GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

• Identify and prioritize legislative and regulatory proposals of strategic, financial, and operational importance to the organization
• Develop and communicate the organization’s position on priority legislation and regulations in the region
• Monitor legislative and regulatory activity
• Oversee all legislative advocacy and regulatory analysis related to state-level products
• Work with internal business owners to evaluate and understand regulatory and legislative proposals and to develop advocacy positions
• Communicate and explain the organization’s position on proposals to lawmakers, regulators, and other health care officials
• Manage the organization’s reputation and relationships with legislators, regulators, and other health care officials
• Manage relationships with external lobbyists and trade organizations to execute on objectives
• Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of health care policy and communicate with internal business owners
• Serve as a subject matter expert for business leaders and help drive positive change

Skills: Legislative Analysis, Regulatory Monitoring, Policy Advocacy, Stakeholder Communication, Relationship Management, Health Care Policy Expertise, Reputation Management, Strategic Proposal Evaluation

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with central government stakeholders in the healthcare domain and other relevant agents
• Organize timely communication and policy exchange with customers to obtain policy information
• Enable policy discussions with think tanks and facilitate policy research
• Develop advocacy strategies for policies, regulations, and programs that support the company’s positions
• Advocate for a fair and beneficial policy environment to create business opportunities and support product access to the market
• Coordinate with various departments and colleagues and provide inputs to national initiatives, ensuring full alignment
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of industry status
• Engage in interactions that frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management to mitigate potential risks or address matters of significance to the organization
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the area

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Communication, Policy Research Facilitation, Advocacy Strategy Development, Regulatory Advocacy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Industry Analysis, Negotiation Skills

• Establish goals in complex policy and legislative areas in close coordination with business leadership
• Develop, maintain, and leverage national government and Key Opinion Leader relationships to advance short- and mid-to-long-term policy issues
• Influence policy issues that link to the company’s business needs, working with cross-industry stakeholders
• Focus on cooperative programs with the government
• Manage large-scale projects and budgets
• Analyze and assess the implications of government policy for the company’s business, recognizing opportunities and threats
• Advise relevant functional areas on implications in a timely and coherent way, recommending the best course of action
• Promote and protect the company’s legislative interests across various corporate, affiliate, and regional industry issues
• Coordinate and participate in the development of positions on assigned issues with the appropriate corporate or regional units and management
• Evaluate existing and available tools, partnerships, and resources to achieve goals

Skills: Policy Development, Government Relations, Stakeholder Influence, Program Collaboration, Project Management, Policy Impact Analysis, Strategic Advising, Legislative Advocacy

• Engage with or facilitate the creation of broad coalitions to advance the company’s agenda
• Provide support in the business plan and environmental assessment processes
• Serve on the country leadership team and coordinate efforts with relevant cross-functional teams in the affiliate or region on key priorities
• Capability building and capacity management
• Responsible for building policy environmental shaping capabilities for area-specific or therapeutic-specific policies
• Identify necessary engagement and leadership
• Represent the company at industry organizations
• Direct and leverage local trade association efforts on trade issues that impact the company
• Support senior executive visits

Skills: Coalition Building, Environmental Assessment, Cross-Functional Coordination, Capability Building, Policy Shaping, Stakeholder Engagement, Trade Association Management, Executive Support

• Work with key business stakeholders (Labelling, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Science) on key projects and initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and the success of regulatory strategies.
• Legal review of marketing collateral and provision of related advice to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the business with applications to Regulatory Authorities for regulatory permissions on an as-needed basis and any required regulatory checks or approvals.
• Work with external counsel on relevant legal tasks, including managing the timely and cost-efficient use of external consultants.
• Monitor, analyse and report on relevant industry, regulatory and Government developments across the region, from both a food law and public policy perspective.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to promote the company's strategic interests.
• Review and provide input on relevant policy processes and public consultations provided by government, industry, or community organisations/stakeholders.
• Assist country business teams with internal and external inquiries related to products and/or regulatory compliance.
• Align with the Global Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs on key tasks, strategies, and approaches.
• Protect and enhance the company's reputation as a credible, transparent, and respected business and brand.

Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Legal Review, Regulatory Strategy, External Counsel Management, Industry Monitoring, Stakeholder Collaboration, Policy Analysis, Reputation Management

• In partnership with the broader team, design, develop, and implement a public affairs plan in the region that aims to build strong corporate recognition, grow powerful brands, and build the necessary relationships to support supply chain operations
• Help define government affairs objectives for each market in the region and support the development of a country-by-country approach based on the local footprint, internal resources, and the significance of each market to the company in Asia-Pacific
• Help develop policy positions and government affairs strategies with key government, industry, and civil society stakeholders on matters related to trade and market access, conformity assessment, value of play, intellectual property, sustainability, labor issues, and other matters of relevance to the company
• Build, maintain, and expand a political, policy, and professional network, including government officials, specific interest groups, think tanks, industry associations, and local and international business players
• Support the engagement with key stakeholders in the region, including coordinating meetings, preparing talking points, and other briefing materials for senior executives
• Proactively monitor developments of relevance to the company in the region (regulatory, geopolitical, public discourse)
• Measure the potential impact of those developments on the company’s interests, provide timely information and analysis to the broader company team, and help articulate the company’s response
• Manage consultants and service providers

