AECOM
Director of State & Local Government Relations - Hybrid (Washington, DC)
AECOM, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Director of State & Local Government Relations – Hybrid (Washington, DC)
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Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
Manage AECOM’s state and local government affairs efforts across the United States.
Coordinate with U.S. regions to align strategic growth goals with the company’s geopolitical efforts. Serve as the connection point among AECOM leadership for state & local government affairs activity.
Drive business growth in AECOM’s top states and metro areas through sustained engagement with elected and appointed officials.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with governors, staff and state agencies in key states.
Support the development of AECOM leadership team’s relationships and engagement with local elected officials in key metro areas.
Drive cross‑business line coordination of state and local government affairs to ensure a coherent, strategic message is delivered consistently to policymakers.
Engage regularly with regional executives, strategy and growth leads and regional business line leaders to manage the state and local GR plans and strategy and align resources to support.
Partner with internal advocate managers to manage AECOM’s local advocates ensuring accountability for each advocate and collaborate across the region to deliver the best ROI from our advocate teams.
Understand the geopolitical situation in each major state and major metro area, including key relationships, policymaker priorities, and potential risks to the business.
Collaborate with metro leadership in major market areas to align GR priorities and resource needs.
Support the regional executives with resourcing decisions for geopolitical efforts and GR‑adjacent activities such as conferences, sponsorships, and contributions.
Focus on largest states and Metro+ cities to grow business but also look for organic business opportunities in places where AECOM’s footprint is smaller or non‑existent.
Manage AECOM participation in state and local organizations.
Engage directly on major pursuits and projects at the state and local level.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS plus at least 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including at least 4 years of leadership experience.
Previous experience with state or local government relations or affairs.
Ability to travel, approximately 20%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within a similarly large, complex organization.
Experience managing government affairs in multiple U.S. states or a U.S. region.
Background in transportation and infrastructure policy.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.
Compensation The range for this position is $175,000 to $230,000.
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
Manage AECOM’s state and local government affairs efforts across the United States.
Coordinate with U.S. regions to align strategic growth goals with the company’s geopolitical efforts. Serve as the connection point among AECOM leadership for state & local government affairs activity.
Drive business growth in AECOM’s top states and metro areas through sustained engagement with elected and appointed officials.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with governors, staff and state agencies in key states.
Support the development of AECOM leadership team’s relationships and engagement with local elected officials in key metro areas.
Drive cross‑business line coordination of state and local government affairs to ensure a coherent, strategic message is delivered consistently to policymakers.
Engage regularly with regional executives, strategy and growth leads and regional business line leaders to manage the state and local GR plans and strategy and align resources to support.
Partner with internal advocate managers to manage AECOM’s local advocates ensuring accountability for each advocate and collaborate across the region to deliver the best ROI from our advocate teams.
Understand the geopolitical situation in each major state and major metro area, including key relationships, policymaker priorities, and potential risks to the business.
Collaborate with metro leadership in major market areas to align GR priorities and resource needs.
Support the regional executives with resourcing decisions for geopolitical efforts and GR‑adjacent activities such as conferences, sponsorships, and contributions.
Focus on largest states and Metro+ cities to grow business but also look for organic business opportunities in places where AECOM’s footprint is smaller or non‑existent.
Manage AECOM participation in state and local organizations.
Engage directly on major pursuits and projects at the state and local level.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS plus at least 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including at least 4 years of leadership experience.
Previous experience with state or local government relations or affairs.
Ability to travel, approximately 20%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within a similarly large, complex organization.
Experience managing government affairs in multiple U.S. states or a U.S. region.
Background in transportation and infrastructure policy.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.
Compensation The range for this position is $175,000 to $230,000.
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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