Government Affairs Manager

Company: American Water Works Association
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Dedicated to the World's Most Important Resource TMThe strength of AWWA is the breadth and depth of members' technical expertise. Your job as our Government Affairs Manager is to deliver that knowledge to federal policymakers. You'll also be responsible for making sure the water sector is aware of and understands changes in federal policy. Along with your colleagues, you'll represent AWWA's members at various events delivering accurate, science-based recommendations, fostering dialogue on technically challenging policy questions, and translating science to lay audiences.AWWA operates on a hybrid reporting schedule with at least 3 days in the DC office, which is conveniently located just one block from the McPherson Square Metro station. This position requires up to 30% travel.Essential Functions

• Prepare technical deliverables such as work papers, comments, presentations, and publications for peer-review journals. Represent AWWA in a variety of forums including technical policy dialogues with federal decision makers.
• Assess regulatory and federal policy activity relative to the water sector and, with relevant internal and external partners, develop and implement plans and actions to achieve AWWA's regulatory agenda.
• Manage policy development and targeted research projects to be responsive to current and anticipated member and association needs and position AWWA as a credible voice on behalf of the sector to key federal decision makers. (20%)
• Represent AWWA in internal and external events such as meetings, workshops, and conferences as the voice of and advocate for members on both assigned topics and other topics as appropriate (10%)
• Prepare work products (e.g., magazine and website articles, editorials, peer-reviewed journal articles, etc.) to disseminate information to members, water sector, and other key audiences. (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to: (10%)
• Organize team meetings, phone conferences and training as needed.
• Know, understand and follow employee guidelines, employment policies and department or company procedures.
• Work on special projects as directed.QualificationsEducation, Certifications or Formal Training:
• Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field required.
• PhD and/or Professional Engineer license preferred.Work Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in drinking water, wastewater, or a related environmental field demonstrating required technical, scientific, or engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with state or federal agencies on issues related to regulatory development or compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water utility operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team efforts to identify deliverables needed, effectively construct, and deliver those finished deliverables in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, evolving work environment with shifting time frames, with attention to both details and overarching goals.Pay is dependent upon qualifications; Pay range is targeted between $135,000 - $151,337 per year and is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a 6% employer contribution and 3% company match upon hire.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer.
• Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation, Sick, and Personal).
• Flexible work schedules (Flex Fridays and Hybrid Remote Work Policy).
• Eligible for discretionary bonus.Position is open until filled. Please include cover letter with resume.AWWA is an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity; minorities, women, veterans, and disabled are encouraged to apply.
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