US State Public Policy Lead

the state and local levels. This leader will be responsible for promoting effective collaboration, identifying and responding to national trends, creating opportunities for proactive engagement, and ultimately driving positive policy outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of our industry by implementing our state and local policy strategy in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, working cross-functionally with senior leaders across our policy, communications, legal, marketing, operations, and product teams.
• Develop a deep understanding of business priorities and legislative trends to inform our reactive and proactive work around the country.
• Engage at the highest levels across the US States with trade associations, NGOs, as well as with elected and appointed officials on behalf of the company.
• Drive proactive strategies towards success in key issue areas.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, setting the vision, strategy, and structure for professionals who are at the forefront of challenging, multi-faceted policy issues. Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and career growth opportunities for a diverse team across multiple experience and competency levels.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous development, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise needed to navigate complex public policy challenges and drive meaningful impact.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration) or equivalent practical experience
• An extraordinary track record managing high-stakes policy issues at the state and local level in an in-house role
• Strong understanding of advocacy and engagement strategies
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with external partners
• Superb communication skills in one-on-one, group, and town hall style settings with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience providing strategic counsel to senior executives

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative approach to your work. Our team's success depends on effective collaboration within our team and with business partners. Embracing the unique role of the Government Relations team and drawing on the full resources of our broader team is critical to our continued success.
• An operational mindset that enables you to seamlessly manage internal and external processes and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the United States for various functions, meetups, and events. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed