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POSITION DESCRIPTION American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Department:                                      Legislative Department Location:                                            National Office FSLA Classification:                         Exempt Position Title:                                    Director Legislative & Political CLASSIFICATION:             Director of Legislative & Political, ELS   INTRODUCTION AFGE is the largest union representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government employees. The union represents employees in over 65 agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the Department of Defense (civilians), the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, Justice, Labor, HUD, HHS, Transportation, Energy, Education, Commerce, Treasury, Interior, State, and Agriculture. AFGE has been growing for 25 consecutive years. AFGE's Legislative Department is responsible for the continued development, maintenance and strengthening of the Federation's ability to promote and achieve its legislative and policy objectives in Congress and through the federal Executive Branch. The department works to achieve these goals through AFGE's government affairs and political programs.  Major responsibilities of this position include strategic planning, lobbying, development of issue mobilization and training programs. This position is a key senior staff position that reports to the National President of AFGE. The person holding this position works with other senior staff in a team environment to carry out the goals of AFGE under the direction of the National President. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisory: Supervises Legislative Department to pursue successful achievement of the union's policy and institutional goals. Strategic Planning: Works with staff, National Vice Presidents, and Bargaining Councils to develop annual strategic plans for implementing the Federation's national legislative and political plan in a given calendar year. Training: Manages annual Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference. Works with Education Department staff to develop training programs for AFGE leaders in legislative strategies such as meeting with members of Congress.   Coalition Building: Assists President's Office, AFGE Districts, and Bargaining Councils in     developing and maintaining local, state, regional and national coalitions to address legislative issues of specific concern to AFGE members but also of mutual concern to other unions, community, and public interest organizations.   Written Communications: Supervises staff development of and edit written materials used for fundraising, grassroots organizing, issue mobilization, and voter education. Examples of such materials include email communications, brochures, direct mail solicitations, fact sheets, faxes, leaflets, letters, scripts for phone banks, and related materials.   Lobbying: Oversees and engages in lobbying Members of Congress and the Executive Branch.   Interdepartmental Coordination: Works in close coordination and harmony other AFGE department on legislative and political matters and support. Specifically:   Communications Department – Directs Legislative staff to ensure that this department is furnished timely and current information on the Federation's legislative initiatives, victories, and activities to properly disseminate such information to the media, districts, locals, councils and AFGE activists. Directs staff to provide information and ideas to help refine and focus its public relations message. Membership and Organization - Personally participates and directs Legislative staff to participate in all membership recruitment efforts, including lunch and learns, and metropolitan organizing initiatives. General Counsel's Office (GCO) - Works closely with the General Counsel to ensure AFGE's political program complies with federal election and other relevant laws.   WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional environment working to establish Federation and Departmental goals. The incumbent will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, fax machines, scanners, and phones. Travel is required and position may require long periods of travel.  Long hours are periodically required. The employee will periodically be required to do some lifting and/or move items over 10 pounds.   CONTROLS OVERWORK Works under the day-to-day supervision of the National President who makes specific assignments. The incumbent is called upon to make judgments as to approaches, techniques, and methods for pursuing established Federation and Department goals. The incumbent is encouraged to point out areas of activity or interest where revised goals and techniques might be considered to facilitate achievement of the Legislative Department’s goals and mission. The results of the incumbent's completed work are reviewed for extent of fulfillment of Department objectives as delineated. QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must have at least 10 years of combined full-time work experience in legislative and political activity, including but not limited to organizing, grassroots issue mobilization activities, lobbying, educational training, and election related activities (including voter registration, voter education and get-out-the-vote activities). Management experience is highly preferred.   Bachelor's degree required.    Loyalty to the American labor movement required.   Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the legislative and political (election) process.   Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate individuals to join the union and become   involved in legislative and political action activities.    Demonstrated ability to make objective decisions and recommendations independently.   Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to speak effectively in individual, small group and large settings with AFGE members and leaders as well as members of Congress.    Ability to respond quickly and effectively when unexpected events demand an immediate response. Ability to develop and edit written materials related to legislative and political program, including but not limited to grassroots mobilization materials such as planning documents, issue alerts, issue leaflets, phone scripts, draft letters to members of Congress and the Administration, and   OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel regularly, a minimum of 4-5 weeks per year. During election years incumbent may travel 6-8 weeks per year, including extended periods away from home. Work is generally in an office setting. Periodically long hours are required. Writing sample and/or writing test demonstrating skills in developing grassroots educational materials may be required. EEO STATEMENT AFGE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity and/or gender expression.  In additional to federal law requirements, AFGE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please submit resume to jobs@afge.org including Vacancy #11 in subject field

