National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Alexandria, Virginia
TITLE : Director, Legislative Affairs
LOCATION : Alexandria, Virginia
FLSA : Exempt
DIVISION : Office of Legal Counsel
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%.
HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); unless otherwise required or approved by management and as needed to be consistently responsive to after-hours and time-sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices.
REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT :
Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work to build and maintain trusted relationships with congressional offices, caucuses, and committees on the federal level and legislative offices and committees on the state level through consistent, strategic legislative outreach, advocacy, and information sharing relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services.
The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Create and implement strategy to increase federal and state legislative outreach, including building new relationships and strengthening existing relationships; maintaining consistent communications with federal and state legislative offices tailored to specific NCMEC issues; and planning and implementing engagement initiatives to build awareness of and support for NCMEC’s child protection mission.
· Support organizational strategy for increasing interactions, relationships, and communications with private corporate and non-profit entities and governmental offices on legislative and policy issues that impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work.
· Manage the work of the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, concurrent deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives and manage organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning issues relating to NCMEC’s programs.
· Facilitate introductions and plan trips for senior leaders, including the CEO, and NCMEC issue experts to interact with key stakeholders in Congress.
· Manage proactive monitoring and reporting out on hearings and legislation with potential impact on NCMEC’s mission.
· Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer, legislative team, and senior leadership on policy developments and substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators as part of formulating evolving organizational strategy and decision-making.
· Collaborate with internal staff and external resources to stay up to date on relevant legal and policy developments relating to NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative and policy strategy and to help develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC.
· Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions.
· Implement and maintain consistent workflows and protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables on federal and state issues.
· Oversee compilation of briefing documents and related communications relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions.
· Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations at the federal and state levels.
· Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Minimum of 6 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters, including advocacy, required.
· Experience as a Congressional staffer required.
· Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred.
· Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols preferred.
· Experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative and/or advocacy matters required.
· Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues preferred.
· Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships with Congress, federal government agencies, and/or state legislative offices required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
· Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures.
· Working knowledge, or interest in quickly developing working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative procedures.
· Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission.
· Commitment to participating in and furthering a collaborative work environment.
· Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC.
· Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively.
· Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables while maintaining open communication with Chief Legal Officer and senior management, as needed.
· Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations.
· Strong commitment and dedication to continually learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC and the legislative and policy trends impacting NCMEC’s mission.
· Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software.
· Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity.
· Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information.
· Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.
· Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required.
Feb 21, 2023
Full time
TITLE : Director, Legislative Affairs
LOCATION : Alexandria, Virginia
FLSA : Exempt
DIVISION : Office of Legal Counsel
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%.
HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); unless otherwise required or approved by management and as needed to be consistently responsive to after-hours and time-sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices.
REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT :
Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work to build and maintain trusted relationships with congressional offices, caucuses, and committees on the federal level and legislative offices and committees on the state level through consistent, strategic legislative outreach, advocacy, and information sharing relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services.
The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Create and implement strategy to increase federal and state legislative outreach, including building new relationships and strengthening existing relationships; maintaining consistent communications with federal and state legislative offices tailored to specific NCMEC issues; and planning and implementing engagement initiatives to build awareness of and support for NCMEC’s child protection mission.
· Support organizational strategy for increasing interactions, relationships, and communications with private corporate and non-profit entities and governmental offices on legislative and policy issues that impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work.
· Manage the work of the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, concurrent deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives and manage organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning issues relating to NCMEC’s programs.
· Facilitate introductions and plan trips for senior leaders, including the CEO, and NCMEC issue experts to interact with key stakeholders in Congress.
· Manage proactive monitoring and reporting out on hearings and legislation with potential impact on NCMEC’s mission.
· Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer, legislative team, and senior leadership on policy developments and substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators as part of formulating evolving organizational strategy and decision-making.
· Collaborate with internal staff and external resources to stay up to date on relevant legal and policy developments relating to NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative and policy strategy and to help develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC.
· Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions.
· Implement and maintain consistent workflows and protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables on federal and state issues.
· Oversee compilation of briefing documents and related communications relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions.
· Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations at the federal and state levels.
· Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Minimum of 6 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters, including advocacy, required.
· Experience as a Congressional staffer required.
· Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred.
· Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols preferred.
· Experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative and/or advocacy matters required.
· Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues preferred.
· Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships with Congress, federal government agencies, and/or state legislative offices required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
· Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures.
