Senior State Government Relations Manager (Southern Region)

Legislative Affairs:  

• →Develop, communicate, and explain the Foundation’s position on legislation, regulations, and other proposals to state lawmakers, regulators, and other government officials, with oversight and supervision from manager 

• →Manage a portfolio of states within assigned territory in the country 

• →Lead legislative and regulatory priorities and identify areas of importance to the Foundation 

• →Build and maintain strategic relationships with state lawmakers, staff, and agencies 

• →Draft written testimony, talking points, briefings, and PowerPoint Presentations for various audiences. Provide in-person and remote legislative testimony before legislative committees and external stakeholder organizations including but not limited to, other Parkinson’s organizations and non-Parkinson’s organizations 

• →Issue Monitoring and Analysis: Stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments at the state level that may impact the Foundation’s community.  Conduct thorough analysis to assess potential implications and inform strategic advocacy efforts 
  
  
• →Develop subject matter expertise on a range of policy issues that impact the Parkinson’s community 

Advocacy Efforts:  

• →Work in a team environment in conjunction with the Foundation’s Advocacy team toward more “in-state” policy-oriented events such as Lobby Days and coordinated coalition efforts with the patient community 
  
  
• →Duties may include assistance with planning and logistics regarding policy-related events and webinars 

Coalition Engagement:  

• →Support creating and maintaining strong relationships with other research, healthcare, and patient organizations.  As assigned, serve as the Foundation’s representative in various coalitions and work groups 
  
  
• →Develop and build relationships for coalition engagement opportunities to support overall government relations priorities  

Team Administration/Operations:  

• →Attend staff meetings, internal and external coalition group meetings, support and/or manage other duties as they are assigned 
  
  
• →Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with relevant lobbying and disclosure requirements, and accurately report on advocacy activities, expenditures, and outcomes 

• Relevant experience working in state government affairs, public policy, public relations, political campaigns, trade association, nonprofit organization or a related role

• Relevant experience working directly with state lawmakers is preferred

• Ability to register as a state lobbyist in multiple states

• Strong organization and time management skills, acute attention to detail, and knowledge of MS Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word) are essential

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into compelling, actionable insights, and an understanding of the political landscape

• Demonstrated ability to research and grasp complex policy issues. History of effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills evidenced in part through successful presentations 

• Resourceful, results oriented, team-player 

• Working knowledge of SharePoint, Quorum, and Salesforce
  
  
• Ability to collaborate with team members to accomplish project goals and also be able to operate independently and take on projects proactively
  
  
• Approximately 20% day or overnight travel during peak legislative season to various states for legislative hearings, lobby days, press conferences, and other related events 
  
  
• Occasional overnight or day travel to NYC office, Washington, D.C., local events, and events around the country. Minimal to occasional evening/weekend work