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Title
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Government Relations Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to influence public policy and government regulations in favor of our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of the legislative process, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key government officials and stakeholders. The Government Relations Manager will work closely with internal teams to ensure that our policy positions are aligned with our business objectives and will represent the organization in various forums, including legislative hearings, industry associations, and public events. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful advocacy and will be adept at navigating complex political environments. This role also involves monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, preparing policy briefs and position papers, and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts. The Government Relations Manager will be a key advisor to senior leadership on public policy issues and will play a critical role in shaping the organization's external affairs strategy. If you are passionate about public policy and have a knack for strategic thinking and relationship-building, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement government relations strategies and initiatives.
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments.
- Build and maintain relationships with key government officials and stakeholders.
- Represent the organization in legislative hearings, industry associations, and public events.
- Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and other advocacy materials.
- Coordinate grassroots advocacy efforts.
- Advise senior leadership on public policy issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align policy positions with business objectives.
- Track and report on the progress of legislative and regulatory initiatives.
- Manage external consultants and lobbyists.
- Organize and participate in meetings with policymakers and government agencies.
- Develop and maintain a database of key contacts and stakeholders.
- Conduct research on public policy issues relevant to the organization.
- Draft and submit comments on proposed regulations and legislation.
- Plan and execute public affairs campaigns.
- Ensure compliance with lobbying and ethics regulations.
- Provide training and support to internal teams on government relations matters.
- Develop and manage the government relations budget.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Stay informed about political and policy trends that may impact the organization.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process.
- Proven track record of successful advocacy and relationship-building.
- Excellent analytical and research skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working with government officials and agencies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Knowledge of lobbying and ethics regulations.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Experience in a specific industry relevant to the organization is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing political and policy environments.
- Experience with grassroots advocacy and public affairs campaigns.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with government relations and public policy?
- How do you stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments?
- Can you provide an example of a successful advocacy campaign you led?
- How do you build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders?
- What strategies do you use to influence public policy in favor of your organization?
- How do you ensure compliance with lobbying and ethics regulations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to navigate a complex political environment?
- How do you prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities?
- What experience do you have with grassroots advocacy efforts?
- How do you collaborate with internal teams to align policy positions with business objectives?
- Can you provide an example of a policy brief or position paper you prepared?
- How do you track and report on the progress of legislative and regulatory initiatives?
- What experience do you have representing an organization in legislative hearings or public events?
- How do you handle disagreements or conflicts with policymakers or stakeholders?
- What tools or software do you use to manage your government relations activities?
- How do you measure the success of your government relations strategies?
- Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to a changing political or policy environment?
- What role do you think government relations play in the overall success of an organization?
- How do you ensure that your policy positions are aligned with the organization's business objectives?
- What steps do you take to prepare for meetings with policymakers or government agencies?