Government Relations Analyst

Prosper Portland•Portland, OR

12d•$101,351 - $133,460•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and supports federal and state government relations initiatives that advance the agency’s goals of building an equitable economy and operating a sustainable and inclusive agency. Supports efforts to secure new funding resources, including state and federal grant applications and legislative appropriations, and helps develop political and government relations strategies and relationships with elected officials, public agencies, partners, and community stakeholders. The role tracks legislative and policy developments; coordinates with the City of Portland’s Office of Government Relations and Prosper Portland departments; convenes stakeholders; and represents the agency at community and government meetings. It also supports policy initiatives, research, communications, program and process improvements, and the management of professional services and assigned initiative goals, schedules, budgets, and tools. The position operates with minimal supervision and considerable independence, handling complex and politically sensitive work with potential legal, financial, political, or operational impact. It has no staff supervisory responsibilities but may oversee consultants, vendors, temporary workers, or student staff. Work is conducted in a combination of in-person and remote settings during normal Monday-through-Friday hours, with additional hours and travel sometimes needed.

Requirements

Six years of combined experience in government relations, public policy, politics, economic development, public administration, or equivalent experience; an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of experience.
Advanced knowledge of grant prospecting, funding research, public and philanthropic grantmaking, funding opportunity notices, proposal development, grant budgets, match and leverage, application systems, award lifecycle practices, monitoring, reporting, closeout, records retention, and public accountability.
Working knowledge of federal, state, local, City, funder, and agency requirements; internal controls; conflict-of-interest practices; allowable costs; performance measurement; and community economic development.
Advanced ability to interpret solicitations and agreements; analyze eligibility, competitiveness, budgets, data, compliance requirements, and risk; develop recommendations; write and edit proposals; manage application portals and document control; and coordinate complex pursuits involving multiple contributors and approvals.
Ability to manage multiple complex assignments with competing deadlines, establish workplans and priorities, maintain accurate records, and adapt to changing requirements and organizational needs.
Ability to build relationships and consensus, communicate clearly and persuasively, exercise tact and political judgment, and work inclusively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to operate with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and sound judgment, and make recommendations on complex and politically sensitive decisions.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, move throughout the office, travel to properties and events, and occasionally walk on uneven terrain, ladders, and stairs; may rarely need to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment and communicate and interact frequently with stakeholders about complex subject matter.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to secure funding through state and federal grant applications and legislative appropriations, including cyclical funding opportunities.
Support development of an agency-wide political and government relations strategy with the Policy Manager, building coalitions and working with partners to advance shared goals.
Manage relationships with state and/or federal elected officials and their staff, ensuring regular meeting discussions align with agency priorities.
Develop and cultivate relationships with elected officials’ staff, public agencies, and other partners.
Identify and track relevant federal and/or state issues and agenda content, including legislative and agency initiatives.
Coordinate with the City of Portland Office of Government Relations and Prosper Portland departments to refine and communicate legislative priorities, and track and provide feedback on proposed legislation.
Convene and facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings, and establish, lead, or support advisory committees and focus groups.
Develop and manage proactive strategies to strengthen relationships with elected officials and increase their understanding of and support for Prosper Portland.
Broaden awareness of Advance Portland, including partner roles and responsibilities.
Broaden awareness of Prosper Portland’s place-based and citywide projects and programs.
Support the Policy Team and agency with initiatives, special projects, committees, and other relevant duties as assigned.
Research, track, and participate in developing city best practices and trends related to economic development, revenue sources, legislative proposals, and policy initiatives.
Recommend and lead or participate in program, process, and policy improvements, and coordinate or assist with implementation.
Collaborate with and support the Communications Team by crafting website, social media, newsletter, press release, and talking-point content as needed.
Develop scopes of work, procure services, and manage related professional services, contracts, and agreements.
Scope, prepare, implement, and manage goals, schedules, budgets, and tools for assigned initiatives.
Represent Prosper Portland at community and government meetings.
Oversee the work of consultants, vendors, temporary workers, and/or student staff as applicable.