Dir., Public Sector and U.S. State Advocacy

Director, Public Sector & U.S. State Advocacy

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Department: Advocacy

Status: Full-Time | Exempt

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We are dedicated to advancing the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, and professional resources. Guided by our values of People First, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation
, we provide a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a global impact.

• Make a global impact by advancing the internal audit profession.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture.
• Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Grow your career while contributing to meaningful work that strengthens organizations around the world.
• Join a team committed to integrity, accountability, and putting people first.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is seeking an experienced Director, Public Sector & U.S. State Advocacy to advance the organization's U.S. state-level public policy and thought leadership priorities while supporting its global public sector advocacy agenda.

As a lead advocate for The IIA, you will educate policymakers and other key stakeholders about internal auditing, The IIA's certifications and standards, and relevant public policy issues while positioning the organization as a trusted expert resource and thought leader. You will build and maintain strong bipartisan relationships with policymakers and public‑sector leaders, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, develop advocacy campaigns and policy materials, build coalitions, and collaborate across the organization to advance The IIA's advocacy objectives.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished public policy, government relations, or advocacy professional with significant experience navigating state‑level policy making, established relationships within the state policy community, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex policy and technical matters into compelling advocacy strategies.

This is a hybrid position requiring the individual to be based in the greater Washington, DC area
. The position requires working from The IIA's Washington, DC office a minimum of two days per week, three weeks per month
.

This position requires approximately 10% travel
, primarily within North America, including periodic travel to The IIA's headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, and other travel as business needs require.

• Educate policymakers and key stakeholders about internal auditing, The IIA, its certifications and standards, and relevant public policy issues while positioning the organization as a trusted expert resource and thought leader.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted, bipartisan relationships with state‑level stakeholders, including governors, state auditors, state legislators, regulatory agencies, and non‑governmental organizations.
• Monitor relevant state legislation, hearings, rules, regulations, public comment periods, and other government policy proposals of interest to The IIA.
• Identify emerging political and policy risks and opportunities at the state level and develop appropriate strategies to advance the interests of The IIA, its members, the internal audit profession, and the public.
• Develop and execute advocacy campaigns, including legislative recommendations, coalition‑building strategies, stakeholder engagement, and related communications.
• Develop and contribute to lobbying materials, position papers, testimony, public comment letters, briefing memoranda, presentations, web…