Skills: Public Affairs Planning, Government Affairs Strategy, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Network Building, Regulatory Monitoring, Impact Analysis, Consultant Management

• Recruit new distributors and strengthen existing relationships through effective communication, understanding training and development needs, and providing insight for the improvement of sales and activity performance
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, performance, and development of distributor teams, sales representatives, and prescribing customers
• Develop a comprehensive plan and sales strategy for the area that ensures the attainment of sales goals and profitability
• Engage and encourage the growth of the region’s current customer base through thoughtful and creative methods that lead to the acquisition of new customers
• Coach and foster the team on best practices
• Maintain contact with all customers (distributors and surgeons) in the market area to ensure high levels of satisfaction and usage
• Interpret sales data analytics and market insights to translate into actionable strategies for the area sales team
• Attend and represent the company at medical device trade shows, luncheons, and client meetings
• Work with directors to provide market insights
• Develop, analyze, report, and communicate sales data
• Utilize available marketing collateral and knowledge of competitive position to thoughtfully raise awareness of growth opportunities
• Provide leadership and mentorship to drive sales and performance exceeding quotas and account objectives

Skills: Distributor Recruitment, Relationship Management, Sales Strategy Development, Customer Engagement, Team Coaching, Data Analysis, Market Insight Communication, Leadership and Mentorship

• Support the Government Affairs team’s local and state political outreach efforts.
• Responsible for the support of the company’s local and state advocacy efforts relating to both regulatory processing and business development.
• Support the NYS Government Affairs Team in managing Corning’s NYS legislative and regulatory agenda.
• Support the administration, planning, and execution of partner events, including Local and State elections, and Campaign fundraisers
• Assist with research and policy analysis in preparation for meetings with state and local policymakers and partners.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with elected officials and their staff, including investigating and resolving matters on behalf of management and representing the agency in handling complaints and/or resolving issues.
• Facilitate and coordinate responses to legislative offices and other elected officials.
• Assist with tracking legislation and regulatory processes to support updates to internal business partners as to impacts on positions and priorities.

Skills: Political Outreach Support, Advocacy Assistance, Legislative Agenda Management, Event Coordination, Policy Research, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Legislative Communication, Regulatory Tracking

• Identify challenges and opportunities for designated priority brands within government and NHS policy to develop and execute the public affairs plan in alignment with relevant functional teams
• Lead all engagement with Government, NHS, and other relevant political influencers (e.g., patient groups, political think tanks, etc.) on selected policy issues, developing trust-based relationships
• Contribute to the development of clear and concise communications to state agencies and legislators, as well as executives, senior management, and key internal partners
• Review, edit, and finalize reports and other documents for public distribution.
• Attend meetings and coordinate meeting outcomes and follow-up activities, as the need arises, with affected parties.
• Support the timely submission of required documentation for lobbying report
• Quarterly review and analysis of all lobbying time and expenses of NYS internal staff and external consultants.
• Ensure appropriate lobbyist reports/registrations, principal reports/registrations, and terminations for reporting purposes.

Skills: Public Affairs Planning, Government Engagement, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Strategic Communication, Report Preparation, Meeting Coordination, Lobbying Compliance, Policy Analysis

• Responsible for implementing legislative and regulatory initiatives and grassroots activities of the Association
• Monitor and manage legislative and regulatory affairs activities and work to develop and enhance relationships between members, lobbyists, legislators, and other government agencies
• Coordinate the Association’s grassroots advocacy network, assisting members in communicating with their legislative representatives
• Provide management of the association’s Political Action Committee
• Develop and draft key messages and materials to address legislative issues (action alerts, member communications, etc.), research topics of legislative interest, and develop position papers on legislative topics
• Serve as a staff liaison to several association committees and provide support to other association-related activities.
• Represent the organization in discussions with policymakers, legislators, and civil society groups in the region
• Monitor policy initiatives and regulatory proposals, and evaluate the potential impact on the organization
• Prepare written submissions about relevant policy proposals
• Prepare policy papers and circulate internally to ensure that the organization’s view is informed by stakeholders across the business
• Manage relationships with third parties in the region

Skills: Legislative Implementation, Regulatory Management, Advocacy Coordination, Relationship Building, PAC Management, Legislative Communication, Policy Monitoring, Stakeholder Engagement

• Previous experience in a Congressional office and/or on a political campaign/fundraising
• An interest in the broadband or automotive industries
• Knowledge of the Congressional process
• Governmental affairs, fund-raising, compliance, public policy, or related experience.
• Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.

