA members. Today, natural gas meets more than one-fourth of the United States' energy needs.

AGA is located between Union Station and the Capitol building. We offer medical and dental coverage, as well as 401(k) matching and non-contributory contributions to the retirement plan. We offer subsidized transit, tuition reimbursement, performance-based merit increases, a discretionary bonus program and employees have access to a no-cost onsite fitness center.

AGA is a three-time winner of The Washington Post's Top Workplace award and World At Work's Seal of Distinction in 2017.

AGA is currently seeking candidates for the following: 

Director, Governmental Affairs and Public Policy

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Director is a lobbyist, public and coalition liaison for AGA and is responsible for several of AGA’s federal affairs goals and programs.  The roles and responsibilities include: 

  • Identifying, monitoring, analyzing and influencing government policies, legislation and regulations development of policies, positions and goals.
  • Lobbying Congress on behalf of the natural gas utility industry on a broad range of energy policies, including energy tax incentives, appliance standards, building codes and standards, safe and responsible natural gas production, climate change, and appropriations related to the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) and weatherization.
  • Drafting and analyzing legislation, identifying potential impacts to AGA’s members.
  • Leading AGA’s outreach efforts to other organizations to gain their support for AGA priorities.
  • Building coalitions and expanding relationships with key decision-makers and policy makers. 
  • Informing and coordinating and mobilizing member companies and other interested parties (coalitions) to pursue AGA’s goals.
  • Assisting in the development of AGA polices, positions and goals and execution of strategies to achieve those goals. 
  • Working with the members of the Legislative Committee to develop and execute legislative and regulatory policy positions. 
  • Serving as Staff Executive for the relevant task forces such as the Energy task force, under the Legislative Committee.
  • Taking a leading or supporting role on AGA issue teams that require legislative or regulatory activity.
  • Representing AGA at political fundraising events and organizing fundraising events for Federal candidates.

 Experience, Capabilities and Requirements:

  • Lobbyist with 3 to 5 years of legislative, regulatory, lobbying or political experience.
  • Understanding of the workings of Congress and relevant congressional committees, federal regulatory agencies and departments, political fundraising and campaigns and public relations.
  • Contacts and relationships with members of congress, senior and junior congressional staff and administration officials.
  • Experience in fundraising.
  • A college degree is required; graduate degree or graduate course work is preferred.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and a cover letter indicating compensation expectations to hr@aga.org with "Director, Governmental Affairs and Public Policy" in the subject line.