Manager, Corporate and Government Relations

Allegheny County Airport Authority; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

HRA program

Dental plans included

FSA eligibility

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Allegheny County Airport Authority seeks a Manager of Corporate and Government Relations to lead federal government relations efforts and build strategic relationships with elected leaders and organizations impacting the airport system.

In this role, you will manage legislative initiatives, coordinate campaigns with lobbyist teams, and develop programs to track stakeholder engagement, communications, and marketing activities in support of enterprise priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Management or Political Science from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years related experience in government affairs and/or public policy.
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage programs that build relationships with key local, state and national elected leaders, with a primary focus on federal government relations.
• Identify and implement tactics to execute legislative agendas.
• Assist with project management and campaigns with lobbyist and governmental staff.
• Develop matrix through targeted marketing tactics, programs and internal processes to track and measure stakeholder relations, communication and initiatives.
• Communicate with governmental officials at federal, state and local levels and other key external organizations that impact the airport/airport system.
• Establish and sustain long-term partnerships, strengthen existing relationships and initiate new contacts with external marketing, communications, sales, government affairs, and foundation teams.
• Implement community relations plans that build effective communication and help ensure support and cooperation from critical stakeholders and community groups.
• Manage advocacy planning and implementation efforts for assigned strategic priorities and legislative initiatives.
• Support Communications & Brand and Air Service Development in the implementation of integrated plans and campaigns that align marketing, advertising and special events with government, corporate and community affairs activities.
• Coordinate and manage government and legislative projects.
• Develop and manage special projects pertaining to government and corporate affairs, and Communications & Brand.
• Develop strategic recommendations for leadership regarding emerging legislative opportunities, risks, and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
• Provide analysis on trends and issues, and prepare position analysis, to assist in decision making and official responses.
• Work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to support efforts around funding applications or airline support.

Skills

Capitol Hill experience

Government affairs

Public policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business/Public Management/Political Science

Job description

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Under the limited supervision of the Vice President, Government and Stakeholder Strategy, the Manager, Corporate and Government Relations will develop and manage programs, processes and relationships that enhance ACAA’s strategic initiatives while servicing vital constituencies including elected and community leaders, foundations, civic/corporate organizations and strategic stakeholders.

This role manages the legislative and advocacy strategy in support of enterprise-wide priorities.

Here is how the Manager, Corporate and Government Relations will help:

• Develop and manage programs that build positive relationships with key local, state and national elected leaders, with a primary focus on federal government relations;
• Identify and implement tactics to execute legislative agendas;
• Assist with project management and campaigns with lobbyist and governmental staff;
• Develop matrix through targeted marketing tactics, programs and internal processes to track and measure stakeholder relations, communication and initiatives;
• Communicate with governmental officials at federal, state and local levels and other key external organizations that impact the airport/airport system;
• Establish and sustain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships, strengthen existing relationships and initiate new contacts with external marketing, communications, sales, government affairs, and foundation teams;
• Implement community relations plans that build effective communication and help ensure support and cooperation from critical stakeholders and community groups;
• Manage advocacy planning and implementation efforts for assigned strategic priorities and legislative initiatives.
• Support Communications & Brand and Air Service Development in the implementation of integrated plans and campaigns that align marketing, advertising and special events with government, corporate and community affairs activities;
• Coordinate and manage government and legislative projects;
• Develop and manage special projects pertaining to government and corporate affairs, and Communications & Brand;
• Develop strategic recommendations for leadership regarding emerging legislative opportunities, risks, and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
• Provide analysis on trends and issues, and prepare position analysis, to assist in decision making and official responses;
• Work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to support efforts around funding applications or airline support.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required;

The successful candidate for the role of Manager, Corporate and Government Relations will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication – Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.
• Strategic Thinking – Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.
• Team Builder – Able to direct and implement project objectives through “one team” approach; Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes informed decisions.
• Customer Centricity – Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.

Qualifications Requirements to apply for the role of Manager, Corporate and Government Relations are: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Management or Political Science from an accredited college or university. 5 years related experience in government affairs and/or public policy. Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license. Note: License must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred experience working on Capitol Hill

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Strong understanding of the principles, practices and techniques in building effective programs and processes for government affairs, stakeholder and community relations and marketing.
• Knowledge of the business community, tourism & travel sector and related regional civic organizations.
• Ability to learn new ideas, work with diverse groups and flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability in cultivating relationships with stakeholders.
• Analytical skills including knowledge of Excel, databases and other software to support decision making.
• Proven written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

Physical Demands

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 function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally list and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to understand and speak clearly in English.

Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled to duty up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week during emergency situations or other extensive periods.

Drug Testing Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

Pre-Employment Investigation

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

Caring For Our Crew At ACAA

• Two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program, life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader. Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine. PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world. ACAA is an equal‑opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status. Hard work, innovation and fun. You’ll find all three in our corporate culture where working hard and working smart go hand in hand. We have a number of events, programs and initiatives that enhance our employees’ experiences and provide opportunities for recreation and recognition.