Sr. Legislative Representative
Company: Air Line Pilots Association
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Sr. Legislative RepresentativeUS-DC-WashingtonJob ID:
2024-0028Type: 4 (Exempt, Bargaining Unit 1 (EB)# of Openings:
1Category: Government/Legislative Affairs - Sr. Legislative
RepresentativeAir Line Pilots Association,
Int'l.ResponsibilitiesSr. Legislative Representative The Air Line
Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot
union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety
organization in the world seeks a Sr. Legislative Representative
for Washington, D.C./ Tysons (McLean), VA office. ALPA represents
more than 77,000 pilots at 41 airlines in the United States and
Canada. The Sr. Legislative Representative will serve as an
integral member of the advocacy team developing, analyzing, and
promoting federal policy in the interests of ALPA members.
Reporting to the Association's Manager, Government Affairs and
working collaboratively with other departments, they will function
as part of ALPA's Government Affairs team to advance ALPA
priorities. Their emphasis will be on direct advocacy with Capitol
Hill and the Administration, as well as providing advice related to
legislation and legislative strategies. They will be responsible
for analyzing legislation and regulations as well as drafting
legislative proposals. This position requires lobbying of Capitol
Hill decision-makers and may include representing the Association
in international and domestic venues with federal and international
governmental representatives and industry stakeholders. Critical,
strategic thinking and excellent interpersonal skills are
essential. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of the
legislative process and aviation policy. Senior-level Capitol Hill
and Administration policy experience in transportation and labor is
required. Labor union experience and/or an understanding of labor
laws and the Railway Labor Act is valued, as well as an
understanding of international aviation policy. Demonstrated
ability to analyze and craft legislative language, bills, and
amendments required. Travel: 10 - 30%. ALPA is an equal opportunity
employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe
workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful
behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability,
genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics
as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone
and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans,
and people with disabilities. Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant area (e.g., Economics, or
Political Science) from an accredited college or university
required; Public Policy MA, MBA, or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly
preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Eight (8) years of experience in government, aviation,
transportation, international trade, and/or labor required, twelve
(12) or more years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative process strongly
preferred.
- Aviation policy background preferred.
- Executive branch policy and/or regulatory experience preferred,
especially DOT, State, OMB, or other related agencies.
- Strategic and critical thinking with a proven ability to write
convincing and accurate position papers and legislative proposals
strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills,
oral and written.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a
demanding and fast-moving work environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully as part
of a committed and integrated team.
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to meet constantly
evolving priorities.
- Ability to solve problems and excel in a high-performance
culture.
- Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
Physical Demands: Note: The physical demands described herein are
characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical
activities of this position described below. Constantly operates a
computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a
stationary position, move about the office and the local
metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and
converse with others and exchange accurate information. Regularly
required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and
travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). Also includes
occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling
or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases. Occasionally
required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books,
boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel,
could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve
binders, boxes, cases, files, and/or luggage as much as 50 lbs.
(Assistance may not always be available.) ALPA offers competitive
salaries with terrific benefits, including:
- 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus
2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of
employment. No employee contribution required! The 401k plan
includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
- Generous health care benefits on day one - PPO, Kaiser (where
available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes
coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee,
spouse, and/or dependent children;
- 15 days paid vacation and 12 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer
days per year;
- Generous sick and bereavement leave;
- Competitive parental leave;
- Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
- Retiree health plan;
- Education Assistance Program; and,
- Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life
insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe
benefits, where available.
- Partial remote work opportunities. PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY
RANGE: $137,805.00 -$196,864.00 Relocation not provided.Sponsorship
not available for this position. PM19 QualificationsMemorandum
To:All ALPA EmployeesFrom:Human Resources DepartmentRE:REPLACEMENT
OPPORTUNITYDate:April 17, 2024 The following Unit 1 position is
available for bid in our Washington, D.C./McLean, VA
office:POSITION: Senior Legislative Representative, Gr. XI CLOSING
DATE:April 30, 2024 REPORTS TO:Manager, Government AffairsREFERRAL
BONUS*:$3,000.00 (US)POSITION SUMMARY:The Legislative
Representative will serve as an integral member of the advocacy
team developing, analyzing, and promoting federal policy in the
interests of ALPA members. Reporting to the Association's Manager,
Government Affairs and working collaboratively with other
departments, they will function as part of ALPA's Government
Affairs team to advance ALPA priorities. Their emphasis will be on
direct advocacy with Capitol Hill and the Administration, as well
as providing advice related to legislation and legislative
strategies. They will be responsible for analyzing legislation and
regulations as well as drafting legislative proposals. This
position requires lobbying of Capitol Hill decision-makers and may
include representing the Association in international and domestic
venues with federal and international governmental representatives
and industry stakeholders. Critical, strategic thinking and
excellent interpersonal skills are essential. The successful
candidate will have deep knowledge of the legislative process and
aviation policy. Senior-level Capitol Hill and Administration
policy experience in transportation and labor is required. Labor
union experience and/or an understanding of labor laws and the
Railway Labor Act is valued, as well as an understanding of
international aviation policy. Demonstrated ability to analyze and
craft legislative language, bills, and amendments required.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in relevant area (e.g.,
Economics, or Political Science) from an accredited college or
university required; Public Policy MA, MBA, or Juris Doctor (JD)
strongly preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and
experience. - Eight (8) years of experience in government,
aviation, transportation, international trade, and/or labor
required, twelve (12) or more years of relevant experience strongly
preferred. - Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative process
strongly preferred.
- Aviation policy background preferred.
- Executive branch policy and/or regulatory experience preferred,
especially DOT, State, OMB, or other related agencies.
- Strategic and critical thinking with a proven ability to write
convincing and accurate position papers and legislative proposals
strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills,
oral and written.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a
demanding and fast-moving work environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully as part
of a committed and integrated team.
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to meet constantly
evolving priorities.
- Ability to solve problems and excel in a high-performance
culture.
- Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
required.
- Local, national, and international travel: 10 - 30 %. Physical
Demands: Note: The physical demands described herein are
characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical
activities of this position described below. Constantly operates a
computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a
stationary position, move about the office and the local
metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and
converse with others and exchange accurate information. Regularly
required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and
travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). Also includes
occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling
or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases. Occasionally
required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books,
boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel,
could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve
binders, boxes, cases, files, and/or luggage as much as 50 lbs.
(Assistance may not always be available.) Please apply online at
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complete an . PLEASE NOTE:The offer of employment for this position
will be made only through the Human Resources Department. *REMEMBER
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