480 Government Affairs Specialist jobs in the United States

**Join the team that is revolutionizing health care - BayCare Health System**
Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.
**Title:** Government Relations Strategist
**Facility:** BayCare Systems Office (Hybrid)
**This position requires travel to Tallahassee throughout the year
**Responsibilities:**
+ Work to advance and support BayCare Health System's government relations agenda.
+ Responsible for planning, supporting and implementing the government relations agenda under the direction of Director of Government Relations, and the State and Federal Government Relations Managers.
+ Responsible for developing strategy on advocacy.
+ An integral component to the Government Relations Strategist will be to engage in advocacy, primarily at the state level.
+ Be familiar with the levers to pull in Tallahassee in order to influence positive outcomes for BayCare's team members and patients.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential; research and policy analysis skills are also critical, in addition to strong interpersonal skills.
+ Travel to Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee will be required as necessary, as well as travel to BayCare hospitals and other facilities throughout BayCare's four county footprint including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk counties.
**BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:**
+ Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
+ Paid Time Off
+ Tuition Assistance
+ 401K Match and additional yearly contribution
+ Annual performance appraisals and team award bonus
+ Family resources and wellness opportunities
+ Community perks and discounts
**Experience:**
+ Required - 3 years of experience in Government Relations, Legislative and/or Regulatory Process, Advocacy, Public Relations, Health Care Policy or in Public Health.
+ Preference will be given to those with 5 or more years in Government Relations, Legislative and/or Regulatory Process, Advocacy, Public Relations, Health Care Policy, or in Public Health.
**Education:**
+ Required - Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Health, Communications, or Related Field
+ Preferred - Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Health, Communications, or Related Field
**Location:** Clearwater, FL
**Status:** Full Time, Exempt: Yes
**Shift Hours:** 8:00AM - 5:00PM
**Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled**
**Position** Government Relations Strategist
**Location** Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Business and Administrative | Full Time
**Req ID** 104224

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Exempt

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside locally in the greater Yakima, Washington area.
  
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) - preferred
  
• Experience working with elected officials or local/state government -required
  

Position Summary
The Government Relations Analyst is an integral role at MultiCare, working in support of the VP of Public Policy & Advocacy to develop and implement ongoing policy agenda and strategy. In this position you will advance local and state legislative and regulatory advocacy functions, including research and policy analysis and communications with audiences on priority MHS issues. The position must develop strong professional relationships with peers in key external groups such as state associations, public and private health service organizations, community coalitions, and state policymakers to ensure the success of MultiCare's government relations program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report legislative and regulatory issues that have an impact on MultiCare and research public policy issues pertaining to health care and develop abstracts as requested
• Provide research for business unit projects and synthesize information for a variety of audiences.
• Communicate effectively and continually regarding on going legislative efforts, upcoming events, status of priorities and other information that affects the system's goals to the following:
  • Local and state elected officials and staff,
  • State departments, agencies, coalitions and other organizations,
  • MHS individual business units.

• Prepare written materials, including explanations of policy issues, comments on proposed legislation or regulations, newsletter articles, reports to board, web content, blog posts and other materials as needed.
• Present information about policy and legislation to small and large groups in person, by webinars or other electronic means.
• Review, analyze, and identify relevant operational issues that would occur as a result of legislative and regulatory pronouncements and activities of agencies and advisory bodies.
• Representing MHS on external committees and task forces as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, or related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive relevant experience working in health care, public health, or government relations environment

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $79,036.00 - $113,743.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Exempt

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside locally in the greater Yakima, Washington area.

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) - preferred

• Experience working with elected officials or local/state government -required

Position Summary

The Government Relations Analyst is an integral role at MultiCare, working in support of the VP of Public Policy & Advocacy to develop and implement ongoing policy agenda and strategy. In this position you will advance local and state legislative and regulatory advocacy functions, including research and policy analysis and communications with audiences on priority MHS issues. The position must develop strong professional relationships with peers in key external groups such as state associations, public and private health service organizations, community coalitions, and state policymakers to ensure the success of MultiCare's government relations program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report legislative and regulatory issues that have an impact on MultiCare and research public policy issues pertaining to health care and develop abstracts as requested
• Provide research for business unit projects and synthesize information for a variety of audiences.
• Communicate effectively and continually regarding on going legislative efforts, upcoming events, status of priorities and other information that affects the system's goals to the following:
  • Local and state elected officials and staff,
  • State departments, agencies, coalitions and other organizations,
  • MHS individual business units.

