Government & Community Relations Director

AECOM•New York, NY

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The AECOM East Region is seeking a Senior Government Relations individual for the New York Metro market to build and manage relationships with state and local elected officials and agencies. This individual will lead high-impact initiatives across AECOM business lines, to include business growth, market development, public policy, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational and communications skills and a deep understanding of the regulatory and political landscape impacting infrastructure, design, sustainability, and construction in the New York Metro region. The role will focus on government and community relations supporting the transportation business line as well as water, buildings and places, program management, and advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of New York and New Jersey state and local budget, procurement, and contracting policies. The position requires extensive analytical work tracking government processes, developing political engagement strategies, and pre-positioning AECOM with key stakeholders and decision-makers. The position includes roles in shaping the firm’s long-term strategy in the region, in close coordination with AECOM’s Corporate Government Relations team, in driving region-wide geopolitical relationships and business growth at the state and local level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Technical Field, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related
12 years of combined work-related experience in New York or New Jersey state government, local government, and/or state agencies or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
4 years of leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Exceptional research and analytical skills.
Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
Ability to work in a bipartisan manner.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Impeccable professional reputation and credibility
Ability to work with staff at all levels of the corporation operating as a team player who seeks to become an integral part of an active government relations team.

Responsibilities

Formulate and execute business development and client capture strategies to win and deliver projects.
Develop and lead project-specific government and community relations efforts
Maintain and develop reputation as a trusted partner to state and local government agencies, along with clients.
Identify upcoming business opportunities in the New York metro market
Attend and participate in external meetings such as industry/trade associations, conferences and political events.
Coordinate and collaborate with Corporate Government relations team in developing and driving a holistic geopolitical strategy for the New York Metro market.