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Sr. Legislative Representative Jobs in Washington, USA at Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)
Sr. Legislative Representative
Location:
Washington, DC / Tysons (McLean), VA
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non‑governmental aviation safety organization, seeks a Sr. Legislative Representative for our Washington, DC / 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, analysing, and promoting federal policy in the interests of ALPA members. Reporting to the Association’s Manager of Government Affairs and working collaboratively with other departments, the representative functions as part of ALPA’s Government Affairs team to advance ALPA priorities. The emphasis will be on direct advocacy with Capitol Hill and the Administration, as well as providing advice related to legislation and legislative strategies.
Responsibilities include analysing legislation and regulations, drafting legislative proposals and issue papers, lobbying Capitol Hill decision‑makers, representing the Association in international and domestic venues with federal and international governmental representatives and industry stakeholders, and exercising strategic thinking, advocacy writing and interpersonal skills.
Travel: 5 – 10 % with frequent local travel within metropolitan Washington, DC.
Minimum Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area (e.g., Economics, Political Science) from an accredited college or university required;
Public Policy MA, MBA, or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - • Eight (8) years of experience in government, aviation, transportation, international trade, and/or labour 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 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.
Physical Demands
Constantly operates a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office, determine what others have said or written, and frequently converse with others and exchange accurate information. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and the National Capital Region. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack and/or move the shipping cases.
Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds. While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.
Benefits
- 401k Plan with Non‑Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market‑Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment (No employee contribution required!). Includes Roth option and 4‑year vesting schedule.
- Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan covering medical, dental, and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children.
- 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year.
- Generous sick and bereavement leave.
- Competitive parental leave.
- Company‑paid premiums for disability and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
- Retiree…
Title: Sr. Legislative Representative
Company: Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)
Location: Washington, USA
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