Specialist, Government Relations

The role of the Government Relations Specialist is to perform specific tasks associated with ASMs public policy and advocacy efforts coordinating with others in the department and across the organization. This may include facilitating ASM participation in public events including congressional briefings Capitol Hill visits and ASM conferences. This position will require interacting with ASM member experts congressional staff and federal officials to ensure timely and professional coordination organization and communication of the Federal Affairs teams activities. The position will also lend general administrative support on budget matters.

Accountabilities (are thecritical activities and resultsthe position is held accountable to produce)

1. Project Management
2. Communication
3. Member Engagement

Essential Functions (defines the critical end results expected of the jobholder related to the accountabilities above)

1. Conducting background research and preparing briefing materials to support ASM government relations efforts.
2. Coordinate in-person and online policy and advocacy events and provide on-site logistical support.
3. Work closely with ASM members and the Federal Affairs team including coordinating meetings with experts and gathering and synthesizing feedback.
4. Provide support for the budget functions of the Public Policy and Advocacy team.
5. Schedule and plan agendas for Public Policy and Advocacy staff and stakeholder meetings to ensure good communication among the staff and with stakeholders.
6. Track key metrics for departmental activities.
7. Under the direction of the Director Federal Affairs represent ASM at coalition meetings and identify opportunities for policy development and engagement.
8. This position description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other functions as assigned.

Technical Competencies (are applied or practical knowledge and skills needed for effective technical performance)

1. Analytics Collects analyzes and structures information provides insight and advice; gather and analyze reliable relevant and verifiable information test hypotheses and draw conclusions.
2. Organizational Knowledge People who are organizationally savvy like to dive into the deep dive with regard to internal and external developments excel in dynamic environments with many stakeholders projects and processes.
3. Planning and Organizing Skills The ability to organize prioritize and where applicable delegate work activities to efficiently accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
4. Presentation & Written Communication Skills either one-on-one or within a group setting employing the use of various media to share ideas convey information and obtain necessary inputs in a clear and concise manner.

Behavioral Competencies (are observable behaviors and skills that matter most for success)

1. Instills Trust (Respect/Honor) Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
2. Self-Development Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
3. Drives Results Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances.
4. Optimizes Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
5. Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
6. Values Differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
7. Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role and may sit or use PC for long periods of time. Bending reaching or stooping may be necessary for use of filing cabinets or other office cabinets or office machines. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones copiers filing cabinets and fax machines.