Government Affairs Manager in Irving, Texas at Promotional Products Assoc International

The Government Affairs Manager supports PPAI's legislative communications and member advocacy work by identifying relevant federal- and state-level developments, coordinating advocacy programs and helping the industry understand issues affecting branded merchandise businesses. Working with PPAI's government affairs partners in Washington, D.C., PPAI members, regional associations, other trade associations and internal teams, this person coordinates the Government Relations Action Council (GRAC), volunteer Capitol Hill visits, advocacy correspondence, association partnerships, fundraising and follow-through.

The role combines government affairs knowledge, professional communication, administrative ownership and a supporting research component.

Reporting Structure

• Title of reporting manager: Director, Research & Public Affairs
• Department: Media, Research & Public Affairs

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Coordinate volunteer calendars, agendas, briefing materials, meetings, minutes and member communications with the Washington, D.C., partner and committee leadership.
• Coordinate PPAI's in-person Capitol Hill advocacy programs, LEAD and LEAD ECHO, with DC partners and internal teams, including planning timelines, participant recruitment and communications, congressional appointments, schedules, briefing materials, training and on-site support.
• Monitor congressional, federal agency and regulatory developments. Prepare concise issue summaries and initial recommendations for leadership review.
• Draft letters, meeting requests and other advocacy correspondence to relevant congressional offices, committees and agencies.
• Build ongoing working relationships with regional industry associations and internal regional relations colleagues.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with other trade associations and allied organizations.
• Work closely with PPAI Media and Professional Development teams to support timely industry updates, briefings, webinars and practical resources.
• Maintain the member advocacy database, stakeholder contacts, project calendars, records, budget and expense information, and status updates.

Education Preferred

BS/BA Government, public policy, political science, communications, business or a related field

Experience Preferred

Government affairs, legislative office, association, advocacy or related program coordination.

5+ Equivalent experience and demonstrated capability will be considered

Skills and Capabilities

• Working understanding of U.S. legislative and regulatory processes; ability to learn unfamiliar issues and explain their business relevance. Familiarity with state government is helpful.
• Clear written and verbal communication with members, committee leaders, congressional staff, partners and colleagues, and the ability to build productive working relationships across associations.
• Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail and reliable management of preparation, records, deadlines and follow-up.
• A bipartisan approach, sound judgment and discretion across political parties and differing member perspectives, with advocacy grounded in industry business interests.
• Strong research and source-verification skills; proficiency with office, collaboration and virtual meeting tools. Legislative tracking or contact-management experience is helpful.

PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)