Our client is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing, operating in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, they have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States.

Our client is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis and they are looking for motivated candidates to join their team and advance their 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. They create quality, affordable homes and engage with their residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

The team at Dominium makes a difference in people’s lives every day. At this company, 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 regional staff and the company at large to support Dominium’s mission to build and preserve affordable workforce and senior housing.

Core Responsibilities

• Policy and government relations strategy development

• Management of the 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, and (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

• Lead and provide 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

• Facilitate discussion of policy needs with senior management

• Provide independent management of all government relations activities across the entire company portfolio

• Advise and help build coalitions and appropriate support for company initiatives and projects

• Build and manage key relationships at the federal level and assist staff in doing the same in each region

• Manage political giving to support business goals

• 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

• Work cross-functionally between multiple teams to support Dominium’s policy goals and business initiatives

qualifications

• 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 preferred

• 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