Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Southeast

• Assist in the development of strategic government affairs planning with a focus on supporting business development
• Monitor and assess state legislative and regulatory actions and initiatives
• Prepare position papers and project messaging points
• Lead meetings with elected officials, appointed officials, and government staffers
• Develop and maintain contacts with industry, elected officials and associations/third party groups
• Work closely with the sales team on assigned procurement opportunities
• Conduct research on local purchasing by-laws, council legislative process, and create purchasing process maps for city and county governments to support sales team efforts
• Assist in management of external government affairs consultants

• Minimum of 8 years combined full-time employment in city/county/state government and/or government relations firm
• Experience driving legislation
• Strong policy and analytical skills
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments under deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information
• Recognized ability to work independently to drive assigned goals but also a team player to support the holistic needs of the department and the company
• A strong desire to continually improve and undertake new challenges
• A strong sense of accountability with high ethical standards

Experience working with city, county, or state governments is a plus

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs