Federal Affairs Coordinator and Legislative Aide

Salary Range: 70000 to 100000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

How You Will Contribute

Team Operations and Knowledge Systems

Manage daily operations for the federal government affairs team across AFP, CVA, and The LIBRE Initiative

Maintain team calendars, internal trackers, shared tools, and legislative databases

Budget and Finance

Track the team budget in EPS with the Director of Federal Government Affairs, and compare actual spending against plan

Process invoices and p-card expense reports in Concur, working with finance and accounting teams on time and with accuracy

Prepare budget reports and support quarterly financial reviews for leadership

Systems and Communications

Send Quorum email blasts for the federal affairs team and train a backup to keep operations running

Keep the team’s web content accurate and aligned with organizational messaging

Run the legislative scorecard process, including vote tracking, coordination with policy staff, and timely publication

Manage technology systems and software subscriptions, and work with IT on troubleshooting and purchases

Legislative Support

Research and analyze bills, amendments, and policy issues across all three brands

Track bills through committee and floor votes, and keep the team informed of every move

Attend committee hearings, floor sessions, events, and press conferences on behalf of the team

What You Will Bring

3–5+ years of experience in operations, administration, or government affairs
Proven ability to manage competing priorities with precision and composure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with limited supervision
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, and written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and legislative platforms such as Quorum, Airtable, and IQ

Stand Out Candidates Will Also Bring

Experience on Capitol Hill or at a national advocacy organization
Familiarity with Concur, EPS, and Quorum
Genuine enthusiasm for the mission and values of Americans for Prosperity and free-market advocacy

What We Offer

Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.

A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.

Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $70,000–$100,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.  

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.