State & Local Government Affairs Manager

Company

Alaska Airlines

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day.

The State and Local Government Affairs Manager is a subject matter expert in state and local government affairs matters at Alaska Air Group. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgement in representing the company in state and local government affairs matters, in front of elected bodies, business advocacy organizations, and internal stakeholders. This role coordinates closely with the Managing Director of Government Affairs and the broader Government Affairs team, helping with execution of the state and local government affairs business objectives across our key West Coast hub locations.

• Represents the company on state and local government affairs matters, specifically before state legislatures, local elected bodies, and airport governing bodies.
• Tracks key public policy issues, including legislation and regulation, that may have an impact to the company and reports regularly on such matters to the MD of Government Affairs and the broader Government Affairs team.
• Communicates company positions on public policy issues to key public officials and staff.
• Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with state and local elected officials and staff, with a focus on West Coast markets.
• Represents the company before business advocacy and local civic organizations, as it relates to their Government Affairs work.
• Participates in the development and execution of the company’s state and local political contribution plan.
• Represents the Government Affairs Department with key internal stakeholders.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in State or local government affairs, federal affairs, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Government Affairs or another relevant field; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Outstanding communication (verbal, written, and listening) and presentation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to clear and transparent communication.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work well cross‑functionally.
• Highly professional and self‑reliant.
• Ability to build trust with internal customers.
• Ability to travel throughout the West Coast hub locations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Experience with airline or aviation policy issues.
• Strong ties to the Pacific Northwest.

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind‑hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

$95,000 - $142,600 / year

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.