• Prepare written materials, including explanations of policy issues, comments on proposed legislation or regulations, newsletter articles, reports to board, web content, blog posts and other materials as needed.
• Present information about policy and legislation to small and large groups in person, by webinars or other electronic means.
• Review, analyze, and identify relevant operational issues that would occur as a result of legislative and regulatory pronouncements and activities of agencies and advisory bodies.
• Representing MHS on external committees and task forces as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, or related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive relevant experience working in health care, public health, or government relations environment

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $79,036.00 - $113,743.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?
Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We've worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.
As a team, we work together to leverage the team's diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.
**Government Relations Specialist**
**Hiring Salary Range: $86,900 - $130,400**
_Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level._
The Government Relations Specialist will Assist the Manager, Government Relations & Grants and Vice President, External Affairs in developing and implementing Dairyland's legislative, policy and regulatory strategies and efforts in the states where Dairyland does business and at the federal level. Serve as a liaison with state electric cooperative associations and Dairyland distribution members on government relations policy priorities and represents Dairyland at policy and political events in support of Dairyland's overall government relations strategy. Support efforts to educate and involve employees, board and member-owners in the political process. Support Dairyland's enterprise-wide effort to be the premier electric G&T in the Mid-continental United States, with an active and profitable energy supply, portfolio management services business line and best-in-class government relations capabilities
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **:**
1. Influence public policy in the best interest of Dairyland and its member-owners. This includes engaging elected officials and other policy makers to support Dairyland's policy preferences through meetings, testifying at hearings, or in writing in support of Dairyland positions. Successful applicants may need to register as a lobbyist in one or more state.
2. Assist the Manager, Government Relations & Grants and Vice President, External Affairs in monitoring current legislative, regulatory, political, technical and public issues for their potential impact on Dairyland or on our distribution cooperatives and their members.
3. Maintain an effective working relationship with state and federal legislators and their staffs and administrative agencies through verbal and written communication, networking, direct visits, capitol visits and industry association events and meetings.
4. As directed by the Manager, Government Relations & Grants, attend events or meetings at Dairyland or other locations to assist in educating and empowering employees, board members and owners to make sound judgments about policies under consideration at all levels of government, and to encourage voluntary involvement in the political system at all levels.
5. As directed by the Manager, Government Relations & Grants, represent Dairyland at meetings of industry groups, cooperative organizations, public policy partners and others discussing issues of importance to our members.
6. As directed by the Manager, Government Relations & Grants, represent the division in internal business working groups determining strategic direction for the cooperative.
7. Assist with key stakeholder outreach and engagement; the development of talking points, committee testimony and other written materials, as requested; and the drafting of policy memorandums and legislative summaries, as well as monitor key committee hearings and legislative activity at the state and federal level.
8. Other duties as assigned.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **:**
**Education & Experience** : Bachelor's degree in a related field required; advanced degree desirable. Minimum of three years of direct experience on/in a state or federal legislative staff, legislative agency, public affairs organization or local, state, or federal agency required. Experience in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois or in Washington, D.C. preferred.
**Skills** : Ability to understand, prioritize and address multiple issues in the same workday. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to speak extemporaneously, summarize information and present it to a general audience. Ability to develop strong relationships through adding value for internal and external audiences. Understanding of political and regulatory procedures and processes, including differences between states.
**Licenses and Certifications** : Valid Driver's license. Will be required to register as a lobbyist with appropriate state or federal agencies.
**Physical Demands** : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**Environmental Demands:** Indoor office setting. Frequent day and overnight travel by auto and common carrier.
**Other Job Characteristics:** Must be able to balance varied interests and positions in a fast-paced, varied, rapidly changing environment. May interact with Dairyland Board, management and staff, as well as distribution cooperative leaders and staff, industry leaders, lawmakers, regulatory personnel and the general public. The highly visible position may require working outside of normal business hours.
We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:
- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
- Life insurance
- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Wellness Program
- New Flexible Work Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- So much more!
Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at .
With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.
At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.
Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
**Description**
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a new Government Relations executive to engage with senior DoD and Space Force officials involved in the development of future Space based capabilities.
Reporting to the Vice President for Space Intelligence and Cyber programs the candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships across the Space Force and selected executive branch offices to facilitate in-depth understanding of US Government needs associated with the development of critical Space-based capabilities. This individual will orchestrate and coordinate high level customer interface in close collaboration with other corporate and sector teams through internal cross-sector and external strategy development and outreach.
The candidate selected for this opportunity will be based out of Falls Church, Virginia, with a primary focus on the Washington DC area with domestic travel as necessary.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
+ Coordinate, integrate, and help shape corporate and sector customer engagements, with a particular focus on multi-domain Space integration. Help craft campaign strategies and facilitate, in close cooperation with sector business development experts, new business opportunities across Northrop's Space portfolio and with a wide range of executive branch customers.
+ Support corporate and sector teams in the design, construction, and execution of customer analysis plans, strategic customer approach plans, and customer contact plans.
+ Provide input for the development of company priority programs.
+ Maintain awareness of significant policy, program, budget, and legislative initiatives affecting corporate goals.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree and at least 14 yrs of relevant experience; Master's and at least 12 yrs, along with significant and recent Space Force/DoD acquisition, or operational experience.
+ Current DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
+ The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company, and also by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a SAP/SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
+ The ability to analyze a broad range of issues and exercise strategic thinking to best influence DoD civilian leadership and military decision-makers.
+ A high level of confidence, integrity, and a hands-on approach to problem solving as well as a professional executive presence for interacting with and influencing DoD decision makers, senior management, and executives internal and external to the company.
+ Some experience with DoD budget, acquisition, and requirements processes.
+ Strong judgment, decision-making skills, flexibility, agility, and political acumen.
+ Unswerving commitment and the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
+ Excellent organizational and verbal and written communications skills, as well as project management, analytical planning, presentation, and human relations skills.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Retired Flag/General Officer or Senior Executive.
Primary Level Salary Range: $235,000.00 - $352,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

