SVP, International Relations

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U.S. Soccer Federation

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1913

⚽ Sports

🏛️ Government

🤝 Non-profit

Sports • Government • Non-profit

U. S. Soccer Federation is the governing body for soccer in the United States, responsible for overseeing and organizing the activities of various national teams, including the men's, women's, and youth national teams. The organization focuses on talent identification, coaching, and development across different age groups, facilitating soccer matches, tournaments, and events domestically and internationally. It also handles the governance, administration, and strategic vision for the growth of soccer in the U. S. The U. S. Soccer Federation supports various grassroots initiatives to promote soccer and enhance the sport's popularity and accessibility across the nation. They offer a range of programs and initiatives like the 'SheBelieves Cup' to encourage participation and inspire young athletes.

📋 Description

• Lead U.S. Soccer’s global engagement strategy • Serve as a primary liaison to FIFA, Concacaf, other confederations, and member associations • Develop and execute influence and advocacy strategies advancing U.S. interests in global soccer • Build and steward relationships with national federations and international stakeholders • Drive outcomes against U.S. Soccer’s 2032 Shared Goals • Manage geopolitical, governance, and reputational risks internationally • Support the CEO/Secretary General and Federation President on international matters • Support crisis response involving international stakeholders • Coordinate with Communications and Corporate/Government Affairs on international strategy, domestic policy, government relations, and corporate positioning • Oversee international delegation hosting, executive engagements, and protocol • Liaise with Sporting on coaching education, referee development, and player development pathways • Coordinate with Sporting on Senior and Youth National Teams scheduling • Lead international stakeholder strategy for major events • Identify and pursue future hosting opportunities and support future bid projects • Partner with leadership on commercial and advancement approaches • Lead relations with the U.S. State Department for international diplomacy initiatives • Serve as U.S. Soccer’s main contact for U.S. Embassies globally

🎯 Requirements

• Multilingual; fluency in at least one language beyond English is critical • Spanish strongly preferred • 15+ years of international/corporate affairs experience • Prior work within international governing bodies, diplomacy, international government relations, or a top-tier sports federation • Ability to build influence, navigate, and drive outcomes across complex, multi-stakeholder environments • Standing and credibility to represent U.S. Soccer externally at the highest levels of global football governance • Understanding of global football dynamics, including leagues, clubs, tournaments, and international competitions • Strong communication and negotiation skills with a track record of closing bilateral agreements and partnerships • High cultural fluency and comfort operating across diverse geographies and political contexts • Collaborative, enterprise-minded leadership • Capability to manage internal and external resources to accomplish goals • Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding environments • Ability to connect micro details to the macro vision and mission • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package • Casual work environment • Inclusive culture • Atmosphere for professional development • Equal opportunity employment committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion