Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Hiring for Government Affairs Analyst at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

The Government Affairs Analyst is responsible for assisting in the coordination and management of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s (URA) governmental and legislative affairs. This includes building, maintaining and advancing relationships with elected officials, their staff, governmental agencies, authorities, and community development stakeholders. This position will report directly to the Director of Government & Strategic Affairs, with frequent coordination with other URA departments as well as the Mayor’s Office. Extensive contacts both within and outside of the URA are required to perform the responsibilities of the position. Occasional overnight travel to Harrisburg, PA and Washington, D.C. is required.

Job title: Government Affairs Analyst Department: ExecutiveDivisional Unit: Executive Reports to: Director of Strategic & Government Affairs Salary Band: $50,000-$60,00

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Work with the Director to establish, nurture and maintain positive relationships with elected officials at local, state and federal levels, including dissemination of information, promotion of URA priorities and acting as liaison back to the URA with elected officials’ priorities.
• Monitor and represent the URA before legislative bodies as necessary and directed, including being available on short notice.
• Attend routine and regular meetings with elected officials, community organizations, developers, and other stakeholders to discuss the URA’s role as a partner to advance community revitalization, development proposals, tax revenue generation, and other initiatives.
• Assist in the creation, drafting and revision of legislation, legislative advocacy plans, board resolutions and other written and oral communications, as necessary.
• Assist the Director with coordination and management of lobbyist and governmental affairs consultant contracts, including the preparation of regular meeting agendas, tracking budgets, and ensuring the implementation of outstanding action items.
• Assist staff working on grants and compliance teams to assist in fundraising activities, evaluating new and existing funding sources, regulatory research, and assisting in the compliant management of grant funding.
• Routinely coordinate cross-departmental work with Strategic Data & Impact, Communications, Finance, Development, Housing, and Legal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or an advanced degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field with five (5) years of demonstrated success in a governmental relations and/or legislative environment.
• Excellent organizational skills including being self-reliant and detailed-oriented with a strong ability to manage multiple timelines and complex processes.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, public speaking, and research synthesis.
• Demonstrated ability to write testimony or official documentation on behalf of the URA’s executive team and/or Board of Directors for presentation before governmental and other public bodies.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher is required; experience with NetSuite or other data management and analytic software is a plus.
• Experience with software system dashboards, data analytics, and reporting is a plus.

Competencies:

• Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Develops Talent
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Flexibility
• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Fosters innovation
• Managing Change

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs., standing, sitting, reaching and stretching.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Disclaimers

The URA is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual origination, political, and/or union affiliation.

AN APPLICANT MUST BE A CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENT, OR BECOME ONE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT AT THE URA.

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