Government Affairs Representative supports the implementation of strategic plans and engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities to achieve business goals. Liaises with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Government Affairs Representative collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Monitors and analyses proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends and prepare reports and informational documents to inform and support business leaders. Additionally, Government Affairs Representative requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Government Affairs Representative work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Government Affairs Representative typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The North Texas Tollway Authority has been connecting North Texans for 25 years, serving one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US. We serve more than 14 million drivers through safe, well-maintained roads, which has brought significant and continued economic growth and development. We were the first tolling agency in the US to use electronic tolling technology with the TollTag. We were also among the first to convert an entire network of roads to cashless tolling (2010). NTTA is dedicated to continuing its legacy as a leader in tolling.
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The Government Affairs Liaison (liaison) supports the Director of Government Affairs in engaging with appointed and elected (public) officials at all levels of government. This includes aiding in the development of strategies to address threats and risks to NTTA’s statutory authority and maximizing opportunities to position NTTA as a respected regional transportation partner. This is primarily achieved by supporting the director in building a network of active, positive working relationships with public officials and their staffs. The liaison also actively communicates agency news when appropriate with public officials to promote NTTA’s role as the region’s public tolling agency.
Reporting to the Director of Government Affairs, a core function of this role is educating public officials and their staffs about the importance and value of NTTA to the North Texas region. This is achieved by monitoring local transportation proposals, policies and actions that may directly or indirectly affect NTTA, attending meetings of regional governing bodies as required, and assisting in deploying the department’s outreach strategy in partnership with NTTA’s Government Affairs and Public Affairs departments.
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About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.
Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $74,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75093
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