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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Government Affairs Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing our organization's government relations and public policy initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of legislative processes, regulatory environments, and public policy issues that impact our industry. The Government Affairs Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, and advocacy groups, to advance our organization's interests and objectives. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers. This position also involves monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, preparing policy briefs and position papers, and representing the organization at meetings, hearings, and other public forums. The Government Affairs Manager will play a critical role in shaping our public policy agenda and ensuring that our voice is heard in the policymaking process. If you are passionate about public policy and have a proven track record of success in government affairs, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement government relations strategies and public policy initiatives.
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments.
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials, industry associations, and advocacy groups.
- Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and other advocacy materials.
- Represent the organization at meetings, hearings, and other public forums.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align public policy efforts with organizational goals.
- Advise senior management on public policy issues and potential impacts.
- Engage in lobbying activities to advance the organization's interests.
- Organize and participate in advocacy campaigns and events.
- Track and report on the status of legislative and regulatory issues.
- Collaborate with external consultants and lobbyists as needed.
- Manage and oversee the organization's political action committee (PAC) activities.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the government and industry.
- Provide training and support to staff on government relations and public policy matters.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to lobbying and political activities.
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 affairs, public policy, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of legislative processes and regulatory environments.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and analytically.
- Experience in preparing policy briefs, position papers, and other advocacy materials.
- Ability to represent the organization effectively in public forums.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to lobbying and political activities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Experience in managing political action committee (PAC) activities is a plus.
- Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in government affairs and public policy?
- How do you stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments?
- Can you provide an example of a successful advocacy campaign you have led?
- How do you build and maintain relationships with government officials and other stakeholders?
- What strategies do you use to align public policy efforts with organizational goals?
- How do you handle conflicts of interest in government relations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to represent your organization in a public forum?
- How do you ensure compliance with lobbying and political activity regulations?
- What is your experience with managing political action committee (PAC) activities?
- How do you prioritize and manage multiple public policy issues simultaneously?