Qualifications: BA in Law and Society with 2 years of Experience

• Professional experience independently managing complex projects involving cross-functional internal and customer stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of state and federal health and human services government policy.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and Medicaid
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
• A mission-driven focus with a passion for spearheading change in complex healthcare environments
• Awareness of payer/provider reimbursement models, and interoperability/healthcare tech trends
• Experience with high-growth companies
• Experience working with lobbyists and other contractors
• Strong analytical skills, including writing memos, PowerPoints, talking points, and briefing memos
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to make linkages between policy and strategic business drivers

Qualifications: BA in Political Science with 8 years of Experience

• Experience in advocacy or public policy
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong government contacts at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience in developing and implementing government affairs strategies
• A solid understanding of health policy
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to manage relationships with stakeholders
• Project management and leadership skills/experience
• Excellent listening and communication skills, ability to build strong business networks up to VP level

Qualifications: BS in Environmental Science with 3 years of Experience

• Experience in politics, government relations, or public policy, preferably in New York City government
• Proficiency with modern software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Proficiency in Salesforce, grassroots advocacy (Phone2Action), and email marketing applications
• Demonstrated strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills
• Must be a team player with a high degree of initiative and professionalism, willing to assist at 'crunch' times (before meetings or other important deadlines)
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and courteously with all levels of employees, stakeholders, Congressional officials and staff, and City, State, and Federal government officials and staff
• Knowledge of public opinion and organized engagement to influence the political process. 
• Skill in writing political communication materials and lobbying to compel or persuade government entities to take action on behalf of the company. 
• Specific political knowledge and lobbying skills.

Qualifications: BS in Business Administration with 5 years of Experience

• Legislative or policy experience in the areas of energy, building, or climate policy.
• Eager to gain private sector experience and sharpen skills in business and corporate strategy.
• Enjoy socializing and networking, and facilitating connections.
• Entrepreneurship mindset, genuinely interested in politics.
• Versatile to work in a small team on numerous projects as a contributor and self-starter.
• Organized and good at helping others get organized.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (must have a writing sample).
• Good knowledge of MS Office and being computer literate
• Good understanding of Schneider Electric.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels.

Qualifications: BA in International Relations with 3 years of Experience

• Professional experience in government relations and project management, ideally related to issues such as environmental justice, sustainability, urban agriculture, and/or public health.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to distill complex messages into clear and cogent communications for multiple audiences.
• Commitment to creative problem solving and collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet frequent deadlines.
• Confidence in managing a diverse portfolio of projects that expands the strategic reach of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to write and speak fluently about NYRP’s work in the social and environmental justice space.
• A deep understanding of NYC Government, both the Executive and Legislative branches
• Firsthand experience with the City’s legislative and budget processes and existing relationships in government
• Working proficiency of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Raiser’s Edge

Qualifications: BS in Public Administration with 6 years of Experience

• Public policy and/or federal legislative experience (working in Congress or the Administration)
• Experience in or knowledge of education policy
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills
• Highly motivated and able to excel in an entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to partner with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to develop and cultivate relationships and networks to achieve results
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, and execute projects
• Ability to work efficiently and with accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Commitment to issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the workplace

Qualifications: BA in Communications with 4 years of Experience

• Demonstrated success in an administrative, procurement, or political compliance role
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Interested in information technology
• Responsible and motivated self-starter who is passionate about his or her work
• An ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize with meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and proactive communicator, anticipates problems before they arise and keeps stakeholders updated, and actively reports progress/challenges
• Innovative in solving problems, overcoming challenges, meeting deadlines, and achieving goals
• Forward-thinking, adaptive, resilient, flexible team player with "can-do" attitude
• Committed to acting at all times with the highest integrity, including strict adherence to applicable laws and company values, which go beyond legal compliance

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 2 years of Experience

• Experience in legal, land, and/or water asset management.
• Significant experience in land use, water, and environmental regulatory and legal issues.
• Experience in contract management, negotiation and drafting, water asset management, and land and natural resource legal issues.
• Demonstrated project management, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft tools and records/land management systems.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated high moral character, honesty, and creativity.
• Able to traverse rough and uneven terrain in a vehicle or on foot
• A real team player but also capable of operating independently.
• Proactive and open-minded personality with a passion to work in international teams

Qualifications: BA in Public Policy with 5 years of Experience

• Work experience in the local Healthcare Industry and other relevant areas.
• Successful multi-year GA experience within a multinational company with a strong reputation in the country, and/or served in the public sector on health care policy.
• Successful multi-year experience with Politicians, local Economic organizations, and Health Care providers.
• Ability to work effectively and deliver outstanding results in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Out-of-the-box thinking, excellent ability to understand and use economic analyses in creating value arguments on health care products.
• Excellent internal and external communication skills and a representative appearance.
• Native local language speaker, fluent in Business English (both written and oral), and/or any other Eastern European Language
• Proven track record on developing initiatives with national or regional authorities, a well-established network with government institutions, and preferably connected with international organizations like the World Bank, EU, etc.
• High ethical standards
• Work experience in the local Health Care Industry and other relevant areas.

Qualifications: BS in Criminal Justice with 9 years of Experience