AAA · 6 hours ago
Government Affairs Specialist
Helena, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAAA Mountain West Group is a prominent organization serving over 6.7 million Members across several states. The Senior Associate Government Affairs will play a crucial role in shaping policy and advocating for the interests of the organization, focusing on developing and implementing advocacy strategies and building relationships with government officials.
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Responsibilities
Advocacy and Lobbying Support:
Assist the government affairs team in crafting and executing strategies tailored to state legislatures
Partner with state lobbyists to educate lawmakers and advance MWG’s policy pillars, including road safety, regional transportation improvements, smart mobility and energy, consumer data privacy, and business protection
Draft high-impact policy materials, fact sheets, position statements for government committees as needed
Stakeholder Relations:
Build and maintain relationships with an array of stakeholders including government officials, transportation agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations to promote AAA initiatives and partnerships
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including public affairs staff, subject matter experts, and media relations team to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated advocacy efforts
Represent AAA MWG in various committees, task forces, and public forums, actively participating in key events that strengthen the organization's ability to advocate on behalf of its members
Legislative Monitoring & Reporting:
Monitor and analyze proposed legislation, regulatory changes, and emerging issues that could impact AAA members and organizational goals across the assigned states
Synthesize and report timely updates and strategic recommendations to internal teams regarding legislative progress
Identify potential risks and opportunities for engagement across assigned states to inform internal strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or related field
5 years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, legislative analysis, public policy, or a relevant role within a state legislature, government agency, or advocacy organization
Proven experience in monitoring, analyzing, and synthesizing complex legislation and regulatory policies
Experience supporting advocacy campaigns and preparing professional lobbying materials (e.g., fact sheets, talking points, position papers)
Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government officials and coalition partners
Preferred
Direct experience working in state legislative or regulatory environments is highly desirable
Experience in policy areas relevant to AAA, such as transportation, mobility, road safety, insurance, or consumer protection
Experience working with contract lobbyists or external consultants
Benefits
Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
Free AAA Classic Membership
AAA Product Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company
AAA
Our mission is to Save Lives, Create Member Value and Deliver Exceptional Experiences. Proudly serving 65+ million Members.
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