55 Exec Search · 6 days ago
Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $500K/yr
10+ years exp55 Exec Search is conducting a retained search for a Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs, designed for senior Republican congressional leaders transitioning into the private sector. The role involves providing high-impact political analysis and strategic advice to global clients navigating U.S. political dynamics.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Produce crisp, investor-ready political analysis connecting Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets
Write tight, two-page analytical briefs distilling complex political developments into actionable insight
Provide bottom-line political judgments for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and global banks
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior global executives navigating U.S. political risk
Respond rapidly to client requests with tailored, high-confidence insight
Lead senior-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions
Collaborate with research and commercial teams to expand a sophisticated global client base
Your analysis will directly influence major investment decisions and the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and international financial institutions
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in U.S. policy, politics, or congressional leadership
Senior leadership experience on Capitol Hill, including: Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Majority or Minority Staff Director, Legislative Director or Communications Director at the leadership level
Deep Republican network and credibility with GOP leadership
Strong familiarity with Trump-era policymaking, current legislative priorities, and intra-party dynamics
Ability to deliver clear, decisive judgments without extensive runway
Proven ability to write concise, high-impact political analysis for sophisticated audiences
Comfort tailoring tone and framing for Hedge funds and asset managers, Corporates and CEOs, International financial institutions
Ability to translate political complexity into clear, actionable insight without losing nuance
Confidence delivering bottom-line conclusions with sharp supporting logic
Deep understanding of legislative process, fiscal policy, regulation, and political risk
Ability to perform under time pressure
Based in Washington, D.C. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Preferred
Chiefs of Staff or Deputy Chiefs of Staff to U.S. Senators or Members of Congress
Majority or Minority Staff Directors
Chiefs of Staff to Committee Chairs or Ranking Members
Senior Committee leadership staff with broad jurisdiction and decision-making authority
Candidates with senior staff leadership experience on the U.S. Senate Appropriations, Senate Finance, Senate Armed Services, Senate Foreign Relations, Senate Judiciary, Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs, Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation, Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)
Candidates with senior staff leadership experience on the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means, House Appropriations, House Energy & Commerce, House Judiciary, House Armed Services, House Foreign Affairs, House Oversight & Accountability, House Budget
Company
55 Exec Search
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Funding
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