Executive Director, Government Affairs
Location: Alexandria, Virginia. Date Created: July 2026. FLSA: Exempt. Division: Office of Legal Counsel. Reports To: Chief Legal Officer. Travel Requirement: Minimal, less than 10%.
About the role
This position will work closely with the President and CEO and Chief Legal Officer to provide senior leadership support and strategy and manage execution of NCMEC’s strategic engagement with the U.S. Congress, Executive Branch, and State governments relating to support for NCMEC’s federal appropriations and key clearinghouse programs and services. The Executive Director, Government Affairs will be responsible for amplifying NCMEC’s impact on child protection by responding to Congressional and oversight related requests for NCMEC data and program information; developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing Congressional staff; developing collateral and outreach initiatives to promote the organization’s programs and services, annual data, and successful resolutions of missing and exploited child cases both nationally and on a state-by-state basis through tours at NCMEC headquarters, Hill briefings, and a regular cadence of communications to Congressional offices and committees to share data and collateral on NCMEC programs of work. The position will be responsible for submitting annual appropriations requests and leading efforts to ensure Congressional appropriators are aware of NCMEC’s impact on child protection across the country. The Executive Director, Government Affairs will support NCMEC’s task force/coalition participation and development of formal written collateral (e.g., written testimony, regulatory comments, advocacy statements) and will manage the Government Affairs Policy Analyst on issues relating to state legislative affairs and related projects. The Executive Director, Government Affairs will support the Chief Legal Officer and NCMEC senior leaders in tracking ongoing legislation related to NCMEC’s mission and child protection and ensuring NCMEC’s voice and insights are shared.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with NCMEC senior leadership and