Legislative Affairs Specialist

**Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT)**

We are seeking an experienced government affairs professional to join our team as a Legislative Liaison. This position will serve as the primary liaison to Virginia's General Assembly and the Commonwealth, working closely with the Coordination and Funding Division.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in transportation policy issues and legislative advocacy at either the state or federal levels. They will provide legislative guidance and counsel to members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, department heads, and other executive staff members.

**Responsibilities:**

• Serving as lead government affairs staff person and liaison/manager on transportation matters for the county;
• In coordination with the county's legislative director and division chief, providing legislative guidance and counsel to members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, department heads, and other executive staff members;
• Collaborating with the legislative director and division chief on development and implementation of the Board of Supervisors' legislative and state budget initiatives/positions;
• Identifying and analyzing policies affecting transportation funding in Fairfax County, the Northern Virginia region, the Metropolitan Washington area, and the Commonwealth of Virginia;
• Corresponding with state and federal level legislators and staff;
• Identifying transportation funding opportunities applicable to Fairfax County's transportation priorities, such as federal, state, and/or regional grants;
• Assisting with the preparation of requests for transportation funding, including collaborating with FCDOT project managers to develop grant applications with related cash flows and justifications;
• Representing Fairfax County's interests in transportation policy and funding with local, regional, and state representatives;
• Preparing reports and delivering presentations to elected or appointed officials, citizens, public agencies, and private entities;

**Requirements:**

• Bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area, plus four years of professional work experience;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with Fairfax County staff, elected and appointed officials, regional and state transportation agency representatives, citizens, and other stakeholders;
• Experience with state level elected officials, local and state governments, boards, authorities, commissions, and transportation agencies, including working with elected and appointed officials;
• Thorough knowledge of legislative processes and familiarity with Virginia or the Washington metropolitan region's transportation policies;
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing transportation policy and funding issues at the state or federal level;
• Impeccable written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and time management skills;

**Salary:** $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced government affairs professional to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of transportation in Fairfax County.