Specialist, State Affairs

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when submitting your application. Title: Specialist, State Affairs Department/Unit: Government Affairs/Public Affairs FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Alexandria, VA Summary A member of Public Affairs that implements efforts to support organizational priorities and activities within the Government Affairs department. Supports unit efforts with a focus on departmental contributions, public engagement strategy, and membership strategy for the Association. Participates and support efforts for appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Supports preparation of compliance requirements and documents and seeks out opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission and brand. Essential Functions Implements work plans related to respective activities of the Government Affairs department which align with organizational priorities and the Association's membership strategy, scientific strategy, and operations strategy. Prepares and completes required departmental compliance forms as outlined below including ensuring required information is accurate for timely submission of all required forms. Contributes to and implements recommendations on advancing operations within the department to gain efficiencies, and grow revenue, if applicable. Contributes to quality assurance and continuous quality/performance improvement in department activities, including supporting department director, and unit leaders in annual assessments of respective budget activities described above. Supports the Public Affairs team in the implementation of the Association's programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with department director and staff colleagues Prepares, in consultation with the Manager, department level data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy Staff Expectations Upholds and fosters team values Complies with all APTA policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities Qualifications Bache