The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) develops performance and other standards for its Members in the electrical industry. NEMA crafts and executes advocacy campaigns and provides analytical products to assist member companies with business decisions. NEMA represents nearly 325 electrical equipment and manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems serving major markets including the Grid, Mobility, the Built Environment, and Industrial, Core Electrical.

The Director of Regulatory and Industry Affairs, The Grid leads NEMA’s regulatory agency engagement and issue management relative to NEMA members with products and integrated technologies for the grid, including renewables, distributed energy resources, and battery/storage. The Managing Director engages with agency officials at the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Public Utility Commissions (PUC’s) and other relevant federal and state agencies on rulemakings and other programs of interest to NEMA members. The Managing Director leads teams of members to develop positions and strategies that advance member interests. The Managing Director also works with NEMA members to develop strategies to advance NEMA members interests in the grid space, by bringing to bear other NEMA competencies such as federal and state legislative affairs, internal and external communications, standards development, and market insights.

The position reports to the Vice President, Regulatory and Industry Affairs. NEMA delivers values to members using a matrixed, multi-faceted model, supported, and facilitated by the Director. The position is located in Arlington, Virginia, allows for a hybrid work schedule, and may include up to 30 percent time on travel, including both domestic and international.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversees NEMA’s engagement with regulatory agencies of jurisdiction in the grid, including DOE, EPA, FERC, PUC’s, and relevant state agencies, among others. Maintains constructive working relationships with senior officials within relevant agencies. Oversees member committees and teams on relevant regulatory engagements
   
2. Leadership of matrix staff team with NEMA Technical and Public Affairs Departments to develop strategy and advance NEMA’s policy positions and desired regulatory outcomes, leveraging full scope of NEMA’s capabilities and demonstrating value to members.
   
3. Serve as subject matter expert on the grid and products for internal and external audiences. Build NEMA reputation, capabilities, services, and value for NEMA members with grid applications.
   
4. Acts as membership growth catalyst. Coordinates with the NEMA Membership Department to provide excellent customer service to retain existing members, while seeking opportunities for to grow NEMA’s membership and the industry’s profile in the grid.
   
5. Regulatory agency engagement on programs and rulemaking. Develops constructive, respectful and effective relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, both domestic and international, to deliver value-add strategies.
   
6. Serves as subject matter expert on sector issues and priorities based on depth and breadth of experience.  Communicator and evangelist of NEMA value to constituents. Trusted NEMA spokesperson with an ability to provide press interviews, thought leadership pieces, present at conferences and events, and serve on external committees to advance NEMA objectives. Cultivates relationships with coalition partners, regulators, NGO’s, key allies, member companies.

Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent market and industry knowledge
• Exemplary communications and relationship management skills
• Issue and member leadership track record
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment, while modeling NEMA's core values: respect, integrity, teamwork, leadership
• Persuasive written and oral skills
• Executive presence
• Diplomacy and effective conflict management capabilities
• Creativity and learning mindset
• Deep knowledge of existing and emerging the Grid technologies/systems desired
• Past experience analyzing, influencing, implementing, or adapting regulatory issues affecting the Grid technologies preferred  

  Experience and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced technical or business degree a plus
• Ten or more years full-time experience in related field(s)
  

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Interested individuals should apply directly to NEMA at:   NEMA_CAREERS

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) develops performance and other standards for its Members in the electrical industry. NEMA crafts and executes advocacy campaigns and provides analytical products to assist member companies with business decisions.

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to NEMA’s executive team and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Industry Affairs, and the Senior Vice President, Public Affairs.  The Senior Administrative Assistant also serves as a liaison to the Office of the President and other members of the executive team.  This role requires a combination of analytical, organizational, communications, and problem-solving skills, as well as an innate ability to balance multiple priorities.

The Senior Administrative Assistant position is a non-exempt position reporting directly to NEMA’s Executive Assistant to the President/CEO, and is located at NEMA headquarters in Arlington, VA. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Executive Team:
   • Coordinate the preparation of materials for NEMA Board meetings in conjunction with the President’s Office, Executive meetings, and other necessary background material for NEMA activities as assigned
   • Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the executives
   • Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the executives’ ability to effectively lead their teams
     
2. Drive the effectiveness and organization of the Executive Team:
   • Analyze and create a strategic view of the executives’ calendars to ensure effective use of time and impact
   • Facilitate and calendar effective interactions between executives and internal/external constituents (meeting prep, briefings, follow-ups, etc.) and track progress on action items
   • Manages expense reporting, purchase orders and processes invoices for payment
   • Assists Executive Assistant with special projects and initiatives as assigned 
3. Participate in cross-functional teams and build relationships across the organization
   • Works with other administrative staff to ensure coverage for all executives in the executive suite as needed
     
