Government Affairs Manager jobs in New Mexico

Government Affairs Manager implements strategic plans and oversees engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Manages teams that build relationships and liaise with government entities(federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Government Affairs Manager performs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Additionally, Government Affairs Manager creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Government Affairs Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Government Affairs Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Government Affairs Manager (FT)
  • Western Resource Advocates
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • Salary Range: $73,000.00 To 90,000.00 Annually.

    Position Summary:

    Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Government Affairs Manager to join our team in New Mexico. Working under the direction of the Government Affairs Director, the Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for leading WRA’s legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy efforts in New Mexico. This position will involve working closely with WRA’s program and marketing and communications staff to advance innovative legislative and administrative policy solutions critical to addressing the state’s most pressing conservation challenges. The Government Affairs Manager will focus on advancing climate and conservation policies across WRA’s three program areas. Candidates should be highly motivated strategic thinkers who possesses sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and political acumen. This is a great opportunity to help build WRA's work in New Mexico as we drive evidence-based solutions to the climate crisis.

    About Western Resource Advocates:

    WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress - one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.

    Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on the ground work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife - and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West.

    Location:
    • The position can work remotely from the Albuquerque or Santa Fe area, from WRA’s Santa Fe office, or a hybrid remote and in-office setting.

    Responsibilities And Activities:
    • Work collaboratively with WRA’s program and communications staff to develop and implement public policy advocacy efforts with legislative and administrative decision makers in the state
    • Coordinate with WRA’s policy and marketing and communications staff to craft communications strategies and messaging that accurately and persuasively conveys WRA’s advocacy positions to stakeholders and decision makers
    • Assist with building and maintaining relationships with elected leaders and other decision-makers, and serve as a liaison between them and WRA staff
    • Assisting with identifying and managing effective coalitions of diverse partners in the region to advance WRA’s priorities
    • In coordination with program staff, read and analyze the potential impact of proposed legislation and administrative policies
    • Support the identification, recruitment, and organization of a diverse group of opinion leaders in the state to engage with decision-makers in support of WRA’s policies and positions
    • Effectively communicate complex policy concepts to a diverse set of audiences
    • Monitor and track relevant state and local policies, rules, and regulations  
    • Frequent travel to state capital during legislative session

    Required Qualifications:

    Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position, will be considered.

    For example, the requisite experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities would include:
    • A minimum of 4-years proven experience developing and executing strategic government affairs, external affairs, communications, and/or advocacy campaigns  
    • Understanding of, and familiarity with, local state politics and policy makers, especially as they relate to conservation and climate change policies
    • Experience building and maintaining relationships with decision makers to advance WRA’s policy objectives
    • Experience building coalitions with a diverse group of stakeholders to advance WRA’s public policy objectives 
    • Comfort and skill in communicating with a variety of constituencies and audiences
    • Ability to apply communication skills to persuade, influence or lead others on complex subjects
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and follow‐through 
    • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
    • Ability to travel within WRA’s seven-state region to attend retreats and other events.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience and knowledge centering equity in policy development
    • Existing relationships with decision makers and influencers in WRA’s region

    Physical Requirements:
    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Some travel is required.

    Salary And Benefits:
    • The salary range is $73,000-$90,000 annually; salary depends on relevant experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range.
    • WRA’s excellent benefits package includes a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% matching and health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance with 100% of premiums paid by WRA.
    • Annually, staff receive three weeks paid vacation leave to start, twelve paid sick days, one paid volunteer day, one paid birthday off, 12 paid holidays, and WRA is closed for Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day for additional paid time off.
    • After one-year employees are eligible for up to twelve weeks of parental leave with the first six weeks paid, and after five years, staff are eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid sabbatical leave.
    • Position is full-time exempt.

    Deadline To Apply: Open Until Filled with priority review beginning on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

    Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business strategy, mission and vision. We welcome candidates from an array of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. Learn more about our commitment here: https://wraoldsite.wpengine.com/#commitment-to-diversity.

    Western Resource Advocates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.

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Government Affairs Manager
  • Western Resource Advocates
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • Salary Range: $73,000.00 To 90,000.00 Annually.Position Summary:Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Government Affairs Manager to join our team in New Mexico. Working under the direction of t...
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Government Affairs Director
  • Animal Protection of New Mexico
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Government Affairs Director Posting Date(s): July 2023, until filled Employment Start Date: As soon as possible Employment Category: Regular, exempt, full-time employment Compensation: Comp...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Director of Government Affairs
  • Athens Services
  • Salt Lake, NM FULL_TIME
  • Summary The Director of Government Affairs will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs. In this highly visible position, the successful candidate will leverage a background in politics, po...
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Trust Resources and Protection Manager
  • Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region, Office of the Deputy Director - Trust Services, Division of Natural Resources, Branch of Water Resources, Operations Secti...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Protocol Specialist (Government Affairs Specialist 1/2)
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Los Alamos, NM OTHER
  • What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Government Affairs Specialist 1/Government Affairs Specialist 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job res...
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Associate Attorney
  • Washington, Dreyer, & Associates
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Washington Dreyer & Associates is hiring an associate attorney with at least three to five years of litigation experienc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant to Chief Advocacy Officer
  • Finseca
  • Washington, DC
  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER Reports to: Chief Advocacy Officer Job Summary: The Executive Assistant to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Communications Associate
  • Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA)
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description JINSA, a non-profit, non-partisan policy think tank focused on strengthening U.S. national security and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Digital Media Manager
  • Berman and Company
  • Arlington, VA
  • Berman and Company, a dynamic research, communications, advertising, and government affairs firm, seeks a Digital Media ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Government Affairs Manager
  • Queens Public Library
  • Jamaica, NY
  • Job Description Job Description The Government Affairs Manager is a key part of a dynamic team that is vital to the Libr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Government Affairs (Remote)
  • Axon
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manager Government Affairs
  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Sterling, VA
  • Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Comp...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Coordinator, Government Affairs
  • Magna International
  • Troy, MI
  • Job Number: 62495 Group: Magna Corporate Division: Magna Services of America (Troy Office) Job Type: Permanent/Regular L...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States of America; its capital and cultural center is Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610 as capital of Nuevo México (itself established as a province of New Spain in 1598), while its largest city is Albuquerque with its accompanying metropolitan area. It is one of the Mountain States and shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona; its other neighboring states are Oklahoma to the north...
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Income Estimation for Government Affairs Manager jobs
$121,525 to $178,479

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