· Working knowledge, or interest in quickly developing working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative procedures.
· Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission.
· Commitment to participating in and furthering a collaborative work environment.
· Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC.
· Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively.
· Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables while maintaining open communication with Chief Legal Officer and senior management, as needed.
· Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations.
· Strong commitment and dedication to continually learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC and the legislative and policy trends impacting NCMEC’s mission.
· Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software.
· Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity.
· Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information.
· Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.
· Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
333 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
TITLE : Director, Legislative Affairs
LOCATION : Alexandria, Virginia
FLSA : Exempt
DIVISION : Office of Legal Counsel
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%.
HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); As necessary, the ability to work flexible hours and to be responsive to after-hours and time sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices is required.
REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT : Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work with the General Counsel to set strategy for, implement, and manage federal and state legislative outreach, advocacy, and lobbying, including the delivery of technical assistance, advocacy, and lobbying relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Partner with the General Counsel, Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and NCMEC senior management to develop and create strategies to prioritize NCMEC’s legislative and advocacy agenda and activities relating to federal and state child protection legislation and related issues supporting NCMEC’s mission.
Create and manage strategy for increasing the range of interaction, relationships, and communications with federal and state legislative offices; private corporate and non-profit entities; and internal NCMEC staff on legislative issues that may impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work.
Manage and coordinate with the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, simultaneous deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives.
Collaborate with General Counsel on policy developments, substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators, and strategic policy decisions arising at the federal or state levels in order to coordinate organizational strategy and decision-making.
Collaborate with internal staff to stay up to date on developments regarding NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative affairs agenda and strategy and to develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC.
Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions.
Work closely with Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and internal staff to manage process for crafting organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning proposed policy and federal legislative issues relating to NCMEC programs.
Manage and oversee implementation of consistent workflows and document protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables.
Oversee drafting of written testimony, policy position papers, and briefing documents relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions.
Liaise as requested with the Public Policy Committee of the Board of Directors on discussion and action items that arise.
Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required.
Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations.
Present at Hill briefings, conferences, and related events regarding policy, regulatory, and legislative issues concerning NCMEC programs of work.
Other duties and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
Minimum of 10 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters required.
Experience as a Congressional staffer required.
Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred.
Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols strongly preferred.
Previous experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative matters required.
Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues required.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships and open communication and collaboration with Congress and federal government agencies required.
Experience working with non-profit organizations, or similarly situated entities, relating to developing and coordinating national and state policies on mission-related issues preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures.
Working knowledge, and/or motivation and comfort gaining working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative process.
Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission.
Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC.
Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively.
Demonstrated skill and comfort analyzing technology processes and data to communicate and draft correspondence, briefing documents, and presentations for a variety of audiences.
Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts.
Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables.
Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations.
Ability and dedication to continued learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC.
Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software.
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity.
Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information.
Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.
Nov 15, 2022
Full time
TITLE : Director, Legislative Affairs
LOCATION : Alexandria, Virginia
FLSA : Exempt
DIVISION : Office of Legal Counsel
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%.
HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); As necessary, the ability to work flexible hours and to be responsive to after-hours and time sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices is required.
REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT : Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work with the General Counsel to set strategy for, implement, and manage federal and state legislative outreach, advocacy, and lobbying, including the delivery of technical assistance, advocacy, and lobbying relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Partner with the General Counsel, Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and NCMEC senior management to develop and create strategies to prioritize NCMEC’s legislative and advocacy agenda and activities relating to federal and state child protection legislation and related issues supporting NCMEC’s mission.
Create and manage strategy for increasing the range of interaction, relationships, and communications with federal and state legislative offices; private corporate and non-profit entities; and internal NCMEC staff on legislative issues that may impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work.
Manage and coordinate with the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, simultaneous deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives.
Collaborate with General Counsel on policy developments, substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators, and strategic policy decisions arising at the federal or state levels in order to coordinate organizational strategy and decision-making.
Collaborate with internal staff to stay up to date on developments regarding NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative affairs agenda and strategy and to develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC.
Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions.
Work closely with Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and internal staff to manage process for crafting organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning proposed policy and federal legislative issues relating to NCMEC programs.
Manage and oversee implementation of consistent workflows and document protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables.
Oversee drafting of written testimony, policy position papers, and briefing documents relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions.
Liaise as requested with the Public Policy Committee of the Board of Directors on discussion and action items that arise.
Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required.
Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations.
