Senior DirectorCenter Road

Seeking Moderate, Health or Education Policy Applicants with Hill ExperiencePosition is contingent upon pending contract award, with an anticipated start date in Q1 2027. Position Overview Center Road seeks a sophisticated, driven, and politically savvy Senior Director to lead our expanding portfolio of mission-driven nonprofit and foundation clients. This is a high-impact role designed for a midlevel policy and federal affairs professional who specializes in Health and Education. The ideal candidate brings deep Capitol Hill experience, a sharp strategic mindset, and a proven track record of operating effectively within moderate networks. For those applying from the Hill, this role is appropriate for Senior LAs or LDs. Operating in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, the Senior Director will independently navigate complex congressional negotiations, draft legacy-building policy, and build meaningful bipartisan consensus across the aisle to deliver tangible victories for women, children, and families. Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Reports To: CEO with project management from Principal, as applicable Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt About Center Road Solutions As a premier woman-owned, bipartisan, boutique firm, Center Road empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve lasting policy impact. We combine deep policy expertise, trusted relationships, and proven strategy to champion bipartisan solutions that protect and empower women, families, and those in need. Recognized as one of Bloomberg’s Top Performing Lobby Firms, a top small business for Leading on Paid Leave, and home to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists, Center Road is a growing business with a mentorship-driven culture. When you join our team, you aren’t just taking a job—you are becoming part of a passionate, collaborative family dedicated to structural change. Key Responsibilities amp; Core Expectations As a Senior Director, you will shape strategic technical and client direction, leading large client accounts, technical projects, and internal teams with high autonomy. Client amp; Strategic Leadership (Ownership, Initiative, amp; Strategic Mindset)Co-Ownership with Senior Leadership: Partner directly with the CEO and Principal, as applicable, to co-own critical client relationships and project strategy, while independently driving the tactical execution and project management forward with minimal oversight, utilizing the CEO primarily for strategic counsel.Proactive Coalition Representation: Act as the primary, policy representative of client goals within relevant national coalitions, task forces, and external stakeholder working groups to drive consensus despite competing interests.Team Leadership: Direct and collaborate with internal project teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Serve as a direct supervisor or project director for junior staff and interns—holding regular meetings, providing clear direction, maintaining accountability, and delivering nuanced, growth-oriented feedback.Process Innovation: Take the initiative to iterate and improve existing internal and external processes both within and outside the immediate scope of the role.Federal Advocacy amp; Policy Execution (Expertise amp; Results)Bipartisan Lobbying: Execute comprehensive legislative and regulatory advocacy campaigns across the Legislative and Executive branches, with an emphasis on building momentum and bridges among Republican/conservative stakeholders.Legislative Crafting amp; Intel: Monitor federal legislative developments, collect sophisticated political intelligence, and independently author compelling policy briefs, regulatory comments, and original draft legislation appropriate for Congress and federal agencies (typically in the DoE and HHS).Campaign Acceleration: Build support, creativity, and calculated risk-taking to advance ideas, leading the swift introduction of bipartisan legislation within tight windows. Compensation, Benefits amp; CultureCenter Road believes in sustainable, long-term professional growth. The Senior Director role features our firm’s widest salary band to allow technical and tactical experts to continuously grow with the firm.Salary range: $80,000-$95,000 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate of the compensation we expect to pay for this role. Final compensation will depend on the candidate's skills and experience.Bonus: Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and firm results.Work-Life Balance: Minimum 35-hour work week with flexible hybrid scheduling.Health amp; Retirement: Robust health insurance and 401(k) with employer match.Commission Opportunities: Based on company policies.Stipends: Professional development stipend and a one-time home office setup stipend.Unmatched Paid Leave Package:30 vacation/sick days per year.12 weeks of paid parental leave.Serious medical leave and bereavement leave.All federal holidays, excluding Veterans Day.Extended Center Road office closures (including the weeks between Christmas and New Year’s Day, Good Friday to Easter Monday, and the Friday following Thanksgiving).