Program Director, Federal Advocacy - National League Of Cities - Washington, D.C.

Program Director Federal Advocacy
National League Of Cities  Washington, D.C.
The National League of Cities is seeking an experienced professional to lead the organization’s advocacy before Congress and the federal agencies on human development policy matters, including employment, education, social services, health, and poverty reduction. Reports to the Director, Federal Advocacy.

Examples of Work

• Develops and implements advocacy strategies to protect and promote the local government role in federal human development policy matters in a manner consistent with NLC National Municipal Policy and organizational objectives.
• Facilitates the development of NLC’s policy positions on relevant issues working through assigned policy committees and in consultation with other NLC groups, including the Board, the Advisory Council, constituency groups, and member councils.
• Works collaboratively with national organizations, the state municipal leagues, and other groups as appropriate to achieve NLC’s advocacy goals in these issue areas.
• Identifies emerging issues and establishes strategies to enhance the understanding of federal policy across the larger membership, the Department, and the organization.
• Monitors status of federal legislation, reviews and drafts legislation, and assesses possible impact of pending legislation on local governments and NLC.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed federal agency regulations and submits comments to agencies on behalf of NLC in response to proposals.
• Prepares congressional testimony for NLC and city officials and may testify before Congress or in other venues on NLC policy positions.
• Prepares articles for NLC’s e-newsletters, blog posts, and other publications, as well as materials for posting on NLC’s website and for use by municipal officials, state league staff, congressional offices, NLC Board of Directors, federal advocacy committees, and other national organizations regarding NLC legislative and regulatory activities.
• Plans and coordinates workshops and general sessions at NLC’s two annual conferences, the City Summit and the Congressional City Conference, on related topics.
• Guides the development of short and long-term policy priorities and goals, and ensures the consistency and quality of committee agendas, materials, education, and guidance
• Acts as a resource to other NLC staff on legislative and regulatory issues and strategies.
• May supervise other staff, including defining goals and priorities and providing leadership and direction.
• Some travel required.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in political science, urban affairs, public administration or related field; master’s or law degree required; minimum eight years progressively responsible relevant work experience, on Capitol Hill or with a public interest association, federal agency, or working for a local government in related areas; extensive experience with federal legislative process; supervisory experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of workings of all levels of government, issues of importance to local governments, workings of public interest associations; ability to analyze and communicate these issues effectively; ability to develop and implement lobbying strategies on a variety of issues; ability to build coalitions; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate an adherence to organizational policies and procedures; ability to be collaborative and provide guidance and assistance to other staff; excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and organizational skills; and the ability to interact effectively with local elected officials, federal agency and Congressional officials and staffs, and all levels of NLC staff.

About National League Of CitiesThe National League of Cities was founded in 1924 and is the country’s oldest, largest and most representative organization serving municipal governments. The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages and towns it represents. We currently have 95 employees dedicated to making cities better.

Policy/Gov Relations - Washington, D.C.

Manager, Policy and Legislation
American Bus Association

Washington, D.C.
EEO Category: Executives
FLSA Status: Exempt

OVERVIEW:
The Manager for Policy and Legislation is directly responsible for the day-to-day execution of ABA’s legislative agenda, supported by the V.P. of Government Affairs & Policy (GAP). The Manager is jointly responsible for developing ABA policy initiatives, establishing policy priorities and developing and executing strategies to achieve policy objectives through the legislative process.

SUPERVISION:
Supervision is received from, and directly reports to, the Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy (GAP).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Policy

• Provide support to the Vice President by providing: research, analysis, and identification of policy opportunities and develop help prepare policy initiatives in support of ABA members and the motorcoach, tour and travel industry.
• Support the development and execution of legislative strategies to achieve policy objectives, using all GAP resources, to manage and achieve both short term and long term policy priorities.
• Engage with, and maintain knowledge of, motorcoach, tour and travel industry, in support of developing and achieving policy objectives.
• Identify resources in support of policy development and execution.
• Prepare briefing materials concerning policy initiatives, for purposes of executing strategy and providing education.
• Collaborate with other GAP functions, identifying opportunities and addressing concerns, to achieve policy priorities
• Assist in developing the Government Affairs and Policy budget.

Legislation

• Assist in the development, execution and management of advocacy efforts with the Federal Legislative Branch.
• To support the overall GAP efforts, develop and maintain relevant relationships with public officials, including elected Members of Congress, Congressional Committees and staff.
• Engage in developing and maintaining relationships with other stakeholders as directed, to build coalitions in support of executing legislative strategies
• Assist in the management and support of ABA contract lobbyists, as appropriate.
• Prepare briefing materials and communications, appropriate to audience, in support of legislative objectives.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other GAP and ABA Communications functions, in support of legislative objectives.
• Draft and review congressional testimony, assist with legislative tracking, and support ABA Congressional interactions, as needed.
• Assist state lobbying campaigns, as needed.
• Assist in developing the BusPAC fundraising strategies and the budget.

APPLICATION
Please submit a resume with a cover letter to the American Bus Association at: resume@buses.org

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred).
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience including direct involvement with Capitol Hill, policy development, lobbying, fundraising and nonprofit management.
• Experience with MS Office suite and membership databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure.
• Demonstrated analytics skills, critical thinking; ability to develop and execute strategies.
• Ability to implement new processes by achieving consensus and acceptance from a variety of individuals.
• Problem solving ability: to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Results orientation: ability to handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines. Project management experience, desired.

About American Bus AssociationThe American Bus Association, the trade association of the intercity bus industry, represents the motorcoach industry's interests in Washington, D.C. It also facilitates relationships between North American motorcoach and tour companies and all related segments of the travel and supplier industries and promotes travel by motorcoach to consumers. ABA represents approximately 950 motorcoach and tour companies in the United States and Canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services (commuter, school, transit). Another 2,300 member organizations represent the travel and tourism industry and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the North American motorcoach industry.

Public Policy/State Regional Government Relations Mgr., Bank of America - Chicago, IL

Public Policy/State Regional Government Relations Mgr - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL, United States

Job number: 1500045399

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Job description

Responsible for managing the company's public policy strategy development and implementation on a regional basis, including education and advocacy with government officials. 

 

The position will be based in Chicago, IL and cover the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. 

 

Manages contract personnel (external lobbyists) as well as trade association and coalition relationships.

 

 Seeks to identify and address legislative and political risks and opportunities impacting our company (and industry).

 

 Establishes and maintains relationships, as appropriate, with public officials. 

 

Works collaboratively with internal partners as well as Public Policy colleagues. 

 

Advises senior management of pending legislation and public policy issues.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Minimum 5(+) years State Government Affairs work
• Experience working as a State Lobbyist
• Knowledge and understanding of state compliance, ethics and reporting laws
• Career experience interfacing with state and local officials (Governors, State Legislators, Mayors, City Councilors and Senior Staff Representatives)
• Proven strong organizational and time management abilities
• Managerial capabilities are essential
• Ability to manage contract lobbyists, trade association relationships and other resources
• Critical thinking, process complex issues, create strategic plans in an accurate and timely manner
• Communication skills. Effective and proven communicator 
• Ability to comfortably and regularly interface with senior state/local officials and senior corporate management
• Team player — comfortable working in a results oriented team environment

Desired Skills:

• Master’s Degree
• Financial services industry work experience working in highly matrix environment 

Posting Date: 07/23/2015 

Location: US-IL-Chicago 

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time 

Full / Part-time: Fulltime 

Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Shift: 1st Shift

- See more at: http://careers.bankofamerica.com/job-detail/1500045399/global/us/public-policy-state-regional-government-relations-mgr-chicago-il#sthash.LYYPC3J8.dpuf