Description:

This is a professional position on the Government Advocacy team in which the incumbent serves as the government advocacy representative for the AIA to the executive branch of the federal government and federal agencies, and represents the AIA in coalitions and on initiatives regarding federal regulatory issues affecting the practice and profession of architecture.

• Track and monitor federal agency rulemaking relevant to the architecture profession.
• Brief senior AIA leadership on regulatory issues relevant to the architecture profession.
• Draft advocacy letters on behalf of the AIA to federal agencies, including public comments on rulemakings, and coordinate grassroots advocacy campaigns through VOCUS on federal agency issues of importance to architects.
• Organize, convene and represent the AIA in meetings with federal agency personnel.
• Develop and manage the AIA’s federal procurement advocacy program and initiatives.
• Serve as the AIA staff representative to the AIA Federal Architecture Task Group and Federal Agency Liaison Group.
• Manage and facilitate the Federal Agency Connection (FAC) program at AIA Conventions.
• Manage AIA contracts with GSA and other agencies on issues of importance to the architectural profession.
• Serve as AIA staff representative to federal agency initiatives that affect the architectural profession, including international architectural exhibitions and disaster relief.
• Develop and facilitate programs at Grassroots, Convention and other venues to assist members in working with federal agencies.
• Coordinate partnering agreements between AIA and federal agencies.
• Serve as AIA staff representative to various federal agency/trade association organizations and partnerships, including COFPAES, TISP and OBO.
• Coordinate AIA appointments to various federal boards and bodies.
• Prepare articles for AIArchitect, Angle, etc., on federal regulatory and agency issues.
• Write reports, documents, position papers, op-eds, etc., on issues related to federal agencies.
• Speak on behalf of the AIA at conferences and meetings on issues important to federal regulations and the architecture profession.
• Assist the federal affairs team in Congressional advocacy.
• Perform related duties, as assigned, or as necessary.

-Members of Congress and Congressional staff
-Executive Branch staff
-Federal agency officials and staff
-AIA national leadership and staff
-AIA Advocacy Committee
-Other associations
-AIA Government Advocacy team
-AIA Meeting Planners
-AIA Editors and Writers
-AIA Communications and Marketing teams
-AIA Knowledge Community staff
-AIA International Relations staff
-AIA Communities by Design staff
-AIA state and local components

Considerable knowledge of the federal government and its regulatory and rulemaking agencies. Experience in speaking extemporaneously before groups to inform and persuade. Skill in communicating complex ideas both in writing and orally. Skill in designing and implementing programs that increase exposure to interest areas and working as part of a larger team. Skill in facilitation, team building, collaborative problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation and active listening. Skill in analyzing complex subjects quickly, researching and providing logical presentations both orally and in writing. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and responsibilities. Demonstrated success working in a team environment through coordination and communication of delegated responsibilities; communicating ideas and issues with tact and diplomacy; and resolving problems collaboratively among members, collateral organizations/agencies, and the AIA staff. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Skilled in using Internet browser/internet research-based methods.

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History or related field and five years of professional experience in federal lobbying and/or federal legislative and regulatory processes. Association experience is an asset.

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