Senior Government Relations Specialist

The American Physical Society (APS), the major professional society for physicists, has an exciting opportunity for an individual experienced with the legislative process and the Washington bureaucracy to fill the position of Senior Government Relations Specialist. The position is based at our Office of Public Affairs in Washington, DC in the National Press Building.

Responsibilities include lobbying, principally on federal budgets for science research and education; interacting, maintaining and developing relationships with the Society’s scientists, representatives of Congress and others on budgets and related matters; overseeing the organization and execution of grass roots initiatives, including letter-writing campaigns, Congressional visits for APS membership and Society “alerts” to keep members informed of developments on the Hill; and representing APS at selected advocacy coalitions and scientific meetings.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ph.D. in Physics or related science required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For consideration, send cover letter, resume and professional references via e-mail, fax or conventional mail to:

American Physical Society
Attn: Director of Human Resources
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3844
e-mail: personnel@aps.org
Fax: (301) 699-8144
http://www.aps.org

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