National Governors Association · 1 day ago
Executive Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$400K/yr - $450K/yr
10+ years expThe National Governors Association is a bipartisan organization of Governors from the 55 states, territories, and commonwealths. The Executive Director serves the nation’s governors, providing strategic leadership and overseeing a Senior Management Team to establish long-term goals and operational plans that deliver high-quality resources and services to states.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Ensuring governors’ views are represented in the shaping of federal policy – making certain NGA policy positions reflect governors’ principles on priority issues; and guiding the association’s endeavors to influence federal laws and regulations affecting states and territories
Positioning governors as national policy leaders by developing policy information on high priority issues that have both a state and a federal dimension
Identifying state best practices across a full range of state policy issues and developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy challenges; as well as advising on emerging policy issues
Providing enhanced resources, convenings and assistance to governors, governors’ spouses and their respective staff throughout the life-cycle of a governor’s term from election day through the final year in office to help them lead and manage state government and organize and run their offices effectively
Directing the association's communications strategies, media, and public information activities to help convey timely, in-depth analysis and background information on NGA policy positions and issues of interest to states
Promoting the exchange of information between governors and private sector thought leaders to stimulate discussion within the business community on emerging trends and factors affecting business and government
Collaborating with the leadership of other state/local organizations
Representing the association before the Administration, Congress, national organizations and the media
Ensuring development of the organization's financial, administrative, technical and human resources capacities to accomplish the organization's mission and goals
Ensuring the financial integrity of the organization through sound financial management practices, grant administration, fundraising, investment management and budgeting
Ensuring effective NGA Winter Summer Meetings where the governors convene to discuss the crucial issues states face, including the state-federal partnership. NGA Winter and Summer Meetings include public plenary sessions, as well as closed-door private meetings for governors only and feature high-profile guest speakers, including the President, cabinet secretaries, congressional leaders, foreign dignitaries, and business and academic leaders
Ensuring the effective execution of NGA’s Seminar for New Governors (SNG). The SNG is a signature NGA meeting intended to be a collegial and bipartisan atmosphere to assist newly-elected governors in creating personal and professional connections. SNG is also a critical, first opportunity for NGA to connect with new governors, their spouses and their staff to forge ongoing working relationships. The SNG objective is to help governors-elect transition from campaigning to governing – to provide them advice regarding staffing, organizing and operating the governor’s office, leading and managing the state including the budget process
Ensuring successful execution of the annual Chair's initiative by assisting the Chair to translate their vision into results-oriented operational plans, allocating and managing the organizational processes to accomplish those goals
Accelerating fundraising activities through creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques and working effectively with the corporate and philanthropic community to fund major NGA priorities in NGA Solutions
Qualification
Required
10-15 years of state/federal level experience
Significant credibility and experience in the policymaking process with excellent political judgement and relationship building skills
Concrete successes from having worked on a bipartisan basis
Ability to lead policy strategy across state, federal, and local issues and advance governors' priorities with Congress and executive agencies
Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including Board members, funders and senior-level external partners
Ability to convene high profile forums and direct communications to align governors, federal partners, foundations, and the private sector around results-oriented initiatives
Proven executive leadership skills with a track record of building, developing, managing and motivating a diverse team
Success ensuring organizational integrity through budgeting, grant administration, fundraising, and investment oversight
A robust professional network in Washington, D.C. and state capitols, with strong relationships across government, industry, and public policy stakeholders
Ability to develop and maintain high-level relationships with leadership in both parties with a record of bipartisan work
Ability to effectively work with and find alignment among a range of stakeholders across the aisle and political spectrum
Coordinates execution by setting appropriate pace
Evokes ownership and accountability, streamlines process/structure, and reallocates resources quickly and flexibly
Anticipates and interprets market changes, envisions the future, and decides strategic priorities
Builds powerful relationships, helps others find meaning and purpose in their work, and inspires through energetic engagement
Ability to influence people at all levels and proven ability to navigate politically sensitive issues
Strong presentation style with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to quickly earn the trust of and engender confidence with key internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex policy issues effectively
Interest in NGA's mission of serving as the voice for governors across the country
Reputation for ethical conduct and unquestionable integrity
Brings creativity and intellectual curiosity in dealing with complex issues
An individual with a track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing teams
Builds strong relationships and leads through influence
Mentors and develops others and creates pathways for growth
A humble and collaborative leader who empowers others to work better, faster and smarter
Company
National Governors Association
The National Governors Association (NGA) is the bipartisan organization of the nation’s governors.
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, USA
51-200 employees
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Jordan Kramer
Chief Financial Officer
LeAnne Wilson
Chief Operating Officer
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