Director, State & Local Government Relations (New England Region)

Address: 108 WILMOT ROAD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05108-00001-Y

Job ID 1606596BR

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree and at least 6 years of experience working in Federal, State and/or Local Government Relations OR High School/GED and at least 9 years of experience working in Federal, State and/or Local Government Relations
Experience executing a successful Government relations program with a high degree of political sophistication.
Experience working with the political process.
Experience dealing with funding agency issues.
Experience working in a political environment with a high degree of political sophistication, comprehensive understanding of the political process, and knowledge of the intricate relationships among elected officials and their constituents.
Experience cultivating/maintaining relationships with elected officials, federal funding agency leadership and their staffs.
At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
Willing to travel up to/at least 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).