Government Relations Director

• Talk to 300ish government agencies regularly
• Direct our lobbyists
• Craft our strategy towards working with governments, not against them
• Do what government affairs and government relations people do

• Proven team builder. Demonstrated experience hiring, leading, and developing an internal government relations function. Experience limited to managing outside lobbying firms alone is not sufficient.
• Effective advocate and relationship builder. Ability to advance policy objectives assertively while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with legislators, regulators, and legislative staff.
• Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes. Familiarity with the real mechanics of policy making including committees, amendments, regulatory engagement, coalitions, and legislative timing. Experience with model law ecosystems such as the Uniform Law Commission is a plus.
• Strategic policy thinker. Demonstrated ability to develop long-term policy strategy, anticipate legislative developments, and execute multi-step advocacy plans.
• Credible presence with policymakers. Proven ability to represent an organization effectively in meetings with legislators, regulators, and other government stakeholders.
• Experience leading or coordinating multi-state legislative or regulatory policy campaigns.

Experience with model law ecosystems such as the Uniform Law Commission is a plus.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
• Annual review with raise option
• 22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
• After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company—not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want
• The 4 holidays are: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
• Quarterly allowance
• Open concept office with friendly coworkers
• Creative environment where you can make a difference
• Trail Mix Bar