Government Relations Manager

📋 Description

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory activity to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, agency staff, and advocates.
• Draft position papers, testimony, letters, and internal memos.
• Support coordination of external lobbyists and advocacy consultants in assigned jurisdictions.
• Partner with Legal and Operations to translate policy developments into actionable guidance.
• Represent HopSkipDrive in stakeholder meetings, coalition convenings, and public forums.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 5-6 years of combined experience in government relations, regulatory agencies, or public policy roles.
• Proven ability to research and analyze statutes and regulations with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with the legislative process and managing relationships with external lobbyists.
• Strong ability to translate complex policy impacts into clear guidance for business stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience serving as a public face to policymakers and governmental contacts.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage and advance several policy initiatives simultaneously.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity in HopSkipDrive for full-time employees.
• Flexible vacation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and FSA options.
• Remote-friendly work environment.