Government Affairs Advisor III

City of Maypearl; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CapMetro in Austin, TX is seeking a Government Affairs Advisor III to lead a complex policy program. You will work with the Director and VP of Government Affairs, coordinating policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and legislative advocacy.

You will build relationships with elected officials, regulators, boards, and industry partners, represent CapMetro at meetings, and help disseminate policy updates and public information. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Government, Planning, Public Relations, or related field; related experience may substitute for up to four 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex government affairs program portfolio in coordination with the Director and Vice President of Government Affairs.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and public/private partners.
• Represent CapMetro at governmental meetings and briefings, and disseminate policy updates and public information.
• Support legislative advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and media/public affairs initiatives.
• Collaborate on events and internal/external coordination related to government affairs.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Research & interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Policy development

Customer service

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Government Affairs Advisor III reports directly to the Director, Government Affairs. This position will focus primarily on leading a complex government affairs program portfolio in coordination with the Director and Vice President of Government Affairs. This will include but is not limited to policy monitoring, establishing relationships on behalf of CapMetro, and supporting both internal/external coordination and stakeholder engagement. This role will play a key part in building and maintaining relationships with elected officials and their staff, regulatory agencies, intergovernmental peer organization C-suite leadership, industry trade associations, and other public- and private-sector partners. This position represents CapMetro at governmental meetings and briefings, facilitates the dissemination of policy updates and public information, and contributes to the agency’s efforts related to special events, legislative advocacy, and media or public affairs initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses 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.
• Pay attention to detail, focus on strategic priorities, and be 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.