Director-Government Affairs and Advocacy

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) seeks an individual to assist with the development and communication of the public transportation industry's positions on federal legislative issues to its members, Members of Congress, Congressional committees, the Executive Branch, other organizations, and the public.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Communicating APTA’s positions on legislative issues;
• Developing and executing strategies to advance APTA’s priorities as well as an advocacy strategy to build public awareness and support for public transportation;
• Serving as a staff advisor to legislative committees;
• Preparing Congressional testimony on relevant topics and speeches for APTA officers and executive staff;
• Representing APTA at industry meetings and events;
• Attending media briefings and hearings to interpret for APTA members;
• Planning and implementing the Business Member Fly-In and Annual Legislative Conference;
• Performing other duties as directed.

Minimum Requirements :

Successful candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in a legislative staff position in Congress or a government affairs position in the Executive Branch or with a trade association, public transit agency, corporation, or consulting lobbying firm. A bachelor’s degree is required. A law degree or master’s degree in public policy, public administration, or similar field is considered a plus. Knowledge of federal transit policies and programs, major issues and priorities in public transportation, and the federal legislative process, including authorization and appropriations issues, is required. Strong written and oral communication skills are also required.

Compensation and Benefits : APTA offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k)-retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and commuter benefits to assist with public transportation costs. The annual base starting salary is expected to range between $107,500 to $143,299.

Work Location and Schedule : This position is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility to select a third in-office day. The remaining two workdays can be remote. Please note that this schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Association.

For more information or to apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at aptajobs@apta.com. Principals Only.

To view the full position description, visit Careers at APTA .

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Salary : $107,500 - $143,299