Job Title: Director, State Legislative Affairs
Department: External and State Affairs
Reports to: Senior Vice President, External and State Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $164,000 - $184,000
Summary:
The Director, State Legislative Affairs works closely with the ESA Senior Vice President in the development and coordination of the department's initiatives and programs to address legislation impacting the wireless industry. This position requires substantial active participation in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, projects and initiatives.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Work with the ESA leadership in the development and implementation of department programs and initiatives
- Represent the association at appropriate public policy group conferences and meetings with policymakers, including presentations before state and local government officials
- Testify before legislative committees, including state government entities as appropriate
- Develop relationships with policymakers, including state legislators, to address legislative issues impacting the association and its members
- Significant travel required to represent the association and its members before policymakers
- Work closely with member companies developing industry policies regarding legislation; coordinate the work of outside consultants; and manage department projects and work product
- Be the lead point-of-contact for specific states, as assigned, and ensure that your colleagues are promptly updated on all developments in those states.
- Manage state lobbyists to ensure they are advancing the association’s goals
- Work closely with the Senior Vice President to actively manage projects within budget
Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Project management - coordinates projects
Customer service - responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
Interpersonal skills - maintains confidentiality
Written communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information
Public speaking – delivers fact-based advocacy
Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit
Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Planning/organizing - prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Attendance/punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge:
- Familiarity with legislative and political processes
- Strong public speaking skills
- Ability to think strategically and execute work plans
- Familiarity with key legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting the wireless industry
- Strong writing skills
- Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work with large, dynamic groups representing association membership
- Motivated, hardworking, frequent travel and long hours
Computer skills:
Word processing skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products required.
Education and/or experience:
A four-year degree is required and professional experience in telecom policy preferred.
Language skills:
Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills. May be required to attend meetings and other events, both in and out of the office, as the demands of the job require.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require overtime. Candidate must be flexible to work overtime if needed.
Location:
CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in its Washington, DC office.
This list describes general job duties and responsibilities. It is not a complete list of duties. Incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks related to these duties.
CTIA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; long‑term and short‑term disability coverage; life insurance; Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs; a 401(k) plan with employer match; commuter and transit benefits; as well as paid vacation, sick time and federal holidays.
CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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