Government Affairs Manager

Government Affairs Manager

Pac/West Strategies is now accepting applications for a Government Affairs Manager. This is an in-person position in Denver, Colorado.

Our firm serves a diverse array of clients, providing support in government affairs, campaign management, and strategic communications projects at the federal, state, and local levels. Qualified candidates will have a foundational knowledge of the political and broader public relations landscape, with experience and extensive knowledge of government processes at the state and federal level. Our projects require driven, detail-oriented individuals with a passion for public policy and communication efforts. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a foundational knowledge and skillset in government affairs and communication efforts within this role.

JOB DETAILS

·        Manage or support government affairs and communication project operations for private companies, nonprofits, and other organizations.

·        Manage or support daily operations for statewide ballot measure and issue campaigns.

·        Effectively coordinate with third party vendors to facilitate operations for clients.

·        Support government affairs projects and senior management in a variety of policy areas including but not limited to wildlife management, energy, and infrastructure.

·        Oversee and assist tracking and reporting processes on legislative, regulatory, and ballot measure developments in select jurisdictions.

·        Prepare correspondence and communications materials for clients including legislative analysis, regulatory overviews, outreach materials, etc.

·        Serve as the main point of contact for clients and vendors assigned as project lead.

·        Coordinate with project lead and/or support staff to carry out action items on behalf of clients.

·        Research and analyze new policy developments to support strategic decision-making efforts.

·        Develop political and government affairs strategies, as well as necessary materials to inform client strategy and objectives.

·        Facilitate a successful line of communication between multiple entities including federal, state, and local governments.

·        Demonstrate effective communication skills to proactively update team members on client activity and strategy.

·        Support the training of new employees in the firm’s Government Affairs department, in collaboration with senior management.

·        Assist with business development and administrative duties of the firm as assigned.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

·        Ability to navigate complex policy and communication challenges and propose and execute client solutions.

·        Demonstrate proactive client management and communication skills by anticipating future client needs.

·        Strong understanding of policy and politics at the federal, state, and local levels.

·        Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

·        Self-starter that is highly organized, detail-oriented, and willing to ask questions as needed.

·        Possess the ability to initiate projects, multi-task, and operate on quick turnarounds with limited instruction.

·        Interpersonal skills that enable collaborative working relationships with fellow employees and demonstrate the ability to follow through on projects in a timely manner.

·        Ability to develop relationships with key decision makers at the local, state, and federal level.

·        Able to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments as needed.

·        Confident personality and comfortable working in high-energy, high-pressure, and quick-turnaround situations.

·        Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Qualified candidates should have an interest and familiarity with these areas:

·       Federal, state, and local government.

·        Political activity at the state and federal level.

·        Political campaigns (issue or candidate).

·        Educational campaigns and strategic communications.

·        Energy, agriculture & natural resources policy issues.

·        Transportation and infrastructure policy issues.

·        Public relations, stakeholder relations, and outreach strategy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·        3-5 years of professional experience in government affairs, campaign operations, strategic communications, or adjacent field is preferred.

·        Bachelor’s degree in political science, government, international relations, or related field.

·        Working knowledge of the federal and state political systems.

·        Maintain professional confidentiality standards when working with clients and vendors.

·        Some evenings/weekend work as well as overnight travel will be required.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pac/West Strategies offers medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) Plan, paid time off, paid holidays and an energetic, collaborative, fast-paced work environment that challenges our employees to think for themselves, rise to the occasion, and excel in all assignments.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year.