POSITION DESCRIPTION American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Department: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer Location: National Office FSLA Classification: Exempt Position Title: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer Date of Revision/Creations: CLASSIFICATION: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer I. INTRODUCTION The AFGE Political Mobilization Department (PMD) is responsible for the continued development, maintenance and strengthening of the Federation’s ability to promote and achieve its legislative and policy objectives in Congress and through the Executive Branch of the federal government. PMD is an integrated team consisting of the Legislative, PAC & Issue Mobilization Staff. Major responsibilities include developing and implementing national and grassroots lobbying strategies/campaigns, issue mobilization campaigns, federal election strategies (including grassroots voter registration, education, and get-out-the-vote efforts) and membership recruitment. II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Works with grassroots legislative and political activists to implement the Federation’s legislative and political action programs. Incumbent will work closely with District Offices, AFGE Locals, and Membership & Organization Department to develop strategies for recruiting potential AFGE members by linking their concerns with legislative and political action grassroots activities. 2. Works with National Vice Presidents, AFGE Councils and Local presidents to develop annual strategic plans for implementing the Federation’s national legislative and political plan in a given calendar year. 3. Works with AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals to establish inter-connected Legislative and Political Action Networks, a cadre of activists capable of informing and mobilizing AFGE members and potential members around legislative and political issues at the local, state, and District levels. This includes working to identify key individuals (both active and retired AFGE members) for leadership roles in building and mobilizing these networks. 4. Trains AFGE leaders, whether at training events or on-site in legislative and political action grassroots strategies such as meeting with members of Congress, issue mobilization techniques (calling/writing members of Congress), coalition building strategies, media outreach strategies, and election related mobilization strategies. 5. Serves as rapid response coordinator. Establishes, maintains, and activates a communication system capable of mobilizing District, Council and Local networks of AFGE activists to respond to fast breaking legislative issues on Capitol Hill; this includes multiple means of communications such as calls, emails, peer to peer texting and visits to AFGE locals and district offices. 6. Assists AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals in developing and maintaining local, state, and regional coalitions to address legislative and political issues of specific concern to AFGE members but also of mutual concern to other unions, community, and public interest organizations. 7. Plans and executes mobilization events such as public rallies, silent vigils, etc. with AFGE National, locals and districts and affiliate/coalition partners. This includes all arrangements and logistics (security/marshaling, permits, staging & sound, materials, etc.) working in conjunction with the participating AFGE or affiliate/coalition entities. 8. Works with AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals to achieve PMD determined monthly and annual goals for building AFGE-PAC and AFGE LAF and strategies for completing those goals. 9. Works as assigned with District, Councils and Locals to further AFGE’s legislative and political action goals by mobilizing AFGE members to participate in election related activity including voter registration, education and get-out-the- vote activities. 10. Promotes and participates in membership recruitment activities. III. WORK ENVIRONMENT Incumbent frequently communicates information with union officers and members inquiring about the status of various PMD related items such as legislative issue mobilization, PAC status, event planning such as PAC events, organizing events, rallies, and other public type events by talking and listening on a telephone and/or telephone conference call. Must be able to understand questions posed by these individuals, remain patient, pleasant and exchange accurate information with them. As part of field mobilization duties, incumbent will be responsible for staffing indoor and outdoor related activities/events such as tables for PAC fundraising at conferences, local events such as picnics, union fairs, etc. Leading, participating, and marshaling rallies on a national, district and local level with AFGE and affiliate/coalition entities. Escorting local members to congressional meetings. Full work participation in election related activities such as labor walks, phonebanks and rallies. All these duties may require work in rain, cold, heat and other inclement weather. Physical duties during mobilization events may include rally sign and banner distribution, carrying, holding, and displaying of signs and banners. Additional possible physical logistics for mobilization events include walking and marching for length of event, start to finish (distance and time), handling and use of devices such as bullhorns and other audio related devices; again, these duties may require the work be done in rain, cold, heat and other inclement weather. Ability to use a computer, tablet, and cell phone for long periods of time while closely observing the details of complex and lengthy digital documents is required. Operates these devises and a computer printer repeatedly throughout the day. The employee will periodically be required to do some lifting and/or move items over 10 pounds. IV. CONTROLS OVER WORK Works under the day-to-day supervision of Director of Field Mobilization who makes specific assignments. The incumbent is called upon to make judgments as to approaches, techniques, and methods for pursuing established Federation and Department goals. The incumbent is encouraged to point out areas of activity or interest where revised goals and techniques might be considered in order to facilitate achievement of the Department’s goals and mission. The incumbent will fulfill obligations to report to the director. The results of the incumbent’s completed work are reviewed for extent of fulfillment of Department objectives as delineated. V. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, plus a minimum of three cumulative years of paid full-time work experience in legislative and/or political fields including at least one leadership position on a candidate or issue campaign. A. Alternatively, if an applicant does not possess a bachelor’s degree, an applicant must have six cumulative years of paid full-time work experience in legislative and/or political fields including at least one leadership position on a candidate or issue campaign. 2. Experience in a campaign leadership role must include election related activities such as voter registration, voter education, volunteer recruitment, get-out-the-vote activities, and political/ legislative educational training. This leadership position must be equivalent to a zone coordinator position under the Labor-to-Labor program or a regional field director position on a senate, gubernatorial or presidential campaign. 3. Applicant must provide writing samples of previous legislative and political activities/work including those involving election related activities. 4. Demonstrated ability to organize multiple organizations in a concerted effort to accomplish an established legislative or political goal. Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the legislative and political (election) process. 5. Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate individuals to join a cause or organization and become involved in legislative and political action activities. 6. Strong training background. Applicant must have previous experience in leading and facilitating trainings with medium-sized groups. 7. Willingness to travel. Position will require substantial travel. 8. Travel includes driving, a valid state issued driver’s license is required. 9. Ability to make objective decisions and recommendations independently. 10. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to speak effectively in individual, small group and large settings with AFGE members and leaders as well as members of Congress. 11. Ability to respond quickly and effectively when unexpected events demand an immediate response. 12. Ability to develop and edit written materials, including but not limited to grassroots mobilization materials such as planning documents, issue alerts, issue leaflets, phone scripts, draft letters to members of Congress and the Administration, and instructional material. VI. EEO STATEMENT AFGE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity and/or gender expression. In additional to federal law requirements, AFGE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interested applicants please submit resume to jobs@afge.org include vacancy announcement #5 in subject field.  

A Shared Vision Service Year Alliance envisions a future in which national service — including civilian, military, and public service — is part of growing up in America. We work to make a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. To achieve our mission, Service Year Alliance develops and documents evidence in priority focus areas to persuade decision makers to increase public and private investments in the service year ecosystem. We build coalitions and foster strategic corporate, community, and research partnerships and develop service year programs and resources in priority focus areas to strengthen the case for service years. We advance policy proposals that unlock public funds for service years to create the opportunity for all young Americans to serve. We elevate service years as an experience that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and fuels civic renewal. Job Overview The Director, Government Relations is responsible for advancing Service Year Alliance’s policy and advocacy work in specific issue areas in addition to advancing a policy agenda to make national service a universal opportunity and expectation, principally by achieving the goals of the Serve America Together campaign ( ServeAmericaTogether.org ) and by increasing funding for service year programs including AmeriCorps, YouthBuild, and Peace Corps. They will report to the Managing Director, Policy and Government Relations.   Responsibilities and Duties  Responsibilities and duties for the Director, Government Relations role include, but are not limited to:  Advocate for the Serve America Together campaign policy agenda with Congress and the Administration Serve as an expert within the organization on specific policy area/s that intersect with national service (examples: workforce development, higher education policy, K-12 policy, social and racial justice policy) Develop strategies to integrate national service into other policy areas and provide additional federal resources for service year programs Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with federal government officials, including congressional offices, committees and caucuses; the presidential administration; and relevant federal agencies in specific policy areas.  Serve as a point of contact for external partners in the policy community Advocate to increase AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and YouthBuild appropriations Draft legislative specifications, white papers, letters, and testimony in support of policy ideas Help develop partnerships with organizations with expertise in areas of common interest, and others in the service field   Qualifications Qualifications for this role include, but are not limited to: Deep understanding of legislative process and federal government relations 5-7 years of professional experience working on Capitol Hill or in a government relations capacity Demonstrated track record of bipartisan success  A strong network and reputation on Capitol Hill and federal government Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally  Excellent writing and communication skills   Preferences Significant legislative experience with education and/or labor and employment policy Understanding of the federal regulatory process  Advanced degree in public policy or related field Demonstrated interest in or knowledge of the national service field National service alum About Service Year Alliance Service Year Alliance is a bipartisan organization committed to making a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. Expanding service years has the power to address our country’s most pressing challenges, change the lives of those who serve, and unite our nation.   Service Year Alliance is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status . We are an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other service year alumni are encouraged to apply, as are military veterans. Please indicate in your application if you have served in one of these programs. SYA is based in Washington, DC.    

About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at   www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on   Twitter ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTube   and   LinkedIn . Purpose: The Director, State Government Affairs, WEST (Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming) will develop and execute comprehensive advocacy strategies, including, but not limited to, use of third party organizations in order to shape state legislative and regulatory activity and  strengthen advocacy efforts. This position will represent AbbVie in matters of state and local legislation, regulations, or rules that have an impact on the company, and drive favorable resolutions to those matters. The Director must anticipate state and local legislation and public policy trends and emerging issues in order to get ahead of potentially negative government action or to proactively shape the environment to make it more favorable to AbbVie’s interests is critical. The position will develop relationships with policymakers, regulators, patient advocates, physician advocates, business groups, public policy groups, associations, and other stakeholders and drive their engagement on key public policy issues. Rigorous compliance with all state lobbying rules is a critical component of this role.                Responsibilities: Develop and executive comprehensive advocacy strategies to shape state legislative activity and deliver on business priorities.  This includes direct lobbying, trade association management,  and engagement of third party groups and coalitions. Assess state and local political and public policy environment, determine where legislative and regulatory action is advisable and where it is not, and make recommendations on AbbVie action. Align cross-functionally and manage expectations of the business regarding the legislative and regulatory environment and the potential impact on AbbVie. Represent AbbVie in matters of state and local legislation, regulations, or rules that have an impact on the enterprise and state/local business operations, and drive favorable resolutions to those matters. Proactively evaluate legislation, regulations, and rules, as well as the political environment. Assess both opportunities and threats to AbbVie interests and create comprehensive Government Affairs strategies to address them that include lobbying, 3rd party advocacy, policy development, and media engagement on leg/policy goals. Develop close working relationships with key internal business stakeholders – including Regional and District managers – within position’s assigned region to leverage state advocacy strategies. Engage with these key business stakeholders and develop keen understanding of commercial strategies in the region to ensure government affairs strategies support AbbVie’s commercial objectives. In addition, maintain strategic partnership with site leadership across AbbVie facilities in region and provide counsel on matters impacting business operations. Partner with GA Therapeutic Area Strategies team to understand commercial objectives across therapeutic areas of focus in order to develop creative legislative, regulatory, policy, and political solutions tailored to the region to drive business objectives. Lead and manage engagement with key trade association task forces and coalitions, and drive trade association action on key issues of importance to AbbVie. Develop engagement plans for key national groups affecting state policy (CSG, RGA, DGA, NCSL, etc.). Work closely with Federal Government Affairs to manage the intersection of state and national politics, policy, lawmakers, and associations. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with state legislators and staff, state executive branch officials, regulators, and local government officials in order to anticipate action and execute GA strategies.  Develop relationships with key third party advocates across the patient, business and health sectors and engage them in support of issues, policies, and legislative and regulatory action. Manage outside consultants and legal counsel within region, including setting objectives, defining missions and ensuring execution in support of state legislative strategies. Ensure rigorous compliance to all legally required registrations for the corporation, staff and outside counsel within the position’s region. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Strong executive presence necessary.  Ability to deal effectively with high-profile stakeholders such as elected officials, executives and a variety of external constituencies; including ability to influence and navigate political landscape. Eight to ten years experience in lobbying, public administration, political party activity, legislative staff work, or related experience.  Experience in health care industry issues preferred.  Requires advanced knowledge of legislative rules and procedures, legislative processes, politics, and the complex corporate and policy issues affecting AbbVie. Ability to master complex policy and legislative issues, think creatively, and develop innovative strategies and solutions; demonstrate a thorough knowledge of major state health programs, including Medicaid, ADAP, state finance and appropriations processes, etc.; deep knowledge of private health care marketplace mechanisms – insurance, drug benefit plans, key player strategies (i.e. PBMs, pharmacies, employers, consumers, etc.); and, understanding of complex public policy environments. Ability to act independently and demonstrate sound business judgment within the scope of broad guidelines.  Demonstrated ability to create and implement comprehensive GA strategies that include lobbying, association engagement, third party advocacy, digital/social/earned media, and other GA tools that result in successful engagement of  external groups and influencers. Possess strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, the ability to speak and write persuasively and with clarity, strong organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, resourcefulness and creativity, strong attention to detail, a proven track record of being able to work under deadlines and an ability to work collaboratively in a fluid organizational environment. Works well in a team environment and enjoys a collegial, yet highly demanding culture while effectively collaborating with business leaders and other internal stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in related field such as health care administration, political science, public administration or policy required.  Advance degree preferred. Candidates must also have comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications. Domestic travel (50 percent) required.   Key Stakeholders: Internally with US Area senior management, other members of the GA team across AbbVie and other relevant cross-functional teams (i.e. Market Access, Legal).  Externally with state officials including governors, legislators, staff, county and district officials and third-party groups. Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please mention that you saw this position posted on LobbyingJobs.com

Description Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Manager of Local Government Relations? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. At HCA Healthcare, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including: • Student Loan Repayment • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs • Paid Time Off and Paid Family Leave • 401k (100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service) • Adoption Assistance • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • Flexible spending accounts • Short and long-term disability coverage • Legal benefits and pet insurance • Discounted Auto, Home, and Life Insurance and Identity Theft Protection For more benefits details click  here . You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Manager of Local Government Relations like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary:  The Manager of Local Government Relations will report to the Director of State Government Relations and is responsible for the formulation of HCA’s policy needs in the local community. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating and implementing community affairs strategies and activities that advance the company’s interests in local markets as well as building and maintaining relationships with local elected officials (Mayor, County Admin, Local commission etc.).The ideal candidate for this position is a well-organized, high energy self-starter with excellent communication skills. The Manager of Local Government Relations will have a political/charitable budget to allow for participation in targeted local organizations (local business associations, community organizations, etc.) Duties include but not limited to: • Develop and execute initiatives to grow the company’s image within the communities managed • Represent the company before external constituencies, organize and represent the company at community events and other external functions • Contribute to and support HCA’s government affairs and public policy strategies and tactics in the identified local market • Develop, build and expand relationships with public officials and other influential policy makers at the local level • Work with supervisors, peers and outside consultants to develop and grow grass roots and third-party support for the benefit of the company and its interests • Interact with local governments on HCA objectives • Respond to and monitor resolution of escalated complaints from local or state representatives Requirements:  Bachelors Degree Required 5+ years of experience in advocacy, lobbying and negotiation experience 5+ years of experience in prior state or local government/political campaign experience. HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Manager of Local Government Relations opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please mention that you saw this position posted on LobbyingJobs.com

Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Government Relations & Public Policy Manager to support our customers aviation production business for remote work. Pay range: 160-180/hour POSITION SUMMARY   The Government relations manager will represent across all its product lines to public agencies, regulators, and government organizations as well as trade and industry organizations. This roll ensures that close alignment to public sector stakeholders in the countries and markets we are prioritizing and also supports our ability to build a business development pipeline with the public sector.      JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  ➢ Develop public sector engagement strategy for each prioritized countries/markets ➢ Map the procurement cycle and stakeholder mapping for each country"s air navigation service provider ➢ Co-develop market entry strategy to ensure  go-to-market strategy is compliant with local norms. ➢ Provides support to company functional areas in achieving their results where political action and engagement is needed.   ➢ Develops relations with members on Capitol Hill and related government agencies in order to facilitate lobbying efforts as needed.   ➢ Actively participates in various business associations and councils (Ex: AIA, GAMA) that are important to our company"s business and are needed to advance the interests of our company.   ➢ Advises company senior management on political actions and/or initiatives that impact our company and how our company should respond.   ➢ Extends political support/activities to Canada.   ➢ Develops and manages a global business intelligence network focused on political sensitive areas.   ➢ Utilizes intelligence to develop and propose company functional strategic actions that promote company business interests.   ➢ Ensures employment law, work security/safety rules, and company policy and procedures are in compliance.   ➢ Ensures high level of quality services and meets ISO requirements.   ➢ Controls productivity (effectiveness/efficacy) and the organizational results for the area.   ➢ Manages employee in terms of professional performance, career development, training, compensation, staff analysis (new hire/termination), area/team/company integration, work conditions recommendations (vacation schedule, shift, overtime, on-call, stand by, travel availability, and day weekend). ➢ Offers guidance related to the disciplinary problems and authorizes employees" absence.   Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in related discipline Minimum of 10 years experience in government relation and/or public agency experience in Aviation industry Minimum of 10 years or greater experience in People Management/ Program Management.  Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Experience required as a political representative of the company interests with members on Capitol Hill and related government agencies. Previous professional experience working within Urban Air Mobility ecosystem preferred Experience managing public sector strategy outside the United States EEO Employer - Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. Please mention that you saw this position posted on LobbyingJobs.com