Government Affairs Specialist

Spectrum; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 97 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Spectrum in the United States is seeking a Government Affairs Specialist to support state and local policy priorities. You will help manage calendars, travel, and budgets, while coordinating events and communications for the State Government Affairs team.

The role requires political/government experience, strong writing and speaking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Expect periodic travel and cross-functional collaboration to advance policy goals.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in political/government affairs or public policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Support efforts to simplify and enhance customer experience.
• Coordinate calendars, travel, and expense reports for SVP and executives.
• Handle vendor setup and payments and maintain org charts.
• Maintain distribution lists and track national calls and notes.
• Attend regional calls, prepare meeting notes, and distribute to the team.
• Assist with monthly budget preparation and event organization.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and manage project coordination.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Clear communicator

Campaign finance knowledge

Budget management

Team player

Prioritization

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Driver's license

Detail-oriented

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Ferramentas

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Outlook

OneDrive

Notes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Charter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 45 states. Through its Spectrum brand, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services, including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Charter’s commitment to serving customers and exceeding their expectations is the bedrock of its business strategy and the philosophy that guides its over 100,000 employees.

Charter’s State Government Affairs team is tasked with achieving the company’s franchising, legislative and regulatory goals on a state and local level. They are seeking a bright, determined, and committed Government Affairs Specialist to join the team to assist in driving Charter’s policy priorities.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

• Scheduling, travel arrangements, manage expense reports for SVP and other executives

• Vendor setup and vendor payments

• Maintain SGA Organizational Charts

  o Including working with HR to get new hire information to ensure org charts remain current

• Maintain and update SGA Outlook distribution lists to ensure DLs remain current

• Manage national third-party calls and maintain national third-party calendar

  o Compile and distribute call notes to team

• Attend Region bi-weekly calls, compile call notes, and distribute to team

• Assist SVP with monthly GA team birthday and work anniversary email messages

• Assist with preparation and tracking annual department budget

• Assist in brainstorming and creating SharePoint processes for SGA team

• Assist with event organization including annual/bi-annual team meetings and guest events including:

  o Logistics (planning event flow, scheduling activities, managing transportation, and coordinating setup and breakdown)

  o Managing budget (creating and adhering to a detailed budget, including vendor costs, catering, rentals, and other expenses)

  o Coordinating logistics (identifying and contracting with vendors like caterers, photographers, entertainment, and decorations)

  o Creating event timelines and event presentations

  o Managing guest list (creating and managing guest lists, sending invitations, tracking RSVPs, and handling dietary restrictions)

  o Assist with event setup (overseeing all aspects of the event on the day, addressing any issues, and ensuring everything runs smoothly)

• Analyze, monitor, and track BEAD activity, political contributions, franchise renewals, 626 letters/proof of delivery, and PEG requests

• Prepare recurring monthly status reports related to 626 letters/proofs of delivery, PEG Requests, political contributions, and franchise renewals

• With SGA Franchising Team conduct monthly audits and analyze results for:

  o Franchise Renewals/Extensions

  o Franchise Fee audits

  o Timely submission of franchise fee checklists

  o 626 windows

  -Updating 626 windows

  - Collecting and saving 626 letters and proofs of delivery

  o PEG Requests

  -Work with GA team to ensure PEG Requests are being timely worked to completion

• Research Data Management (RDM) input related to:

  o Franchise renewals/extensions

  o 626 windows

  o Community Unit ID cleanup

• Assist Sr. Director, Legislation & Ethics, to ensure timely filing of lobbying reports

• Assist with franchise activities including:

  o Timely execution of franchise renewals/extensions

  o Drafting and submitting checks requests to support franchising

  o Assist with filings in state-issued franchise areas

• Attend BEAD, rural funding, franchising, weekly OTF, and other project related calls.

  Prepare correspondence

  Prepare PowerPoint presentations (including SGA call monthly photo slideshow)

  Other:

• Establish weekly team meeting with VPs/Sr. Directors of administration, policy, community/strategy, franchising/local govt, legislative/ethics, and regulatory

• Maintain/distribute agenda and meeting notes to team

• Establish weekly 1:1 meeting with manager (including developing agenda for 1:1 meeting)

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Office environment

• Travel as required

• Exposure to moderate noise levels

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, political science or related field or equivalent experience

Experience

• Political/government experience

Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Ability to think critically, demonstrate good judgement, is detail oriented, and has innovative problem-solving skill

• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while effectively meeting deadlines

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner

• Demonstrated knowledge of the political process and campaign finance laws

• Effective organizational capabilities and experience managing financial accounts

• Effective work ethic with desire to complement a fun and dynamic team atmosphere

• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously

• Skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Notes

• Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record within the Company required standards and auto insurance

• Goal oriented team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Previous government affairs experience

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

The base pay for this position generally is between $60,400.00 and $96,800.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

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