Responsibilities:
Manage various federal, state, and local governmental activities for the company
Review, analyze, and communicate proposed legislation/regulations to appropriate internal and external personnel
Manage contract lobbyists, as needed in various states
Communicate with contract lobbyists, elected officials and their staff members, interest groups and state agencies to convey the company position on issues
Work with field personnel in developing appropriate strategies for specific governmental activities
Manage departmental administrative functions, including SCI's Political Action Committee (SCI/PAC)
Communicate final passage of legislation/regulations to the appropriate personnel
When needed assist various SCI Departments with appropriate responses to inquiries regarding legislative/regulatory issues
Assist in developing grassroots plans for outreach externally and internally including drafting messaging, monitoring results and modifying plans as needed
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree is required; preferable in business, Political Science or Public Relations
Must have a minimum of five-years experience in government affairs and proven corporate experience in implementing and managing proactive legislative and regulatory programs that require effective communication and coordination
Understand multiple state legislative process as well local government
Be able to build and maintain internal and external relationships
Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Able to travel frequently and for extensive periods, and work long and irregular hours
Experience working in corporate government affairs or an association is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
No calls and no agencies, please. All interested candidates must apply on-line for proper consideration.
To apply click here.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 06/28/10
