Government Relations Director - Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix Regional Office

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis - and we're looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation's most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people's lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Government Relations Director will develop the strategy for and manage all government relations related activity across the Dominium portfolio, communicating necessary public policy impacts and appropriately identifying potential risks to the company's business pipeline. They will maintain professional relationships with region staff and company at large to support Dominium's mission to build and preserve affordable workforce and senior housing. Tasks include: policy and government relations strategy development, management of government relations team, leadership on federal policy issues, representation at industry associations and events, cross region policy research and timely communication, advocacy of initiatives impacting the housing industry both at state and federal levels, guide relationship management with key stakeholders, elected, and appointed office holders, potential business risk identification and communication, community outreach to support development projects, internal relationship management across multiple teams, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads and provides strategic guidance to a team of three Government Relations Managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, consistent policy messaging, and effective advocacy across local, state, and federal levels.
2. Facilitates discussion of policy needs with senior management of the company.
3. Provides independent management of all government relations activities across the entire company portfolio.
4. Advises and help build coalitions and appropriate support for company initiatives and projects.
5. Builds and manage key relationships at the federal level and assist staff in doing the same in each region.
6. Manages political giving to support business goals.
7. Research and communicate public policy initiatives impacting Dominium's business. Develop Dominium's reputation as a leader on housing policy issues and position the company as a thought leader on affordable housing.
8. Works cross-functionally between multiple different teams to support Dominium's policy goals and business initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.)

• Bachelor's degree in Government, Political Science, Legal Studies or related required. Master's or other related post-graduate degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience working with policy analysis, policy influence, and government relations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with online state agency and government databases.
• Direct experience analyzing and/or influencing policy.
• Prior experience with impactful lobbying, coalition building, or campaign-related work in the housing industry a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex policy into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to appropriately and quickly analyze public policy and its potential impact on company activities and must be creative and resourceful in identifying problems and developing strategies and solutions to solve them.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience networking and building coalitions in support of a mission.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of an organization.

About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium's values - EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution - guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families - often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.

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