Government Affairs Director

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, Communications, or related field
• •Minimum of six years (6) experience in government affairs, public policy, legal, or regulatory roles
• •Demonstrated experience in developing and executing advocacy strategies at the state level
• •Comprehensive understanding of state-level legislative and regulatory processes
• •Ability to track and analyze federal, state and local transportation laws, legislation, regulations, guidelines and practices
• •Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, including budget and revenue issues, timelines, and rules as well as the overall public policy/political environment in the State of Alaska
• •Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• •Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment
• •Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary
• •Frequent out-of-town travel for meetings and training/conferences
• •Must be able to provide emergency after-hour contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers
• •Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively
• •Physical agility and effort sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively
• •Ability to make valid judgments and decisions
• •Must be comfortable and effective working with senior leadership in all capacities
• •Must demonstrate an ability to maintain and grow a network of contacts to support our priorities
• •Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• •The ability to present information and respond to questions in a concise, articulate manner using effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• •Persuasiveness in communication is a must
• •Ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• •Work effectively within a budget
• •Demonstrated success in helping to shape and implement a proactive policy agenda that meets quantifiable outcomes
• •Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing, without losing sight of the big picture
• •Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
• •Must be able to effectively manage and deploy state and local lobbyists and consultants
• •Must be able to effectively coordinate efforts with the Washington, DC team and regulatory teams
• •Must be able to effectively collaborate to develop and implement advocacy strategies aimed at achieving desired outcomes before state legislative, administrative, and regulatory bodies
• •Must be able to effectively establish and maintain strategic relationships with state officials, their staff, and other public policy stakeholders
• •Must be able to effectively utilize GCI's state lobbyists and consultants effectively to expand advocacy efforts and enhance outreach capabilities
• •Must be able to effectively provide recommendations on deploying GCI management and subject matter experts to effectively advocate and inform public officials and policymakers
• •Must be able to effectively strategically contribute to working groups across the company to ensure alignment of business and policy objectives
• •Must be able to effectively follow internal controls
• •Must be able to effectively protect confidential information
• •Must be able to effectively abide by GCI's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• •Must be able to effectively understand legal and regulatory compliance requirements associated with lobbying and advocacy
• •Must be able to effectively demonstrate commitment to service excellence
• •Must be able to effectively give high priority to customer satisfaction
• •Must be able to effectively consistently follow through on assigned tasks as expected
• •Must be able to effectively demonstrate timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations
• •Must be able to effectively use a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving
• •Must be able to effectively resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• •Must be able to effectively champion and support department and company change
• •Must be able to effectively use sound, logical judgment based on data, research, and experience to choose an appropriate course of action
• •Must be able to effectively analyze workload and establish appropriate priorities
• •Must be able to effectively set measurable and achievable goals and objectives for the team
• •Must be able to effectively work independently and effectively within a geographically distributed organization and across internal departments
• •Must be able to effectively leverage assets within larger departments to achieve policy goals
• •Must be able to effectively interact with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect
• •Must be able to effectively adhere to GCI's Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles
• •Must be able to effectively work effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives
• •Must be able to effectively maintain positive relationships even under difficult circumstances
• •Must be able to effectively demonstrate success in working with cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives
• •Must be able to effectively convey thoughts and express ideas appropriately and professionally
• •Must be able to effectively follow all workplace safety rules and guidelines
• •Must be able to effectively comply with applicable Security policies and procedures
• •Must be able to effectively comply with remote work policies and agreements
• •Must be able to effectively have access to reliable transportation for occasional travel between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed
• •Must be able to effectively respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies
• •Must be able to effectively be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to the immediate emergency
• •Must be able to effectively be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law

Desired Qualifications

• •Advanced degrees (Juris Doctor, Master's in Public Policy, or related field)
• •Experience working within the telecommunications industry or a similar highly regulated environment
• •Established relationships with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and industry associations
• •Relevant certifications in public policy, lobbying, or regulatory compliance