What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Policy Manager position at Computer & Communications Industry Association?
CCIA seeks a motivated policy professional to support the Association’s policy advocacy on technology policy issues, with a particular focus on policies impacting trade and access to foreign markets. The position would support various CCIA subject matter expert teams.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support CCIA’s DC policy teams to further public policy goals and outreach on behalf of member companies and the broader digital services and technology industries with respect to digital trade;
- Monitor trade-related policy and regulations overseas that are projected to affect the technology sector, and broader connected economy, and keep CCIA members informed of relevant developments;
- Assist in CCIA’s engagement with U.S. and foreign government stakeholders to inform ongoing policy responses regarding outstanding and proposed barriers to digital trade;
- Research existing and anticipated digital trade policy issues; assist in drafting policy recommendations and regulatory comments, and research and advocacy papers.
Minimum Qualifications:
3-6 years relevant work experience in public policy, government, or regulatory affairs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience engaging in international trade policy development, implementation, and enforcement.
- Experience working in industry, government, or intergovernmental organizations.
- Experience shaping advocacy in coordination with think tanks, civil society organizations, or legislatures.
- Strong familiarity with one or more of the following policy areas, particularly in relation to foreign markets: trade law, telecommunications policy, digital taxation, cross-border data flows, AI, export controls, or related digital economy issues. Candidates should possess deep expertise in at least one area and the ability to work across a broad range of adjacent policy topics.
The ideal candidate also will possess:
- A self-starting personality, strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong academic credentials; excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills; and a demonstrated ability to perform effectively on a team.
- Knowledge of both technology and trade policy.
- Experience working with relevant government agencies formulating or implementing technology policy, especially the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of State.
- Familiarity with the services and business models of CCIA members.
Compensation and Benefits:
CCIA is a collegial, team-based organization that offers a flexible, hybrid work environment with up to two weeks of remote work per calendar year. CCIA compensation is commensurate with experience. This role approximates the federal GS- 11 payscale, with incentive compensation based on the annual performance of the employee and the Association.
Additional benefits include:
- generous employer retirement contributions independent of employee deferrals;
- medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance for which CCIA pays 100% of the employee’s premiums;
- paid time off that accumulates at 12 hrs/month, increasing with years of service;
- connectivity stipend; and
- annual professional development allowance to foster employee skills growth.