Sr Manager, State Government Affairs – Remote Hybrid within Central Region

Location: Remote hybrid within the Central Region, with up to 40% travel

New hire base salary: $120,800–$151,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global supports state-level government affairs and advocacy efforts connected to its business priorities.

What you will do

• Manage government affairs activities for an assigned group of states in alignment with state and federal advocacy strategies.
• Draft and negotiate bill language, support sponsor engagement, coordinate testimony, and assist with committee and floor strategy.
• Build relationships with bipartisan groups of state legislators, executive branch staff, committee members, trade associations, and coalition partners.
• Prepare position statements, regulatory comments, briefing materials, executive talking points, and timely updates on legislative, regulatory, and ballot activity.
• Represent hirify.global in state rulemaking processes and selected external stakeholder or industry forums.
• Coordinate outside consultants and contract lobbyists, including work plans, budgets, compliance requirements, and cross-functional issue management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6–8 years of experience in state government, public policy, or state lobbying.
• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, including lobbying and ethics compliance.
• Experience supporting or executing legislative or regulatory strategies, drafting materials, and engaging policymakers.
• Strong written and verbal communication, project management, judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Willingness to travel as needed; experience with relevant policy areas, external consultants, or coalition partners is beneficial.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree such as JD, MA, MBA, or similar.
• Experience in a corporate or trade association government affairs function.
• Prior experience working in or with state government, a legislative office, executive branch, or state agency.
• Familiarity with policy organizations such as NCSL, CSG, or NGA.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with remote work within the Central Region.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, training, and recognition programs.
• 401k, life insurance, disability coverage, and accidental death and dismemberment protection.
• Wellbeing, employee assistance, family support, and learning programs.