Government Affairs & Policy Manager

Background and Description

As the premier Transportation Demand Management (TDM) organization in the United States, ACT is focused on improving the lives of commuters, the livability of communities, and the economic growth of businesses through the advancement of transportation options that improve mobility and benefits the environment. This position leads ACT’s policy activities at the federal and local levels, organizes our members on policy issues of importance, represents the association on coalitions and partnerships, and assists with related research and grant development efforts. The ideal candidate will be excited about an opportunity to build, shape, and lead a meaningful policy effort for a growing association that is on the front line of emerging mobility and decarbonization issues. This hybrid position is in Sharon, MA, and reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor TDM legislative and regulatory priorities and provide expert analysis for internal and member use
• Work with and manage ACT’s external government affairs team
• Conduct research to inform policy work and stay current on related external activities and media
• Draft advocacy documents such as letters, memos, statements, op-eds, and email templates
• Write responses to public calls for comments on TDM related plans and legislation
• Meet with and educate elected federal, state, and local officials and their staff to promote policy priorities
• Develop relationships between major ACT member organizations and their Congressional leaders
• Organize, educate, and empower members to be engaged in ACT policy activities
• Assist with writing policy related communications and newsletters
• Build and maintain relationships with other organizations, coalitions, and partnerships
• Support ACT’s Public Policy Committee
• Collaborate in the planning of policy related events/fly-ins and activities
• Represent ACT at external conferences and meetings
• Facilitate internal and external meetings
• Develop funding proposals and progress reports related to ACT’s policy agenda
• Participate in planning and execution of policy sessions at ACT’s conferences and events
• Proactively work with ACT’s councils and chapters to advance sector and geographic based policy efforts
• Provide support for ACT’s programs, projects

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant full-time work experience
• Knowledge of relevant transportation issues
• Experience conducting research and producing written summaries or proposals based on findings
• Sound judgment, experience working with diverse constituencies and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to initiate, organize and execute multiple projects and to thrive in a small team environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Deliver projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets
• Attention to detail is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as effective presentation style
• Willingness to travel as needed

ACT encourages applications from all qualified candidates and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any group or class protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applications accepted through October 11, 2024. Interviews will start during this time. Competitive salary. Hybrid work environment. Benefits for full-time employees include paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, health & dental insurance, life Insurance, short/long-term disability, 401k plan, commuter benefits, and others.