State & Local Government Affairs Manager

### The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

### Role Summary

The State and Local Government Affairs Manager is a subject matter expert in state and local government affairs matters at Alaska Air Group. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgement in representing the company in state and local government affairs matters, in front of elected bodies, business advocacy organizations, and internal stakeholders. This role coordinates closely with the Managing Director of Government Affairs and the broader Government Affairs team, helping with the execution of the state and local government affairs business objectives across our key West Coast hub locations.

### Key Duties

– Represents the company on state and local government affairs matters, specifically before state legislatures, local elected bodies, and airport governing bodies.
– Tracks key public policy issues, including legislation and regulation, that may have an impact on the company and reports regularly on such matters to the MD of Government Affairs and the broader Government Affairs team.
– Communicates company positions on public policy issues to key public officials and staff.
– Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with state and local elected officials and staff, with a focus on West Coast markets.
– Represents the company before business advocacy and local civic organizations, as it relates to their Government Affairs work.
– Participates in the development and execution of the company’s state and local political contribution plan.
– Represents the Government Affairs Department with key internal stakeholders.

### Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

**Required**

– Minimum of 4 years of experience in state or local government affairs, federal affairs, or related field.
– Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Government Affairs or other relevant field; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
– Outstanding communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) and presentation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to clear and transparent communication.
– Strong leadership skills and the ability to work well cross-functionally.
– Highly professional and self-reliant.
– Ability to build trust with internal customers.
– Ability to travel throughout the West Coast hub locations.
– High school diploma or equivalent.
– Minimum age of 18.
– Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

**Preferred**

– Experience with airline or aviation policy issues.
– Strong ties to the Pacific Northwest.

### Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

### Salary Range

$95,000 — $142,600 / year

### Salary Details

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

### Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

– Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
– Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision benefits
– Generous 401k match program
– Quarterly and annual bonus plans
– Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

### Apply by

7:00 PM Pacific Time on 6/9/2024

### Employment Type

Full-Time

### FLSA Status

Exempt

### Regular/Temporary

Regular

### Requisition ID

2024-12276

### Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. If you’d like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please fill out an AAP Inspection Request Form. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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