Sr. Legislative Representative

Position Details

Position Title: Sr. Legislative Representative

City: Washington

State: DC

Country: US

Type: 4 (Exempt, Bargaining Unit 1 (EB))

# of Openings: 1

Category: Government/Legislative Affairs - Sr. Legislative Representative

Company Name: Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l.

Description: Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world seeks a Sr. Legislative Representative for our Washington, D.C./ Tysons (McLean), VA office. ALPA represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 airlines in the United States and Canada. The Sr. Legislative Representative serves as an integral member of the advocacy team developing, analyzing, and promoting federal policy in the interests of ALPA members.

Reporting to the Association’s Manager, Government Affairs and working collaboratively with other departments, they will function as part of ALPA’s Government Affairs team to advance ALPA priorities. Their emphasis will be on direct advocacy with Capitol Hill and the Administration, as well as providing advice related to legislation and legislative strategies. They will be responsible for analyzing legislation and regulations as well as drafting legislative proposals and issue papers.

This position requires lobbying of Capitol Hill decision-makers and may include representing the Association in international and domestic venues with federal and international governmental representatives and industry stakeholders. Critical, strategic thinking, advocacy writing, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Travel: 5 - 10 % with frequent local travel within metropolitan Washington, DC.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area (e.g., Economics, or Political Science) from an accredited college or university required;
  Public Policy MA, MBA, or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience in government, aviation, transportation, international trade, and/or labor required, twelve (12) or more years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative process required.
• Aviation policy background preferred.
• Executive branch experience preferred, especially Executive Office of the White House; DOT;
  State; OMB; or, other related agencies.
• Strategic and critical thinking with a proven ability to write convincing and accurate position papers and legislative proposals strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding and fast-moving work environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully as part of a committed and integrated team.
• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to meet constantly evolving priorities.
• Ability to solve problems and excel in a high-performance culture.
• Software:
  Teams, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.

Note:

The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office, determine what others have said or written,…