Present at Hill briefings, conferences, and related events regarding policy, regulatory, and legislative issues concerning NCMEC programs of work.
Other duties and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
Minimum of 10 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters required.
Experience as a Congressional staffer required.
Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred.
Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols strongly preferred.
Previous experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative matters required.
Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues required.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships and open communication and collaboration with Congress and federal government agencies required.
Experience working with non-profit organizations, or similarly situated entities, relating to developing and coordinating national and state policies on mission-related issues preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures.
Working knowledge, and/or motivation and comfort gaining working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative process.
Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission.
Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC.
Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively.
Demonstrated skill and comfort analyzing technology processes and data to communicate and draft correspondence, briefing documents, and presentations for a variety of audiences.
Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts.
Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables.
Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations.
Ability and dedication to continued learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC.
Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software.
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity.
Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information.
Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.
Summary:
The Director, State and Local Affairs works closely with the Assistant Vice President of State Legislative Affairs, and the Vice President of State Legislative Affairs in the development and coordination of the Department’s initiatives and programs to address state and local policy issue (with primary emphasis on state). This position requires substantial active participation in the development and implementation of Department goals, objectives, projects and initiatives.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Work with the ESA leadership in the development and implementation of Department programs and initiatives.
Develop advocacy materials to further the wireless industry’s public policy goals.
Attend meetings with state and local policymakers and testify before state and local government officials representing the wireless industry on key policy issues.
Work with ESA team members to successfully execute industry-related events, including member meetings, meetings of intergovernmental groups, third party meetings, etc.
Represent the Association at public official group conferences and events as needed.
Develop relationships with state and local policymakers to address legislative issues impacting the association and its members.
Work closely with member companies developing industry policies regarding state and local legislation; coordinate the work of outside consultants; and manage Department projects and work product.
Significant travel required to represent the association and its members before policymakers
Supervisory responsibilities :
N/A
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Project Management - Coordinates projects.
Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
Public Speaking – Delivers fact-based advocacy.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge:
Familiarity with state and local legislative and political processes
Strong verbal skills with an emphasis on public speaking and testifying before policymakers
Motivated, hardworking, travel on short notice, and long hours
Ability to think strategically and execute work plans
Ability and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks, including administrative functions
Familiarity with key legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting the wireless industry
Strong writing skills
Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with large, dynamic groups representing association membership
Computer skills:
Word processing skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products required.
Education and/or experience:
A four-year degree and minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in local and/or state legislative affairs is required. Trade or membership association experience preferred. Knowledge of telecommunications and technology policy a plus.
Language skills:
Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require overtime. Candidate must be flexible to work overtime if needed.
Location:
CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
This list describes general job duties and responsibilities. It is not a complete list of duties. Incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks related to these duties.
CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Oct 06, 2022
Full time
Summary:
The Director, State and Local Affairs works closely with the Assistant Vice President of State Legislative Affairs, and the Vice President of State Legislative Affairs in the development and coordination of the Department’s initiatives and programs to address state and local policy issue (with primary emphasis on state). This position requires substantial active participation in the development and implementation of Department goals, objectives, projects and initiatives.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Work with the ESA leadership in the development and implementation of Department programs and initiatives.
Develop advocacy materials to further the wireless industry’s public policy goals.
Attend meetings with state and local policymakers and testify before state and local government officials representing the wireless industry on key policy issues.
Work with ESA team members to successfully execute industry-related events, including member meetings, meetings of intergovernmental groups, third party meetings, etc.
Represent the Association at public official group conferences and events as needed.
Develop relationships with state and local policymakers to address legislative issues impacting the association and its members.
Work closely with member companies developing industry policies regarding state and local legislation; coordinate the work of outside consultants; and manage Department projects and work product.
Significant travel required to represent the association and its members before policymakers
Supervisory responsibilities :
N/A
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Project Management - Coordinates projects.
Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
Public Speaking – Delivers fact-based advocacy.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge:
Familiarity with state and local legislative and political processes
Strong verbal skills with an emphasis on public speaking and testifying before policymakers
Motivated, hardworking, travel on short notice, and long hours
Ability to think strategically and execute work plans
Ability and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks, including administrative functions
Familiarity with key legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting the wireless industry
Strong writing skills
Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with large, dynamic groups representing association membership
Computer skills:
Word processing skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products required.
Education and/or experience:
A four-year degree and minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in local and/or state legislative affairs is required. Trade or membership association experience preferred. Knowledge of telecommunications and technology policy a plus.
