Manager, Government Affairs

Salary Range: $94,000 - $106,000       

 

The Manager, Government Affairs provides support in furthering the Department’s mission of promoting the wireless industry’s position on policy issues at the federal level on behalf of, and in coordination with CTIA’s members.  This position requires considerable substantive participation in department projects and initiatives.  The Manager will assist the team with coordinating meetings, developing advocacy documents such as letters and testimony, attend and summarize legislative hearings, gathering data, and developing presentations, monitoring legislative activity, and providing other assistance as needed.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Not Applicable

 

To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Project Management - Coordinates projects.

Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills – Ability to maintain confidential information.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives to meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction.

 

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge:
Strong familiarity with congressional members and staff, and congressional process are a must.  Good analytical and political skills also important.  Ability to understand technology and issues related to industry.

 

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 

Education and/or experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Legislative or Capitol Hill background important.

 

Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.

 

CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

 

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 functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills.

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.