Government Affairs Manager

State Government Affairs ManagerFull TimeWashington, DC / hybrid (1-2x days per week in office)$75-80kPosition SummaryThe State Government Affairs Manager leads efforts to identify, report, and prepare chapter affiliates for action on state legislative and regulatory trends that have potential to advance planning efforts or disrupt local and regional planning. Finding opportunities to showcase the unique contributions and value of planners and planning, elevate the voice of planning with key decision makers and influencers, and build relationships with stakeholders in state level policy and advocacy positions is a key component of this role.Critical OutcomesEngagement and influence on state-level policy issues is being demonstrated through timely state-focused content solutions for the planning practitioner audience that aligns with and advances strategic initiatives.A culture of learning, sharing, and relationship building with affiliate policy and advocacy leaders provides a steady stream of customer insights into the perception of planning in state political environments.Local member networks are effectively leveraged to identify unmet customer needs and opportunities for client to meet those needs in pursuit of its strategic goals.Leaders are empowered to secure positive legislative outcomes through technical assistance, training and capacity building, and guidance on strategy and tactical decisions.Core ResponsibilitiesIdentify and synthesize trends on state legislative, executive, and regulatory actions for priority planning issues.Develop content on key trends in state legislation and regulation based on issue identification and analysis; issue focus is on planning issues, land use, and community development.Manage the network of chapter legislative liaisons and lead training opportunities, including annual State Legislative Summit.Collect qualitative and quantitative data about customers through connections to state policy and advocacy networks and chapter policy development.Lead strategy development and provide technical assistance to chapters developing and enhancing their chapter legislative programs in a manner that aligns with and efficiently advances strategic goals.Work with colleagues in multiple departments in the development of solutions, services and activities for customers related to state legislative and policy issues, including education and training, publications, digital projects and other content solutions.Provide staff support on state legislative and regulatory issues to key leadership groups, including the Legislative and Policy Committee.Cultivate and maintain partnerships with state policy professionals working in allied organizations and support the development of coalitions to advance and state-level legislative and policy priorities.Collaborate on the training and development of the grassroots program and related member engagement activities.Collaborate with the public affairs team in the development of policies, priorities and overall advocacy strategy.Assist in the implementation of organizational strategic initiatives and key government affairs, policy and advocacy program strategies.Participate, as appropriate, in interdepartmental teams to advance organizational goals and objectives.Conduct briefings and training sessions for targeted events and conferences related to state planning-related policy and advocacy.Potential for 10% domestic travelCore RequirementsEffective speaker and writer in varied settings for diverse audiences, particularly community planners and allied partners.High level of emotional intelligence, flexibility, and excellent people skills.Strong understanding of state legislative and executive branches and related legislative process.Demonstrated success with trade or membership association advocacy and/or policy communications.A resourceful self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who is excited to develop and advance public affairs program.

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