Director of Government Affairs

Description

As Director of Government Affairs, you’ll architect the infrastructure, systems, and strategy that enable a coordinated and proactive approach to public policy. You’ll synthesize insights across our decentralized structure, advise senior leadership on high-impact issues, and design scalable frameworks for monitoring, engagement, and compliance

We’re seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to build and lead AvalonBay’s government affairs function from the ground up. This newly created role will shape how we identify, assess, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments that affect our multifamily portfolio—spanning operations, development, and investment nationwide.

• sesEnable collaboration: Coordinate input across Executives, Regional leaders, Legal, Communications, and other teams to drive aligned positions and acti
• ityShape the strategy: Develop our companywide policy agenda, risk framework, and performance metr
• DoBuild the function: Design the structure, processes, and engagement model for a centralized government affairs capabil
• onsInstitutionalize knowledge: Create playbooks, policy briefs, and training to strengthen government affairs literacy and readiness across the organizat
• ionFoster engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between regional teams and corporate leadership, while at times representing AvalonBay in associations and policy for
• umsEnsure compliance: Manage governance and reporting for political contributions and government affairs activ
• icsMonitor and analyze: Leverage technology-enabled systems to track and assess legislative and regulatory activity across mark
• etsAdvise leadership: Provide clear, actionable guidance on emerging policy issues, their business implications, and recommended respon

Requirements

• giesDeep understanding of local and state legislative processes and regulatory dyna
• riesProven success building or scaling government affairs programs and strate
• pactComfort leading in ambiguity, influencing without authority, and driving alignment across a decentralized organiza
• olicyBackground building organizational capabilities in new or evolving functional
• tionAbility to be on-site regularly in Arlington and travel up to
• rred:Experience in multifamily housing or real estate p
• areasA strategic, solutions-oriented mindset and ability to earn credibility quickly with senior stakeho
• micsStrong executive communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate policy into business im
• ringBachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Urban Planning, or a related field (advanced degree prefer
• red)10+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or policy analysis—ideally within real estate, housing, or other regulated indust

Benefits

• offer:Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for infor
• homes.A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Impro
• hers!).A 20% discount on our incredible apartment
• within.Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and ot

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance