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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a seasoned professional to fill the role of Director of Government Relations. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective advocacy strategy that promotes our organization's interests with local, state, and federal government entities. The Director will work closely with senior leadership to identify key policy issues, develop position statements, and create a strategic plan for engagement. This role requires a deep understanding of the legislative process, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with government officials and stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy.
- Identify key policy issues that could impact the organization.
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at meetings, hearings, and other events.
- Coordinate with senior leadership to develop position statements on policy issues.
- Monitor and analyze proposed legislation and regulatory changes.
- Advocate for the organization's interests with government entities.
- Prepare reports on government relations activities for senior leadership.
- Manage the organization's political contribution strategy.
- Provide guidance and advice on government relations issues to senior leadership.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in government relations or public policy.
- Strong understanding of the legislative process.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing effective advocacy strategies.
- Knowledge of the organization's industry and key policy issues.
- Ability to analyze and interpret proposed legislation and regulatory changes.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you successfully advocated for an organization's interests with a government entity?
- How do you build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders?
- Can you describe a time when you had to analyze and interpret proposed legislation or regulatory changes?
- How do you develop and implement an effective advocacy strategy?
- What is your approach to managing a political contribution strategy?