State Government Relations

Summary

Join a leading technology solutions provider focused on partnering with State Governments nationwide to enhance early childhood educational outcomes and efficiency. As a Government Relations professional, you will strategically engage with legislators and state executives, securing state funding and influencing policy to achieve company growth objectives. You will develop and execute strategic plans to secure inclusion in state budgets, influence policy decisions, and successfully navigate state legislative cycles. You will also build and maintain relationships with key government executives, legislators, and stakeholders within your territory, collaborate effectively with internal teams, and lead legislative and policy initiatives from proposal through passage. This role requires significant travel (approximately 50%, with significant travel from December through May) to maintain and establish critical relationships and to ensure policy and legislative successes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in passing significant legislative and appropriations initiatives
• Strategic thinking with a proven record of influencing policy and securing funding through the state legislative process
• Exceptional communication skills with experience clearly articulating complex ideas to varied audiences
• Deep understanding and experience navigating state appropriations processes and legislative environments
• Experience effectively managing external consultants, including hiring and performance oversight
• Willingness and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel frequently as required

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to secure inclusion in state budgets, influence policy decisions, and successfully navigate state legislative cycles
• Build and maintain relationships with key government executives, legislators, and stakeholders within your territory
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure alignment and achievement of company goals
• Lead legislative and policy initiatives from proposal through passage
• Oversee consultant relationships, including their hiring, management, and evaluation
• Travel significantly (approximately 50%, with significant travel from December through May) to maintain and establish critical relationships and to ensure policy and legislative successes
• Regularly visit the San Francisco office to engage with the team and attend strategic meetings

Benefits

Competitive base salary ($100K-$120K base), with additional bonus and equity