**Job Description**
What's a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable. At BAE Systems, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important. We are currently looking for a Director, Government Relations to join the team. The individual will serve as integrated team member of the Government Relations function for development and execution of strategies. The Director, Government Relations will work closely with Government Relations counterparts, sector business leaders, program managers, and business development teams to help devise and implement strategies to meet company goals and objectives, support strategic planning and proposal and pursuit strategies.
Additional responsibilities include:
+ Ensure coordination between headquarters and business sectors, consistent with company and business goals;
+ Generate and sustain enduring relationships with key Congressional committee staff and Members of Congress (especially relevant program/account monitors) and relevant personal office staff;
+ Meeting regularly with sector leadership to collaborate on priorities and provide advice/recommendations on how the Government Relations function can assist with their priorities/objectives;
+ Help devise and implement space and intelligence government relations strategies consistent with the BAE Systems overall strategic business plan, including advocacy documents, letters, and white papers to advance sector initiatives; Offer strategic input to the Integrated Business Planning Process (IBPP) relative to business development strategy, programs and budget;
+ Understand the priorities of executive branch customers as it applies to Congressional and committee areas of interest with the ability to communicate those issues within relevant business areas;
+ Attend/facilitate congressional engagements, including briefings, visits to company facilities and events;
+ Develop an environment that encourages open communication and collaboration among sector leadership and the Government Relations function;
+ Provide the Vice President of Legislative Affairs and sector leadership with timely legislative updates;
+ Coordinate strategies and activities with primes and partners outreach activities;
+ Demonstrate an ability to anticipate, understand, react, shape, and influence Congressional actions that impact the company s interests;
+ Collaborate with, and provide updates to, the Executive Branch team within Government Relations attending functions or events where necessary;
+ Prepare senior leadership for meetings with Members of Congress and key Committee staff;
+ Represent BAE Systems at local and out-of-state political fundraisers, industry, and trade association events;
+ Develop, manage and execute BAE Systems USA Political Action Committee (BAE PAC) objectives in coordination with an integrated government relations team; participate in local and out-of-state BAE PAC fundraising efforts; provide advice on BAE PAC support;
+ Manage and work in partnership with advisory consultants as required;
+ Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule;
+ Perform other duties as necessary.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Bachelor s degree with 12 years of experience;
+ Thorough understanding of the defense and intelligence authorization and appropriations budget process;
+ A strong background and experience working with the defense and intelligence community;
+ Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments with collaboration skills;
+ Ability to understand highly technical aerospace products and services under contract with the Executive Branch; grasp of product offerings with respect to customer needs; ability to understand how Congressional dialogue and actions impact those offerings;
+ Ability to obtain Congressional language and products, and to distill the impacts of those products for the consumption of the sectors;
+ Ability to obtain Executive Branch budgets and glean insights for programs of interests to the sectors;
+ Ability to use various legislative tools effectively, including on-line databases, news services, directories, hearing transcription, etc.;
+ Effective in working with people at all levels of an organization and willing to contribute wherever needed, providing leadership to operational activities as well as senior executives;
+ Ability to navigate conflict in high-stakes engagements with customers, stakeholders, and policymakers; ability to influence the same, in difficult situations; effective written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively with teams of varying skill sets;
+ Travel and local commute between BAE Systems Falls Church campus and other major campuses across the United States will be required. Monthly travel possible for durations of 3 - 5 days;
+ Availability for some early morning and evening hours for work-related functions.
