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Air Line Pilots Association · 20 hours ago

Sr. Legislative Representative

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is the largest airline pilot union in the world and seeks a Sr. Legislative Representative for their Washington, D.C. office. This role involves developing and promoting federal policy, direct advocacy with Capitol Hill, and analyzing legislation to support ALPA members.

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Responsibilities

Serve as an integral member of the advocacy team developing, analyzing, and promoting federal policy in the interests of ALPA members
Function as part of ALPA’s Government Affairs team to advance ALPA priorities
Emphasis will be on direct advocacy with Capitol Hill and the Administration, as well as providing advice related to legislation and legislative strategies
Responsible for analyzing legislation and regulations as well as drafting legislative proposals and issue papers
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

Qualification

Legislative process knowledgeAviation policy backgroundAdvocacy writingStrategic thinkingMicrosoft Office SuiteGovernment experienceLabor laws understandingInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

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) preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience
Eight (8) years of experience in government, aviation, transportation, international trade, and/or labor required
Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative process required
Demonstrated ability to analyze and craft legislative language, bills, and amendments required
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: Teams, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required

Preferred

Twelve (12) or more years of relevant experience strongly preferred
Aviation policy background preferred
Executive branch experience preferred, especially Executive Office of the White House; 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

Benefits

401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% 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;
Days paid vacation and 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.

Company

Air Line Pilots Association

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The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) is the largest airline pilot union in the world, representing more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Elizabeth Robinson
CFO
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