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Sr. Manager, Federal Affairs

The American Institute of Architects
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Washington, DC, USA
Aug 13, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

AIA will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. The collective voice of architects is essential, and our work drives positive change through the power of design.


Each one of us at AIA is a leader committed to demonstrating our mission and values and designing a better future for our country and planet. Even in times of change, AIA’s values remain constant:

  • We stand for equity and human rights.
  • We stand for architecture that strengthens our communities.
  • We stand for a sustainable future.
  • We stand for protecting communities from the impacts of climate change.
  • We stand for economic opportunity.
  • We stand for investing in the future.
  • We speak up, and policymakers listen.


The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, is building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better built environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of the profession of architecture and the world's prosperity, health, and future.


Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director for Federal Affairs, the Senior Manager will assist with research and direct lobbying to support AIA’s federal legislative agenda. In this role, the manager will represent the AIA before Congress, the Executive Branch, and other organizations regarding federal issues impacting the practice of architecture and the built environment.


This position is responsible for ensuring AIA lobbying and engagement on AIA’s issue priorities that support its Strategic Plan and help manage the Government Advocacy Committee (GAC).


Job Duties

Federal Advocacy

Advance AIA’s federal lobbying and advocacy efforts in support of the organization’s policy priorities by:

  • Participating in federal relations outreach to Members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, and Executive Branch officials and agencies.
  • Coordinating, in collaboration with the Senior Director, legislative priorities, guest speakers, meeting consultants, and the planning and execution of AIA’s annual Hill Day, working closely with relevant GAPP staff.
  • Participating in weekly coordination meetings with GAPP staff and federal consultants to align outreach strategies, messaging, and cross-departmental collaboration in support of AIA’s federal advocacy campaigns.
  • Organizing and facilitating meetings, fly-ins, and briefings between policymakers and AIA volunteers and staff leadership to enable direct engagement on federal policy issues.
  • Partnering with the Senior Director and key internal stakeholders to build and sustain grassroots and grasstops support for AIA’s federal advocacy agenda.
  • Coordinating the development, approval, and dissemination of AIA’s federal policy agenda, testimony, and key advocacy messages.
  • Ensuring that talking points, issue briefs, and other advocacy materials effectively advance AIA’s policy initiatives and are responsive to the current political and legislative environment.
  • Identify, recruit, and support AIA members and volunteer leaders to serve as effective federal advocates in meetings with Congress and congressional staff.
  • Support and coordinate in-district congressional engagement, including site visits, district meetings, and member-hosted events aligned with AIA’s federal priorities.
  • Collaborate with GAPP staff to execute member mobilization efforts, including action alerts and targeted outreach, to influence key legislative milestones and votes.
  • In consultation with the AIA Board Government Advocacy Committee (GAC), coordinating lobbying efforts related to AIA-preferred candidates for federal appointments to Executive Branch boards, commissions, and advisory bodies.

Policy

Develop, advance, and communicate AIA’s federal policy agenda through research, analysis, and strategic engagement by:

  • Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting federal legislation, regulations, and administrative actions affecting the architecture profession and the built environment.
  • Drafting proposed federal legislation, regulatory comments, policy statements, and formal responses that advance AIA’s federal policy objectives.
  • Coordinating engagement with the AIA Board Government Advocacy Committee (GAC), under the direction of the Senior Director, including convening monthly meetin
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