WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Director, Government Affairs-Federal and State reports directly to the Vice President, Government Affairs. This position serves as the CapMetro/ principal government affairs representative on federal and state issues and  is responsible for developing and delivering complex federal and state government affairs and communications strategy, to include serving as a liaison to public officials and entities, representing CapMetro programs and services at public/government meetings, dissemination of public information, public relations, communications, management of internal and stakeholder communications, provide strategic input for special events and media/public relations efforts.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Relations, Government Affairs, Political Science or related field.  Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years. 
• Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience managing a program of government relations, which includes working with federal and state legislatures, legislative staff, and county/city and regional governments.
• Experience in the areas of planning, research, program development and budgeting required. 
• A background in transportation services is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of government relations principles, practices, and research and planning techniques.
• Working knowledge of government relations laws, regulations and legislative processes governing transportation policies and funding sources.
• Knowledge of local/regional/state media, community leaders, governmental bodies and elected officials. Demonstrated ability to work at a very high executive level with confidence to effectively lead superiors and peers and to enlist the contributions of those who are not direct reports in accomplishing Authority wide goals
• Excellent strategic and organizational skills.
• Ability and experience in establishing relationships with elected officials and respective staff at the state and local levels
• Skill in verbal communications such as making public presentations or speaking to the media.
• Ability to research and quickly synthesize information, present it creatively, and in a variety of formats and mediums to target audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive, confidential and complex government and community relations issues.
• Ability to work quickly under deadline pressure.
• Ability to work after hours and on call.
• Ability to work independently and establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, media and CapMetro staff.
• Technical proficiency with computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word Suite and Microsoft PowerPoint.