Government Relations Manager (AI)

Location: College Park, Maryland / Mid-Atlantic Region; travel to target states and cities as needed.

Company

hirify.global develops solar-powered, AI-assisted cameras that automate traffic-law enforcement and improve pedestrian and road safety.

What you will do

• Support state- and county-level legislative campaigns across multiple states.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments and flag risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Build relationships with local officials, staffers, coalition partners, advocates, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate day-to-day work with local lobbyists and government relations consultants.
• Draft talking points, one-pagers, testimony, and briefing documents for meetings with officials.
• Represent hirify.global at city council meetings, county hearings, and community events while maintaining campaign and relationship tracking.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in state or local government relations, public affairs, campaigns, or a related field.
• Direct experience supporting or executing state or local legislative campaigns, including bill tracking, coalition support, or stakeholder outreach.
• Strong understanding of state legislature and county or city government processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting materials for officials and representing an organization in external meetings.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple states, relationships, and timelines simultaneously.
• Comfort working autonomously in a fast-moving startup and genuine interest in public and road safety policy.

Nice to have

• Experience at a public affairs or government relations consulting firm.
• Existing relationships with state legislators, county officials, or advocacy organizations.
• Experience with polling, message testing, or public communications campaigns.

Culture & Benefits

• Work focused on reducing traffic deaths and improving road safety.
• Fast-moving startup environment with meaningful ownership.
• Competitive compensation and early-stage equity.
• Series A funding of $22 million led by Bain Capital.