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Security clearance preferred;
+ Degree in Political Science, Public Policy or related field desirable;
+ 10 years experience in legislative affairs at the federal level preferred;
+ Experience working on Capitol Hill for a defense authorizing or appropriating or intelligence-related committee is preferred; relevant industry experience is preferred;
+ Existing relationships with relevant Congressional oversight staff, personal office staff, and Aerospace industry government relations staff are highly desirable.
**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
**Director, Government Relations**
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Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Government Relations Manager/Public Affairs Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll support the development and implementation of engagement plans that result in favorable policy and infrastructure project outcomes in the Los Angeles County, as well as other areas as assigned, to help safely deliver reliable, clean and affordable electricity. Core responsibilities include growing and maintaining relationships as well as building consensus with key stakeholders, including government officials/associations, community leaders, and business associations/coalitions. The Advisor works closely with internal teams to understand policy priorities and key infrastructure projects. They collaborate on educating stakeholders, gathering feedback from customers, explaining complex internal processes, mitigating reputation/brand risks, developing advocacy messages and government relations approaches to drive favorable outcomes. The Advisor provides support in an assigned role for the Organizational Unit (OU) and company emergency response, resiliency, and Incident Management Team (IMT) activations. After hours, night and weekend duty rotation may be required. The Advisor also develops and tracks performance metrics.
As an Advisor, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
**Responsibilities**
+ Engages with a broader set of officials and maintains existing relationships; leads smaller strategic relationship building projects focusing on select SCE initiatives
+ Proposes and shapes the content and topics of discussion, ensuring relevance to business activities; engages directly with government officials at gatherings
+ Prepares and proofreads correspondence, forms and other documents, and coordinates the communication of information from the Government Affairs office to internal stakeholders interested in topics related to strategic initiatives, agency actions, and legislative proposals
+ Manages sections or specific aspects of the reports; reviews data for accuracy ensuring all report criteria are met, and verifies that the reports adhere to the guidelines set by LDA and FEC
+ Drafts and delivers reports for the corporate office as well as briefing notes for senior management to outline issues that may impact the company's operations and project developments
+ Develops multiple pieces of policy content ensuring coherence and consistency; engages with internal and external stakeholders to refine content
+ Implements and acts on opportunities to streamline administrative processes associated with managing the office
+ Supports outreach to industry lobbying coalitions on priority issues
+ A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Seven or more years of experience working in public affairs, government relations, or community relations.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree or higher in Political Science, Business, Public Administration or related field.
+ Experience in helping to manage candidate, ballot measure and/or issue advocacy campaigns.
+ Experience leading infrastructure and public involvement activities.
+ Experience working closely with the Los Angeles County local governments.
+ Experience working in the energy industry.
+ Effective decision making, results delivery, and team building.
+ Strong strategic, analytical, and planning skills.
+ Excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills with the ability to effectively interface and collaborate with partners.
+ Ability to analyze, summarize and recommend ideas and concepts to senior management in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
+ Strong ethics, people skills, and the ability to engage in continuous learning.
+ Ability to handle and support multiple projects concurrently.
Additional Information
+ This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
+ Visit our Candidate Resource ( page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
+ A writing sample may be required as part of the interview process.
+ Position will require up to 30% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
+ Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at ( .

