Government Relations Director

Overview:
Hey there, sleezeball! (Don't worry, we don't really feel that way.)
We don't want you having an affair with the government.
Corporate Tools is looking for a Government Relations Director, or really, a liaison, coordinator, or someone who can help us work with government agencies as smoothly and effectively as possible.
For us, it's not about the title; it's about the execution. But if you need a big title to sit in rooms with people who really like big titles, it's yours.
We're not looking for someone to manage lobbyists and send us updates. We're looking for someone who builds the machine.
We do a LOT of work with a LOT of different government agencies, and we could use some help coordinating with them, building relationships, and making those interactions run better.
Is that something you'd like to do?
Wage:
$180,000/year
Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
• Annual review with raise option
• 22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
  • After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company-not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want
  • The 4 holidays are: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
• Quarterly allowance
  • Use to make your remote work set up more comfortable, for continuing education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for your coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever
• Open concept office with friendly coworkers
• Creative environment where you can make a difference
• No dumb benefits like free dog walking on the weekends that snobby hipster places have to make you feel cool, but mathematically won't cost the company much money because you won't use it
• Trail Mix Bar --- oh yeah

Responsibilities:

• Talk to 300ish government agencies regularly
• Direct our lobbyists
• Craft our strategy towards working with governments, not against them
• Do what government affairs and government relations people do

Still following along and want to apply?
There are a lot of people working in Government Relations. If you want to stand out, show us how you've actually done the things we're looking for.
In your cover letter, tell us how you've accomplished the items listed in the Job Requirements section. Real examples beat buzzwords every time. We embrace change, learn fast, and grow from failure. Tell us how you do the same.
Requirements:

• Proven team builder. Demonstrated experience hiring, leading, and developing an internal government relations function. Experience limited to managing outside lobbying firms alone is not sufficient.
• Effective advocate and relationship builder. Ability to advance policy objectives assertively while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with legislators, regulators, and legislative staff.
• Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes. Familiarity with the real mechanics of policy making including committees, amendments, regulatory engagement, coalitions, and legislative timing. Experience with model law ecosystems such as the Uniform Law Commission is a plus.
• Strategic policy thinker. Demonstrated ability to develop long-term policy strategy, anticipate legislative developments, and execute multi-step advocacy plans.
• Credible presence with policymakers. Proven ability to represent an organization effectively in meetings with legislators, regulators, and other government stakeholders.
• Experience leading or coordinating multi-state legislative or regulatory policy campaigns.