Manager, Trade and Government Relations – THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

The Aluminum Association (TAA) is searching for a Manager, Trade and Government Relations. Established in 1933, TAA is the trade association for the North American aluminum industry and operates with a $12M annual budget. The Aluminum Association is the industry’s leading voice in Washington, D.C., providing global standards, industry statistics, trade policy and expert knowledge to member companies and policymakers nationwide. Highly engaged in public policy and technical forums, the Association is committed to advancing aluminum as the sustainable material of choice around the world.

With general guidance from Vice President, Government Relations and International Programs, the Manager, Trade and Government Relations will serve as a key member of the Government Relations and International Programs (GRIP) department supporting the advocacy efforts of the Aluminum Association, including policy priorities related to trade, critical minerals, energy, investment, and recycling. The GRIP department is responsible for advocating on behalf of the Aluminum Association’s public policy priorities at the federal and state levels through direct and grassroots lobbying, policy development, and coalition building, with significant engagement on trade. The Manager, Trade and Government Relations will be responsible for 1) advising and representing the Aluminum Association and its members in an increasingly dynamic international trade policy and enforcement environment, 2) providing support to the GRIP department for federal advocacy, 3) maintaining staff level relationships with key congressional offices, and 4) managing the Aluminum Political Action Committee (PAC).

Responsibilities

    Government Relations:

• Support the Association’s advocacy activities by researching, tracking, and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments.
• Coordinate and help manage GRIP department meetings, projects, consultants, and work products to advance the Association’s public policy priorities.
• With guidance from the VP, GRIP, coordinate and manage Association members through the Government Affairs Committee.
• Under the direction of the VP, GRIP, represent the Aluminum Association at external engagements, including Hill and coalition meetings, and briefings.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and industry stakeholders, including engagement with the Congressional Aluminum Caucus.
• Lead on advocacy/policy-related content for the weekly industry newsletter.
• Assist in the preparation for the Aluminum Association meetings and serve as support staff to various committees including Government Affairs, Trade Advisory Counsel, and the Aluminum PAC Board of Advisors. Plan and execute any advocacy-related Aluminum Association events, including D.C. fly-Ins, federal agency industry tours, and Congressional Aluminum Caucus briefings.

Trade

• Provide issue expertise, coordination, and execution for Association outreach to federal trade agencies and key committees.
• Support the Association’s ability to effectively advocate on trade issues and build cooperative relationships within all levels of U. S. and international government officials and industry allies.  
• Support the VP, Market Growth & Development’s execution of the Association’s trade enforcement activities, including review and evaluation of proposed cases, strategy development, meeting coordination, agenda development, and budget management.
• Advise on trade-related matters amongst and between the Association, outside counsel, the U.S. government, and industry (including other trade associations, customers, and suppliers).
• Prepare internal and external documents (memos, presentations, comments, confidential white papers) on trade policy matters and issues.

Political Action Committee:

• Under the direction of the VP, GRIP, manage all administrative operations of the PAC, including budgets, contributions, and disbursements.
• Ensure legal, ethical, and financial compliance by coordinating with consultants and filing all required FEC, lobbying, and other regulatory reports.
• Maintain relationships with congressional fundraisers and peer PAC managers.
• Staff liaison to the Aluminum PAC Board of Advisors, coordinating meetings, reports, and agendas.
• Plan and execute PAC fundraising events at Association meetings.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in government relations, and PAC management, compliance, and fundraising.
• Congressional and/or state policy work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and applied understanding of international trade policy and enforcement.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proven organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to exercise independence and discretion.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex policy issues to policymakers and industry stakeholders.
• Experience and familiarity with trade and customs data and databases (e.g., U.S. International Trade Commission’s DataWeb, and other proprietary trade-related databases).
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, when required, to coordinate evening or weekend meetings.

Salary range (commensurate with experience): $95,000-$120,000.

What Can the Aluminum Association Offer to the Right Candidate?

The Aluminum Association is a collaborative organization with a high degree of communication, trust, and mutual respect among employees. Your colleagues are professional and committed to their work; they are respectful and work well together as a team.

Our office headquarters are currently in Arlington, VA and we are moving to Washington, D.C. in summer 2026.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, paid parking or public transportation, 401k, 12 paid days off for holidays, 5 days of paid time off for sick and medical care, 12 days’ vacation in year one with added vacation days with years of service and more.

How to Apply for the Manager, Trade and Government Relations:

Simply email your resume to jobs@aluminum.org with “Manager, Trade and Government Relations” as the subject of the email. Please include your resume as a Word or PDF attachment to the email and paste your cover letter in the body of your email with your salary requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This position may require pre-employment screening potentially including a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history.