**Overview**
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
We are currently hiring for a **State Government Relations Director in Iowa.**
The State Government Relations Director is responsible for serving as the primary representative of the Association to the assigned state legislature and relevant state agencies to generate awareness and support for the Association's public policy agenda. They strategically coordinate and supervise efforts to foster the state public policy priorities of the Association. They are responsible for working with Association staff, volunteers, coalitions and partner organizations to build support for Association policy issues and to integrate advocacy messaging into relevant Association programs and events. They are responsible for developing and advancing a local policy agenda in Des Moines, Iowa and other communities.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
**Responsibilities**
+ Meets one-on-one with members of the state legislature, their staff, and other state government officials to gain support for the American Heart Association's advocacy issues.
+ Monitors and engages on state-level legislative and regulatory issues of concern to the Association and apprises appropriate Association volunteers and staff of emerging advocacy issues and local ordinances.
+ Provides policy research, development of support materials, recruitment of spokespersons, preparation of testimony, and other activities as needed to advance the Association's legislative agenda.
+ Participates in coalition-building efforts and collaborative partnerships to leverage opportunities that advance the Association's advocacy issues.
+ Recruits membership for and provides staff support to volunteer state advocacy committee(s). Collaborates with the committee to develop an annual state legislative agenda.
+ Provides strategic direction on statewide grassroots and key contact, recruitment, retention, and mobilization efforts. Provides strategic direction and support materials for state lobby days and/or local in-district meetings.
+ Collaborates with communications staff partners on development and timing of media advocacy efforts.
+ Prepares required reporting information, including local, state, and/or federal lobbying reports and other reporting as vital.
+ Provides advocacy presentations and training opportunities to volunteers and staff as needed.
+ Attends and participates in relevant Association meetings throughout the year, including national and regional staff training, regional and state-level meetings with staff partners, and metro board meetings.
+ Responsible for developing and driving the American Heart Association's state and local policy agenda
+ Responsible for meeting with local elected officials to build support for our local policy agenda.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, related field, or equivalent work experience
+ Three (3) years of experience and success in legislative and regulatory lobbying
+ Three (3) years of proven experience building and managing issue advocacy coalition(s)
+ Three (3) years of experience developing and implementing grassroots and media advocacy tactics
+ Outstanding oral and written communication skills
+ Policy analysis and technical (legislative and regulatory) writing skills
+ Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, sophisticated projects in varying stages of development under time constraints
+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic planning, budgeting, and managing work
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Knowledge of voluntary health organizations or nonprofit organizations
+ Experience working in health care policy
+ Experience in volunteer management
+ Understanding and appreciation for the use of technology and information systems
**Compensation & Benefits**
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
+ **Compensation** - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
+ **Performance and Recognition** - You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; based on type of position
+ **Benefits** - We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
+ **Professional Development -** You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
+ **Work-Life Harmonization -** The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
+ **Tuition Assistance** - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
**At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.**
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**Default: Location : Location** _US-IA-West Des Moines_
**Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(8/20/2025 3:18 PM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2025-16275_
**_Job Category_** _Advocacy_
**_Position Type_** _Full Time_