Strategic Planning & Resources Specialist
Company: Air Line Pilots Association
Location: West Mclean
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Location: US-VA-Tysons (McLean)Job ID: 2023-0012# of Positions
Type: 1Experience: 3Category: Strategic Member Development &
Support - Strategic Planning & Resources SpecialistExternal
DescriptionStrategic Planning & Resources SpecialistThe Air Line
Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot
union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety
organization in the world (representing over 67,000 pilots at 39
U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Strategic Planning
& Resources Specialist for our McLean, Virginia, office. The
Strategic Planning & Resources Specialist coordinates closely with
department director and staff as well as other ALPA departments,
national officers, and committee* chairs to fulfill ALPA's
strategic goals through continuously adjusted alignment of
SMD&R services and promotion of Association resources to all
members and staff.They also support the Go Team concept with MECs
that request a coordinated approach to strategic planning
preparations.*Committees currently include the Professional
Development Group (Education Committee; Leadership Committee;
Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion Committee [DEBI]);
Membership Committee and its Furlough and Veterans Affairs
subcommittees; Strategic Planning Committee (SPC); and. the
Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee (SPSC).Local, national,
and international travel: 25 - 40%. ALPA is an equal opportunity
employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe
workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful
behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic
information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as
outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone
and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans,
and people with disabilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in
relevant area, e.g., Communications, English, Journalism, or
related field, required, from an accredited college or university;
or, the equivalent combination of education and practical
experience.Cornell Critical Thinking Certificate, Stanford LEAD, or
similar online program a definite plus.Three (3) years of
experience required, five (5) or more years strongly
preferred.Experience exhibiting the following attributes
required:Exercising leadership and initiative, ensuring that
project benchmarks and deadlines are always met while providing
pertinent information to all interested parties;Participating in
the strategic planning process;Understanding the differences
between local and national issues;Foreseeing and avoiding negative
outcomes;When desirable, guiding messages for maximum visibility;
and,Bringing technology, new ideas, and proactive techniques to the
role, while adapting and performing professionally during changes
in leadership.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff,
pilots, pilot committees, officers, governing bodies, the media,
and other external contacts.Software: Comprehensive knowledge of
Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel
required.Physical Demands:Note: The physical demands described
herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully
perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the
essential physical activities of this position described below.
Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly
required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office,
determine what others have said or written, and converse with
others and exchange accurate information.Regularly required to sit,
stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel locally
and nationally; international travel may be required infrequently.
Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or
pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move
cases.Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve
binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.).
While on travel, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or
retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not
always be available.)ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific
benefits, including:401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer
Contribution of 13% after 180 days of employment. No employee
contribution required! The plan includes a Roth option and 4-year
vesting schedule.Generous health care benefits on day one - PPO,
Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which
includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for
employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;27 days paid vacation
and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;Generous sick
and bereavement leave;Competitive parental leave;Company-paid
premiums for disability and life insurance;Flexible Spending and
Health Savings accounts;Retiree health plan;Education Assistance
Program; and,Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life
insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe
benefits, where available.Relocation not
provided.PM19PI208406581
Keywords: Air Line Pilots Association, Washington DC , Strategic Planning & Resources Specialist, Other , West Mclean, DC
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