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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Government Relations Specialist to join our team and serve as the primary liaison between our organization and government entities at the local, state, and federal levels. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of legislative processes, regulatory environments, and public policy development. In this role, you will monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze their potential impact on our organization, and develop strategies to advocate for our interests. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with government officials, agencies, and other key stakeholders. Additionally, you will coordinate and participate in meetings, hearings, and public forums to represent our organization’s positions and priorities. The Government Relations Specialist will also prepare briefing materials, policy papers, and reports to inform internal leadership and support decision-making. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including legal, compliance, communications, and executive leadership, to ensure alignment on government relations strategies and messaging. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field is highly desirable. This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in shaping our organization’s public policy agenda and ensuring our voice is heard in the policymaking process.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement government relations strategies and advocacy plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials and agencies.
- Represent the organization at meetings, hearings, and public forums.
- Prepare briefing materials, policy papers, and reports for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align on government relations messaging.
- Analyze the impact of proposed legislation and regulations.
- Coordinate responses to government inquiries and requests.
- Organize and participate in advocacy campaigns and events.
- Track and report on government relations activities and outcomes.
Requirements
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- 2+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or similar role.
- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience preparing policy documents and reports.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Professional demeanor and strong negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with advocacy tools and techniques.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with government agencies or officials?
- Can you describe a successful advocacy campaign you have led or contributed to?
- How do you stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments?
- Describe a time you had to analyze the impact of proposed legislation.
- How do you handle conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment?
- What strategies do you use to build relationships with key stakeholders?
- Have you ever represented an organization at a public hearing or forum?
- What tools or resources do you use for tracking policy changes?
- How do you ensure alignment between internal teams and government relations efforts?
- What motivates you to work in government relations?
