Government Affairs and Funding Coordinator

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking a Government Affairs and Funding Coordinator to join their Business Development team in the Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; or Davenport, IA office. This is not a remote position.

• Aviation
• Surface Transportation
• Water Resources
• Building & Site Services

As Government Affairs and Funding Coordinator, you will track day-to-day developments on major policies impacting a wide range of infrastructure programs. You will support funding and financing efforts ranging from Main Street improvements to billion-dollar water systems. Under the mentorship of our team, you will continue to hone your writing skills for different audiences and develop expertise in different areas of infrastructure policy and politics.

What you will do:

With support, coaching, and direction from CMT’s Government Affairs Manager and technical leaders, you will serve the firm in the following capacities:

• Tracking and analyzing legislation and regulations at the state and federal levels.
• Following infrastructure and economic development funding programs across several states.
• Summarizing and communicating policy changes and trends to CMT staff and clients.
• Contributing to grant applications for priority projects across CMT’s aviation, building and sites, surface transportation, and water resources practices.
• Engaging with decisionmakers and industry peers regarding infrastructure funding programs and issues facing the engineering industry.
• Maintaining databases of federal, state, and local elected officials and candidates.

Here is what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in political science, communications, urban planning, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Previous work or internship experience in government affairs, planning, campaigns/organizing, or development preferred.
• Strong knowledge of public policy, politics, and American government.
• Interest in improving our nation’s infrastructure, including aviation, water and wastewater, rail, and surface transportation.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to track many issues over time.

Elevating infrastructure, together.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a civil infrastructure professional services firm working with clients and their communities to shape the future, together. Our mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients’ needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for employees. Our dedicated team of engineers, planners, scientists, and consultants work together with clients and their communities to plan, advance, deliver, and manage civil infrastructure.

At CMT, we are looking for individuals who come to us with varied perspectives, backgrounds and worldviews.

Benefits at CMT

CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development. To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals.

The expected compensation range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (EEO) POLICY
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with CMT who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact CMT’s Human Resources Department at kallen@cmtengr.com to request assistance. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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