Senior Director, Public Policy

Enterprise Community Partners

. Develop and execute Enterprise’s federal tax policy and advocacy agenda .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal tax policy and advocacy, with a strong focus on housing and community development policies. Proven ability to build relationships with policymakers and effectively communicate complex policy issues.

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Federal Government RelationsHousing Finance ReformLeadership and ManagementTax Policy Stakeholder EngagementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Federal Tax Policy DevelopmentLegislative Monitoring and AnalysisCommunity Reinvestment Act AdvocacyLIHTC ExpertiseNew Markets Tax Credits KnowledgeOpportunity Zones UnderstandingPublic Policy AnalysisRegulatory Policy LobbyingCoalition RepresentationStaff Management

Soft Skills

Strong InitiativeOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingDiplomacyFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Social MediaPress ReleasesOp-EdsEarned Media

Industry Keywords

Community DevelopmentGSEsFHFACDFI FundCapital Magnet Fund

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Enterprise’s federal tax policy and advocacy agenda
Lead a portfolio including LIHTC, New Markets Tax Credits, Opportunity Zones, Neighborhood Homes Tax Credit, CDFI Fund, and Capital Magnet Fund
Lead housing finance reform and advocacy around the Community Reinvestment Act, GSEs, and FHFA
Lobby on statutory and regulatory policy priorities with Congress and the Executive Branch
Build and maintain relationships with Congressional staff, the Administration, and relevant federal agencies
Serve in leadership and management positions and represent Enterprise within key coalitions
Co-chair the ACTION Campaign on behalf of Enterprise
Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and proposals affecting Enterprise’s public policy, programmatic, and financial products
Serve as a subject matter expert on the federal policy landscape
Inform federal, state, and local policy efforts and support other Enterprise divisions and external partners
Work with the External Affairs team on communications and research content, including social media, press releases, op-eds, and earned media

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight (8) years of relevant experience; graduate degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience
Federal government relations and policy development experience required; experience working in Congress or the executive branch preferred
Deep understanding and expertise on housing and community development policies, particularly LIHTC, NMTC, and OZs
Leadership, strategy, and management skills
Previous experience managing staff required
Relationships with policymakers in the legislative and executive branch required, preferably with tax writing committees and Treasury Department
Experience working with tax policy stakeholders required
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to a broad audience
Public speaking, media relations, and public relations experience preferred
Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change and overcome obstacles
Strong initiative and autonomy
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands, and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and take responsibility for moving tasks forward with minimal supervision
Occasional travel and evening/nontraditional hours required
Positive contribution to work culture and effective, collaborative team member

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonuses
Generous paid leave programs
Dental, health, and vision care plans
Adoption and surrogacy support
Flexible work arrangements
Health advocacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
Auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications