Government Affairs Specialist #47363

Requisition Number

47363

Job Description

Support Government Affairs Department representing the company’s best interest through grassroots initiatives, interacting with state and federal industry associations, and supporting all government relations functions.

Essential Job Duties:

• Execute grassroots initiatives by developing strategy to identify and educate parties of interest on key public policy issues.
• Act as liaison in collaboration between the Government Affairs Department and other company and/or association contacts.
• Increase the awareness and understanding of the business, industry positions and like-minded association’s initiatives.
• Coordinate legislative visits for facility tours and Capitol Days.
• Track federal and state legislative issues of interest.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Position Type

Full-time

Location

Home Washington DC-HMDC

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in the field, continuing education as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree preferred
• Capitol Hill or advocacy experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to interact with all levels of management.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Working hours will be adjusted at the discretion of the VP to accommodate workload.
• Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions.
• Must also work under pressure comfortably.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

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