Director, State Legislative Affairs

CTIA; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 164.000 - 184.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CTIA, a leading trade association for the wireless industry, seeks a Director of State Legislative Affairs to work with the External and State Affairs team on developing and coordinating policy initiatives. This role involves representing the association before policymakers and testifying on key state issues.

The position requires a four-year degree, strong public speaking skills, and frequent travel to multiple states.

Qualifikationen

• A four-year degree is required; telecom policy experience preferred.
• Strong public speaking and written communications skills.
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes affecting wireless policy.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Aufgaben

• Develop and coordinate department programs addressing legislation impacting wireless.
• Represent CTIA at public policy conferences and meetings with policymakers.
• Testify before state legislative committees.
• Build relationships with state lawmakers to address issues.
• Travel frequently to represent the association.
• Manage department projects and coordinate with outside consultants.
• Lead state liaisons and ensure updates across the team.
• Assist Senior VP in budget management.

Kenntnisse

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Strategic thinking

Diplomacy

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Director, State Legislative Affairs

Department: External and State Affairs

Reports to: Senior Vice President, External and State Affairs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $164,000 - $184,000

Summary:

The Director, State Legislative Affairs works closely with the ESA Senior Vice President in the development and coordination of the department's initiatives and programs to address legislation impacting the wireless industry. This position requires substantial active participation in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, projects and initiatives.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Work with the ESA leadership in the development and implementation of department programs and initiatives
• Represent the association at appropriate public policy group conferences and meetings with policymakers, including presentations before state and local government officials
• Testify before legislative committees, including state government entities as appropriate
• Develop relationships with policymakers, including state legislators, to address legislative issues impacting the association and its members
• Significant travel required to represent the association and its members before policymakers
• Work closely with member companies developing industry policies regarding legislation; coordinate the work of outside consultants; and manage department projects and work product
• Be the lead point-of-contact for specific states, as assigned, and ensure that your colleagues are promptly updated on all developments in those states.
• Manage state lobbyists to ensure they are advancing the association’s goals
• Work closely with the Senior Vice President to actively manage projects within budget

Supervisory responsibilities: N/A

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer service - responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments

Interpersonal skills - maintains confidentiality

Written communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information

Public speaking – delivers fact-based advocacy

Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit

Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment

Planning/organizing - prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently

Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position

Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Attendance/punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time

Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with legislative and political processes
• Strong public speaking skills
• Ability to think strategically and execute work plans
• Familiarity with key legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting the wireless industry
• Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work with large, dynamic groups representing association membership
• Motivated, hardworking, frequent travel and long hours

Word processing skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products required.

Education and/or experience:

A four-year degree is required and professional experience in telecom policy preferred.

Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills.May be required to attend meetings and other events, both in and out of the office, as the demands of the job require.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require overtime. Candidate must be flexible to work overtime if needed.

Location:

CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in its Washington, DC office.

CTIA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; long‑term and short‑term disability coverage; life insurance; Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs; a 401(k) plan with employer match; commuter and transit benefits; as well as paid vacation, sick time and federal holidays.

CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.