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Government Relations - Manager of Federal Government Relations (Special Projects Administrator)

City of Phoenix -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$102,544 - $133,307 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Cell phone reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Legislative analysis
Research project management
Master's degree in public administration
Public policy development
5 years
Program development
Architecture
Coalition building
Legislative impact assessment
Bachelor's degree in public policy
Collaborating with government agencies
Grant funding
Performance management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree in architecture
Public Administration
Government relations (public relations strategies)
Legislative regulatory analysis
Developing legislative strategies
Driver's License
Policy & process development
Research report preparation
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Policy research projects
Master of Public Policy
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Bachelor's degree in public administration
Managing projects
Business Administration

Full Job Description

Job ID

62282

Job Category

Management

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Government Relations - Manager of Federal Government Relations (Special Projects Administrator) oversees the City's federal legislative program and serves as a key coordinator of local, regional, and federal intergovernmental affairs. The position directs efforts across City departments, manages federal contract lobbyists, and facilitates strategic engagement with federal, state, county, and regional agencies to advance the City's priorities. The Administrator promotes legislation that supports the City's interests, opposes measures that may negatively impact the community, and ensures that City leadership is informed and strategically positioned on emerging policy issues.

The role requires frequent interaction with City management, elected officials at all levels of government, and external partners. The Administrator analyzes complex legislative and regulatory issues, develops policy options, and recommends strategies that strengthen the City's influence and effectiveness in federal and regional arenas. The position also supports cross-departmental initiatives, coordinates special projects assigned by the Government Relations Director, and contributes to a cohesive and proactive intergovernmental strategy.

Essential Functions:

Lead the City's Federal Legislative Program - Develop, implement, and advance the City's federal legislative agenda in collaboration with City departments, elected officials, and external partners. Advocate directly with Congress, the executive branch, and federal agencies to promote City priorities and secure beneficial policy outcomes.
Manage Federal Contract Lobbyists - Provide strategic direction to contract lobbyists, ensure alignment with City goals, evaluate performance, and coordinate their efforts with the Mayor, City Council, and City leadership.
Coordinate Engagement with National Municipal Organizations - Oversee the City's participation in organizations such as the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to strengthen federal advocacy, expand influence, and support staff development opportunities.
Lead Regional and Local Intergovernmental Coordination - Facilitate the involvement of the Mayor, City Council, and City management in regional and local bodies including MAG, Valley Metro RPTA, WESTMARC, and other intergovernmental organizations to ensure consistent representation of City priorities.
Maintain Strategic Federal Relationships - Build and sustain effective working relationships with the Congressional Delegation, congressional staff, federal agency officials, and other key stakeholders to advance City initiatives.
Provide Federal Program Updates - Deliver regular briefings to federal partners on City programs, funding needs, and emerging issues, ensuring transparency and alignment with federal opportunities.
Advance Federal Funding and Grant Strategies - Collaborate with City departments to identify federal grant opportunities, support application development, coordinate cross-sector partnerships, and build advocacy coalitions to strengthen funding competitiveness.
Conduct Policy Research and Produce Strategic Documents - Prepare high quality policy analyses, reports, briefings, fact sheets, correspondence, and other materials for the Mayor, City Council, and City management to support informed decision-making.
Serve as Strategic Policy Advisor - Provide expert guidance on federal, regional, and local policy matters; assess legislative impacts; and recommend strategies to advance City objectives.
Coordinate Special Projects - Lead or support special initiatives assigned by the Government Relations Director, including cross-departmental projects, federal engagement campaigns, and intergovernmental collaborations.

SALARY

Pay Range: $102,544 - $133,307 annually.

Hiring Range: $102,544 - $121,638.40 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
The City contributes 9% of salary into 457/401(a) plans with no matching required. $4,200/annual car allowance and $1,440/annual cell phone allowance.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive Middle Manager benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,

for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Middle Manager Benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of progressively responsible experience in public administration and research, or construction management.
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, government management, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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The City job description can be found here.
Please note: This position travels involves 3-4 weeks of travel per year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

A master's in public policy, political science, public administration or a related field.
A minimum of five years lobbying experience in Washington DC or with the Arizona legislature
Proven experience managing policy research projects and influencing outcomes
Experience working with executives, middle management, elected officials and community groups
Experience in municipal or regional government
Experience managing lobbyists or external consultants
Demonstrated success securing federal funding or grants
Solid written, verbal and research skills

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 21, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Special Projects Administrator, JC:08610, ID# 62282, 06/30/2026, USM, MA,, Benefits:009

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