Date Posted:
September 24, 2026
Position Title:
Coordinator/Manager. Government Relations
Office/Company:
Security Industry Association
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Job Number:
HC-13111
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Location:
Silver Spring, MD
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Description:
Coordinator/Manager. Government Relations Assist in the implementation of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) public policy initiatives and related programs. Work closely to support the Senior Director and Associate Director of Government Relations on legislative and regulatory issues. Serve as an additional liaison to the SIA government relations committee, working groups, outside consultants, and external associations/organizations. Represent SIA before external audiences as directed by the GR team.
Responsibilities:
• Government Relations
• Track and analyze state and local legislation relevant to the security industry for SIA Government Relations and provide timely information on developments to the SIA Policy Council and various member groups as needed. Assist in similar tracking and analysis of federal legislation.
• Assist in coordinating member committees and working groups as assigned.
• Represent SIA in relevant industry coalitions on policy matters as determined by SIA GR.
• Represent SIA before policymakers and staff on select state and local legislative matters, as determined and guided by SIA GR, including travel to support these initiatives.
• Assist in Congressional outreach and relationship-building on Capitol Hill.
• Assist SIA member-led advocacy projects as assigned.
• Communications
• Draft letters, issue papers, memos, issue updates, presentations and talking points within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide support in the development and delivery of state and local bill testimony.
• Work closely with SIA communications team to generate relevant GR digital and social media content, including online public policy updates (blogs, webinars, videos, etc.) and in-depth reports as needed.
• Event Planning/Management
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