US Vacancies Bulletin -- May 25th, 2010

This is the Public Affairs Links US vacancies page (http://www.publicaffairslinks.co.uk/vacancies_us.html).  It is updated regularly with all the internships, entry-level and senior positions available in the lobbying industry. If you would like to submit a vacancy to the site, please contact editor@publicaffairslinks.co.uk.



CompTIA

Director, Public Advocacy
Washington, DC
Salary details on request

"CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global IT industry, has an immediate opening for a Director, Public Advocacy. The selected candidate will be responsible for the development, advocacy, and implementation of public policy positions with respect to cyber security, data protection, privacy and smart technology policy."

Dow Chemical Company
Public Policy Manager
Midland, MI
Salary details on request

"The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Public Policy Manager. The Public Policy Manager plays an integral role in facilitating Dow's efforts to enhance its role in determining and contributing to the global agenda, as well as maintaining the company's corporate reputation and mitigating business costs by developing strategies that respond to emerging public policy issues and trends."

First Solar Inc.
Director, Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Salary details on request

"First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. You will develop and execute First Solar government affairs strategy; manage critical corporate issues; and build and maintain FS Relationships with key external stakeholders."

ASHA
Director, Government Relations & Public Policy
Rockville, MD
Salary details on request

"The American Speech-Language Hearing Association seeks an individual to provide strategic leadership to the government relations & public policy team (GRPP) in order to organize, mobilize, and provide overall coordination of the public policy agenda. The incumbent serves as the Association's point person for GRPP and is responsible for ensuring that effective strategies are identified and successfully implemented."

Townsend Public Affairs
Director, Federal Affairs
Washington, DC
Competitive salary

"California based public affairs and advocacy firm seeks experienced associate for small satellite office on Capitol Hill. Must possess strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team required. Excellent writing and verbal skills needed."

NCQA
Senior Consultant for Public Policy
Washington, DC
Salary details on request
"The Senior Consultant for Public Policy will play a leadership role in NCQA's work to position the organization on obtaining many opportunities through the implementation of health care reform legislation. The individual will initiate contacts and follow up with key individuals in federal and state government and Congressional staff as relevant prepare briefing materials, fact sheets and white papers and lead the writing of regulatory comment."