Senior Manager, US State and Local Government Relations & Policy

Leads public policy engagement at the state and local level across the US, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to drive growth and innovation. Reports directly to the Chief Policy Officer.

Overview

Department

Management

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$190,000 - $220,000 per year

Location

San Francisco, United States, North America

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Requirements

Proven track record in US Public Affairs and the development of Public Policy positions.

Minimum 7+ years of experience in policy setting environments in government, corporations, consultancies, or digital trade associations.

Possess experience in stakeholder identification, outreach, and engagement at the state and local level

Strong commercial awareness, resilience, cultural understanding and diplomacy.

Great relationship building skills, with an ability to confidently interact with senior leaders across regions.

Ability to advocate externally and articulate impacts of digital policies internally; strong skills in translating complex digital concepts into tangible policy recommendations.

Pragmatic decision maker who confidently responds in times of ambiguity, urgency, and high-stakes.

Confident in fast-paced digital environments, with ability to manage and execute multiple policy initiatives, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

Strong ability to manage very diverse stakeholders, strategies and projects simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Stellar judgment

Responsibilities

Ensure integrity and uphold Tools for Humanity's corporate values and adherence to laws, regulations, and compliance principles.

Develop, lead and implement innovative and industry-leading governmental affairs policy, strategy and activities to support the objectives of Tools for Humanity in the US.

Cultivate relationships with government officials at state and local level to advocate for the responsible use of digital identity solutions.

Lead outreach to state and local and state level policymakers and offices

Oversee government and consultancy relationships, integrating seamlessly with Tools for Humanity's internal teams.

Engage with digital trade associations, tech industry partners, non-profit groups, and other allies to champion Tools for Humanity's policy positions.

Prioritize advocacy needs in coordination closely with Legal, Communications, and other internal teams.

Collaborate on developing relevant policy positions, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy action plans related to digital identity and privacy.

Keep senior executives informed about the political and policy landscape.

Benefits

Competitive long term incentive package

Healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend