Title: Director, Government Affairs Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Reston, VA Report To: CEO Join our dynamic and growing team and engage yourself in an environment where your ideas are valued, collaboration is key, and success knows no bounds. Ready to unleash your potential? Apply now and become part of our innovative journey. JOB DUTIES:
- Develop, maintain and advance key long-standing relationships on behalf of organization with numerous local, state, and federal government officials, universities, institutions, and utility providers.
- Schedule meetings between government officials and key company team members.
- Evaluate chances of gaining approvals for land use rezonings for Real Estate development projects.
- Evaluate chances of gaining political approvals for public private partnership proposals.
- Evaluate business opportunities and legislative critical path and associated schedule for obtaining approvals.
- Coordinate with land use attorneys and other Consultants to strategize and review technical aspects of filings, submissions, and proposals.
- Identify infrastructure and real estate needs for different governments agencies.
- Identify and participate in key associations to establish and advance relationships.
- Source key consultant, strategy, policy and lobbying vendors to advance and expedite initiatives.
- Source and work with attorney's to ensure program compliance at all times.
- Identify and create opportunities with local governments for our organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At minimum bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Certifications or demonstrable understanding of methods and frameworks used in Lean continuous improvement
- Minimum of 5 years prior job-related experience, or equivalent combination.
- Experience in identifying critical path and strategy to gaining legislative approvals.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Understanding of lobbying laws and regulations.
- Strategic and intentional.
COMPENSATION:
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave