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About the Role

The Government Affairs Advisor III leads a complex government affairs program portfolio, focusing on policy monitoring, relationship building with elected officials and stakeholders, and representing CapMetro at governmental meetings and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Represent CapMetro in interactions with elected officials and agencies, advocating for policies that support the agency’s strategic goals.
• Lead and align government affairs initiatives across the agency, including managing consultants and identifying opportunities to influence policy.
• Draft and manage Letters of Support (LOS) and ensure all communications and efforts reflect CapMetro’s priorities and objectives.
• Represent CapMetro at legislative hearings, briefings, stakeholder sessions, and official events, providing subject-matter expertise and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and deliver briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders, support media relations and crisis communications.
• Serve as a liaison with elected officials and government entities, managing responses to inquiries and maintaining proactive relationships.
• Track and analyze policy developments, provide regular updates to leadership, and produce written communications including policy analyses and strategic recommendations.
• Organize and represent CapMetro at special events and outreach activities, deliver presentations and engage with stakeholder groups.
• Develop targeted outreach strategies to connect with impacted communities and support internal departments with stakeholder relations and government affairs.
• Maintain contact and distribution databases and assist with communications related to grants and agency initiatives.
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Government, Planning, Public Relations, or related field. Related experience may substitute for educational requirements on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in legislative research, planning, and/or analysis.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office Applications, databases, and other software.
• Incumbent must be able to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use and horizontally.
• Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
• Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned work location is an essential function.

Skills

• Solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• Advanced skills in research, evaluation, and interpretation of complex information.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees, media representatives, the CapMetro Board of Directors, the public and all parties, both inside and outside of CapMetro.
• Analytical and creative experience to find solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, able to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, work calmly under tight deadlines, organize time effectively, and identify resources for projects.
• Attention to detail, focus on strategic priorities, and initiative-taking.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of policy development, methodologies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service, customer relations, problem solving, and utilizing tools for use in conflict management.
• Working knowledge of transportation principles and methods for moving people and goods.
• Effective planning and strategic management skills.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in legislative research, planning, and/or analysis.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Government, Planning, Public Relations, or related field.

About the Company

• CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

Equal Opportunity

• We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.