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Who were looking for:

The Director of Government Affairs serves as the organizations primary liaison to federal, state, and local government entities. This role shapes and executes the companys public policy agenda, cultivates relationships with elected officials and regulatory agencies, and identifies legislative opportunities and risks. With a strategic focus, the Director will ensure that policy efforts align with the organizations mission, values, and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Strategic Policy Development:

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies that advance organizational priorities.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, legislative staff, regulatory bodies, and key community stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at public hearings, legislative briefings, and advocacy coalitions.
• Legislative Tracking & Analysis:
• Lead internal legislative review processes and produce timely policy reports and impact assessments.
• Coordinate responses to proposed legislation and regulatory changes.
• Provide testimony in the companys best interest.

Internal Collaboration:

• Advise senior leadership on government relations strategies and emerging policy trends.
• Align cross-functional teams around advocacy goals; collaborate with communications and legal departments for unified messaging.
• Coordinate grasstop/grassroots activities.

External Representation:

• Serve as spokesperson for public policy matters.
• Manage participation in industry associations, PACs, and lobbying efforts.

Qualifications or Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field (Masters preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or legislative policypreferably within a regulated industry or nonprofit sector.
• Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at all levels of government.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic policy initiatives and lead cross-sector partnerships.
• Proven track record of influencing legislative outcomes and building bipartisan relationships.
• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment in confidential matters.

EEO :

Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, hair style or hair texture, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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