TIMOTHY J. MANEY
Arlington,VA
Summary
Accomplished government relations executive with over 30 years of expertise in legislative strategy, policy development, and coalition management. Recognized for leading high-impact advocacy efforts, securing key policy outcomes, and building cross-functional coalitions within complex political environments. Policy expertise spans federal budget and appropriations, defense, trade, small business support, and space policy. Proven track record in campaign management and strategic research.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Congressional Affairs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
01.2000 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Held progressive leadership roles within the Congressional Affairs office at the largest business advocacy organization worldwide
- Directed federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, advancing critical policy priorities related to federal budget, appropriations, and defense authorization bills
- Managed stakeholder relations, both internal and external, to secure support for Chamber-driven legislative objectives, including tax provisions and appropriations riders
- Led strategic legislative planning and execution, directly advocating on behalf of Chamber members to U.S
- Congress members and staff
- Built and managed coalitions, mobilizing Chamber members and external partners to drive legislative outcomes
- Oversaw a 50+ member working group dedicated to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), successfully guiding the Chamber's involvement for over ten Congressional sessions
- Delivered influential vote rankings on key issues for Members of Congress, reinforcing the Chamber's policy priorities
- Advised on and led initiatives in areas such as: Cybersecurity Policy and Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Reauthorization, Multi-Year Procurement Authority for the Department of Defense, Defense Industrial Base issues, including Buy American provisions, Specialty Metals, and Berry Amendment, Foreign Affairs Democracy Programs and Function 150 Budget, Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization and China PNTR, 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Small Business Loan Programs via SBA 7(a) lending, Mainstreet Tax Certainty Act and Fiscal Responsibility Act
- Held progressive leadership roles within the Congressional Affairs office at the largest business advocacy organization worldwide
Chief Investigator
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on the Census
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Led investigative oversight of the Department of Commerce and Census Bureau, ensuring accurate execution of the 2000 census
- Drafted the 'Post Census Local Review Act,' which passed in the 106th Congress
- Executed congressional hearings and supported litigation (U.S
- House v
- Clinton administration) to prevent the use of sampling in the census
Research Director
Ogilvy Adams and Rinehart
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Conducted strategic research and analysis for diverse clients, supporting policy goals and enhancing business development efforts through targeted insights and presentations
Campaign Research Director
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC)
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Directed strategic research for six Senate campaigns, providing actionable opposition research and vote analysis to strengthen candidate positioning
Research Director of Operations
Republican National Committee (RNC)
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Managed a research team responsible for supplying content for political advertisements and policy communications, significantly contributing to the historic 1994 election cycle
- Collaborated with the House Republican Policy Committee, contributing to the development of the 'Contract with America' and the '100 Day' agenda for the 104th Congress
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Colorado State University
01.1991
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Vice President, Congressional Affairs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
01.2000 - 01.2024
Chief Investigator
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on the Census
01.1998 - 01.2000
Research Director
Ogilvy Adams and Rinehart
01.1997 - 01.1998
Campaign Research Director
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC)
01.1996 - 01.1997
Research Director of Operations
Republican National Committee (RNC)
01.1993 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Colorado State University
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