Language skills:
Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require overtime. Candidate must be flexible to work overtime if needed.
Location:
CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
This list describes general job duties and responsibilities. It is not a complete list of duties. Incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks related to these duties.
CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Summary: The Assistant Vice President, State Legislative Affairs works closely with the Vice President, State Legislative Affairs, the ESA Vice President, and the ESA Senior Vice President in the development and coordination of the department’s initiatives and programs to address legislation impacting the wireless industry, including broadband and infrastructure policy issues . This position requires substantial active participation in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, projects and initiatives.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Work with the ESA leadership in the development and implementation of department programs and initiatives
Represent the association at appropriate public policy group conferences and meetings with policymakers, including presentations before state and local government officials
Testify before legislative committees, including state and local government entities as appropriate
Develop relationships with policymakers, including state legislators, to address legislative issues impacting the association and its members
Substantial travel required to represent the association and its members before policymakers, including last minute travel for hearings and meetings
Work closely with member companies developing industry policies regarding legislation; coordinate the work of outside consultants; and manage department projects and work product.
Supervisory responsibilities :The Assistant Vice President, State Legislative Affairs supervises staff to execute on the state and local level. Staff may include director, state and local affairs.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Project management - coordinates projects.
Customer service - responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal skills - maintains confidentiality.
Written communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
Public speaking – delivers fact-based advocacy.
Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Planning/organizing - prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Attendance/punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge:
Significant knowledge of state legislative and political processes
More than 10 years of progressively responsible state government affairs experience
Experience engaging with state legislators and local government officials
Experience drafting and presenting testimony. Detail oriented with the ability to analyze complex issues, think strategically, and execute work plans.
Familiarity with key legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting the wireless industry
Strong writing skills
Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills
The ability to work with large, dynamic groups representing association membership
Self-motivated, hardworking, and a team player who can handle a fast-paced and high pressure environment, including frequent travel
Computer skills: Word processing skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products required.
Education and/or experience: A four-year degree with more than 10 years of state government affairs experience required. Trade or membership association experience and knowledge of telecommunications and technology policy a plus.
Language skills: Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.
Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require overtime. Candidate must be flexible to work overtime if needed.
Location: CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in its Washington, DC office.
This list describes general job duties and responsibilities. It is not a complete list of duties. Incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks related to these duties.
CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sep 14, 2022
Full time
Summary: The Assistant Vice President, State Legislative Affairs works closely with the Vice President, State Legislative Affairs, the ESA Vice President, and the ESA Senior Vice President in the development and coordination of the department’s initiatives and programs to address legislation impacting the wireless industry, including broadband and infrastructure policy issues . This position requires substantial active participation in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, projects and initiatives.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Work with the ESA leadership in the development and implementation of department programs and initiatives
Represent the association at appropriate public policy group conferences and meetings with policymakers, including presentations before state and local government officials
Testify before legislative committees, including state and local government entities as appropriate
Develop relationships with policymakers, including state legislators, to address legislative issues impacting the association and its members
Substantial travel required to represent the association and its members before policymakers, including last minute travel for hearings and meetings
Work closely with member companies developing industry policies regarding legislation; coordinate the work of outside consultants; and manage department projects and work product.
Supervisory responsibilities :The Assistant Vice President, State Legislative Affairs supervises staff to execute on the state and local level. Staff may include director, state and local affairs.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Project management - coordinates projects.
Customer service - responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal skills - maintains confidentiality.
Written communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
Public speaking – delivers fact-based advocacy.
Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Planning/organizing - prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Attendance/punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge:
Significant knowledge of state legislative and political processes
More than 10 years of progressively responsible state government affairs experience
Experience engaging with state legislators and local government officials
Experience drafting and presenting testimony. Detail oriented with the ability to analyze complex issues, think strategically, and execute work plans.
Familiarity with key legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting the wireless industry
Strong writing skills
Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills
The ability to work with large, dynamic groups representing association membership
Self-motivated, hardworking, and a team player who can handle a fast-paced and high pressure environment, including frequent travel
Computer skills: Word processing skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products required.
Education and/or experience: A four-year degree with more than 10 years of state government affairs experience required. Trade or membership association experience and knowledge of telecommunications and technology policy a plus.
Language skills: Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.
Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require overtime. Candidate must be flexible to work overtime if needed.
Location: CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in its Washington, DC office.
This list describes general job duties and responsibilities. It is not a complete list of duties. Incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks related to these duties.
CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.