Strategic Government Relations Manager

City-of-Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Senior Government Relations Officer to serve as the primary liaison to federal, state, regional, and local government entities. You will advocate the city’s interests, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure compliance with lobbying regulations.

You will oversee legislative analysis, intergovernmental coordination, and the administration of grant and contract programs, while supporting executive leadership with timely policy insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of legislative and/or public policy experience.
• One year of supervisory experience within government relations.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the city's primary liaison to federal, state, regional, and local government entities.
• Advocate the city's interests and develop strategic partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with lobbying regulations.
• Oversee legislative analysis and intergovernmental coordination.
• Administer grant and contract programs and advise executive leadership with policy insights.

Skills

Legislative policy experience

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Senior Government Relations Officer to serve as the primary liaison to federal, state, regional, and local government entities. You will advocate the city’s interests, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure compliance with lobbying regulations.

You will oversee legislative analysis, intergovernmental coordination, and the administration of grant and contract programs, while supporting executive leadership with timely policy insights and recommendations.