ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS

ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS

Washington, DC, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations is a senior strategic role responsible for advancing ICBA's policy positions before Congress, regulatory agencies, and the executive branch. This leader builds and leverages relationships across Capitol Hill, key committees, government banking agencies, and industry coalitions to deliver meaningful legislative outcomes for community banks nationwide.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous contact with members of Congress, their personal staff and committee staff.
• Direct and mentor ICBA junior lobbyists, providing strategic oversight of their advocacy portfolios.
• Orchestrate lobbying efforts to motivate ICBA members and influence Congress.
• Attend PAC events, including before & after routine business hours; may include some weekends.
• Lead and prepare association members for Congressional office and agency visits, serving as their strategic advocate.
• Develop, draft and negotiate bill language and/or amendments in conjunction with the regulatory team; formulate ICBA policy positions.
• Cover and report on Congressional legislation, hearings and legislative markups.
• Drive coordinated lobbying strategies in partnership with the senior legislative and regulatory team.
• Author and direct the development of testimony, letters, position papers, regulatory comments, and policy articles.
• Coach and prepare association members testifying before Congress and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare for and attend association committee meetings and other events as required.
• Respond to banker and press inquiries on legislative matters.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other financial lobbyists, trade associations, and coalitions.
• Work periodically with state associations on Federal legislation and state legislative projects.
• Represent the association at industry conferences and other gatherings.
• Manage and support the legislative team on priority issues, especially working with the key banking committees on priority areas as assigned.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and prepare analysis in assigned areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; law or advanced public policy degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years related government or trade association advocacy experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required; recent Congressional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current financial services sector policy and legislative issues and the key Congressional Members and committee staff impacting banking issues.
• Experience with identifying and attending appropriate PAC and fundraising events.
• Strong and demonstrated management experience and interpersonal skills.
• Strong advocacy, writing, analytical and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface well with members of Congress, Hill staff, and member bankers.
• Works well independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel.

Compensation and Benefits

ICBA offers competitive compensation and benefits and is conveniently located in the nation’s capital. The minimum annual salary for this role begins at $200,000, based on a regular, full-time schedule. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, market considerations, and internal equity .

ICBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. ICBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)’s guiding mission is to create and promote environments where community banks flourish. We are:

• Dedicated advocates providing community bankers, policymakers and the public with authoritative insights and resources to support and strengthen community banking.
• Knowledgeable, applying their expertise to offer personalized service that addresses the distinct challenges and opportunities facing community banks.
• Community-centered, driving meaningful change that strengthens community banks and the communities they serve. We turn commitment into action and deliver real results.

ICBA’s workplace culture is built on our core values:

• Caring -We support and prioritize your well-being and professional growth.
• Connected - We foster strong relationships that create meaningful impact.
• Collaboration – We are team-oriented and results driven where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovative ideas are encouraged to achieve our common goals.