4.  Maintains confidentiality and handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion. Interacts with internal and external constituencies with professionalism, integrity, and timeliness.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school degree required, bachelor's degree a plus
• –1-3 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, NEMA members, and other external partners
• Past experience supporting C-suite executives for Board of Governors/Directors interactions, including meeting preparation as well as meeting administration preferred
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of client service and response
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat
• Strong business acumen and analytical mindset, demonstrating highly effective problem-solving skills
• Highly resourceful team player, with ability to also be extremely effective taking initiative and acting independently to move priorities forward. Understands how to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive outlook and team player who demonstrates professional presence in all settings. Carries out responsibilities in a manner consistent with NEMA’s core values: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Interested individuals should apply directly to NEMA at: NEMA Careers. 

Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D. 

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) crafts and executes advocacy campaigns and provides analytical products to assist Member companies with business decisions. NEMA also develops performance Standards for Members in the electrical and medical imaging industries. 

The Communications Director is responsible for working collaboratively with the Managing Director, Communications to develop strategic communications strategies and create and deploy tactical plans and content that ensure NEMA reaches its audiences through compelling storytelling and multi-channel advocacy campaign management. The Director is experienced in producing material for the media, responding to media requests, and proactively securing placements in a variety of media outlets. 

The position builds and fosters relationships with key stakeholders across traditional and online media channels; develops, edits, and publishes written and visual content; co-manages NEMA social media channels; identifies and achieves thought leadership opportunities; and provides support to Members and Councils. The position collaborates with various electrical and medical imaging department heads to implement multimedia strategies to expand awareness of NEMA advocacy efforts. 

Reporting to the Managing Director, Communications, this position demonstrates a superior ability to grow the Association’s reach through media placements, thought leadership, and search engine rankings. 

The position is in Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

External Communications

• Lead conception and creation of content and messaging for digital channels
• Write and edit press releases, corporate communications, and stories ranging from research-heavy features to concise industry news
• Create and manage dynamic materials for newsletters, presentations, podcasts, infographics, and promotional event collateral
  

Advocacy Communications

• Support advocacy initiatives by drafting media pitches, press releases, statements, advisories, op-eds, talking points, briefings, message tracks, fact sheets, blog posts, and more to deliver Association’s key messages to Capitol Hill and targeted media outlets
• Collaborates with the Government Relations team to conceptualize and create issue-oriented toolkits and Member resources on the Association’s Website
• Create and maintain a media contact database of key journalists, columnists, and editors and work with the Vice President of Public Affairs to develop strategic relationships with media contacts
• Develop and track monthly analytical reports for the Senior Management Team on media placements
• Serve as first point of contact for media requests, member requests, department inquiries, and w/ all key stakeholders. Respond in a timely manner, especially with media with actionable next steps to include briefing documents and talking points for all media interactions. Share through notes with stakeholders, including recommendations on improvements and possible after actions
• Develop targeted media outreach strategy, including regular contact with journalists, increased participation in relevant industry events and advocacy campaigns, proactively pitching target media on issues of the day/trending stories

Online Content and Social Media 

• Alongside the Director, Stakeholder Communications, manage strategy and content creation and analysis for social channels and public websites to drive engagement and grow the Association’s reach

Communications Support to Customers

• Generate and pitch project scopes of work (SOW) to NEMA Sections and Councils to meet department revenue goals 
• Provide creative direction for the development of graphic, web, audio, and visual elements as outlined in approved SOW
• Manage approved project budgets as outlined in the SOW

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or similar; graduate degree a plus
• Seven years of experience writing and editing with an in-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style 
• Minimum of four years of experience creating and measuring social media campaigns 
• Minimum of four years of experience developing and executing advocacy communications
• High attention to detail and ability to self-edit to produce accurate, error-free content
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building expertise in a results-oriented environment
• Demonstrated competency of news media operations, including print, online, blogs, and social channels
• Ability to conceptualize, write, edit, and schedule content for multiple publications  
• Ability to succinctly communicate messages and customize to different audiences
• Polished verbal and written communication skills and executive presence
• Strong computer skills; Adobe Photoshop, Hootsuite, InDesign, Sitefinity experience a plus

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including paid holidays, personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, health savings plan, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy. 


Interested candidates can apply at: NEMA Careers


Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D.