American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
Director, Government Relations
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
This role will manage all areas of the association’s congressional advocacy and political action committee (PAC) administration, in coordination with senior government affairs team members.
This Washington, D.C.-based role will engage in advocacy with congressional offices, report on all relevant congressional hearings, markups, and other relevant industry-sponsored events; work with team members in strategic planning for political and grassroots events; support PAC fundraising activities; complete lobbying disclosure filings; track and analyze federal legislation; and act as point person in other special projects as needed.
The government relations director should demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including project execution, and oversee significant day-to-day activities in the government relations department.
Interested applicants should send resume and writing sample to governmentaffairs@artba.org.
Responsibilities include Advocacy on behalf of the U.S. Transportation Construction Industry
Directly interface with members of Congress and their staffs to advocate on legislative issues that may impact the U.S. transportation construction industry.
Represent association at congressional events, fundraisers and other activities.
Manage advocacy outreach strategy including communicating with congressional offices and responding to incoming information requests from congressional offices, other government organizations and regulatory bodies.
Work with senior vice president of congressional relations to manage coalition engagement, including planning, strategizing, and coordinating lobbying activities.
Monitor and track federal legislation and proactively report on hearings and issues/industry developments that may impact the U.S. transportation construction industry to ARTBA members and staff.
Develop and execute an advocacy meeting plan for association senior leaders with members of Congress and/or their senior staff, preparing background materials, as needed.
Oversee the Management and Administration of Political Action Committee
Manage PAC functions, including administration of PAC database, receipts, and disbursements.
Fulfill required federal reporting compliance for government relations department, including all filings related to the Federal Election Campaign Act and the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Manage and attend PAC events.
Qualifications & Experience
Extensive knowledge of congressional operations and experience interacting with congressional offices and committees;
Expertise on issues relating to transportation, environment, infrastructure or appropriations preferred.
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Must exercise good judgment, use of discretion and work effectively under pressure in a self-directed manner within a collaborative team-oriented environment.
Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and see them through to completion and in a deadline-oriented environment.
Technical Skills & Background
Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Workday and PowerPoint
Experience with Quorum PAC administration platform and grassroots software programs
Education & Training
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, Communications, or related field of study.
7 years of relevant work experience.
Experience on Capitol Hill, federal agency or trade association preferred.
Work Environment & Benefits The association’s organizational values focus on positive, “can do” attitudes, integrity, work-life balance, teamwork and collaboration, all while contributing to an organization whose members help improve the U.S. economy, culture and quality of life.
Benefits include 401k and opportunity for additional duties and advancement based on annual performance. Position is based in Washington, D.C. No relocation services available.
Expected compensation range : $130,000-$180,000.
Salary commensurate with experience.
About ARTBA Based in the Nation’s Capital, ARTBA brings together all facets of the transportation construction industry to responsibly advocate for increased infrastructure investment. The association’s members designed, built and continue to manage the Interstates and the nation’s intermodal surface transportation network. Learn more: www.artba.org.
ARTBA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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This Washington, D.C.-based role will engage in advocacy with congressional offices, report on all relevant congressional hearings, markups, and other relevant industry-sponsored events; work with team members in strategic planning for political and grassroots events; support PAC fundraising activities; complete lobbying disclosure filings; track and analyze federal legislation; and act as point person in other special projects as needed.
The government relations director should demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including project execution, and oversee significant day-to-day activities in the government relations department.
Interested applicants should send resume and writing sample to governmentaffairs@artba.org.
Responsibilities include Advocacy on behalf of the U.S. Transportation Construction Industry
Directly interface with members of Congress and their staffs to advocate on legislative issues that may impact the U.S. transportation construction industry.
Represent association at congressional events, fundraisers and other activities.
Manage advocacy outreach strategy including communicating with congressional offices and responding to incoming information requests from congressional offices, other government organizations and regulatory bodies.
Work with senior vice president of congressional relations to manage coalition engagement, including planning, strategizing, and coordinating lobbying activities.
Monitor and track federal legislation and proactively report on hearings and issues/industry developments that may impact the U.S. transportation construction industry to ARTBA members and staff.
Develop and execute an advocacy meeting plan for association senior leaders with members of Congress and/or their senior staff, preparing background materials, as needed.
Oversee the Management and Administration of Political Action Committee
Manage PAC functions, including administration of PAC database, receipts, and disbursements.
Fulfill required federal reporting compliance for government relations department, including all filings related to the Federal Election Campaign Act and the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Manage and attend PAC events.
Qualifications & Experience
Extensive knowledge of congressional operations and experience interacting with congressional offices and committees;
Expertise on issues relating to transportation, environment, infrastructure or appropriations preferred.
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Must exercise good judgment, use of discretion and work effectively under pressure in a self-directed manner within a collaborative team-oriented environment.
Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and see them through to completion and in a deadline-oriented environment.
Technical Skills & Background
Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Workday and PowerPoint
Experience with Quorum PAC administration platform and grassroots software programs
Education & Training
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, Communications, or related field of study.
7 years of relevant work experience.
Experience on Capitol Hill, federal agency or trade association preferred.
Work Environment & Benefits The association’s organizational values focus on positive, “can do” attitudes, integrity, work-life balance, teamwork and collaboration, all while contributing to an organization whose members help improve the U.S. economy, culture and quality of life.
Benefits include 401k and opportunity for additional duties and advancement based on annual performance. Position is based in Washington, D.C. No relocation services available.
Expected compensation range : $130,000-$180,000.
Salary commensurate with experience.
About ARTBA Based in the Nation’s Capital, ARTBA brings together all facets of the transportation construction industry to responsibly advocate for increased infrastructure investment. The association’s members designed, built and continue to manage the Interstates and the nation’s intermodal surface transportation network. Learn more: www.artba.org.
ARTBA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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