Director of State and Local Government Affairs

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain K2 Space's presence and relationships across California state and local government, with a focus on the State Legislature, the Governor's office, relevant state agencies, and Los Angeles-area local government.
• Develop and execute K2's California state and local engagement strategy to drive awareness, unlock support for growth plans, and navigate potential policy or regulatory hurdles.
• Brief state, local, and federal VIPs on K2's mission, priorities, and growth plans.
• Lead planning and execution for hosting officials and other VIPs at the factory.
• Identify and attend key state and local events relevant to K2 to build visibility and relationships.
• Monitor state and local legislative and regulatory activity relevant to K2's business and keep leadership informed of developments and opportunities.
• Register as a state lobbyist if required and represent K2 Space in direct engagement with state and local officials.
• Work closely with the government affairs and communication teams to ensure seamless communication and strategy execution across all levels of government.

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of experience in government or government affairs at the state or local level in California or Los Angeles or Sacramento, respectively.
• Strong existing California political network.
• Effective briefing skills to represent K2 before state, local, and federal policymakers and related groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate highly-technical subjects into clear policy positions and decision points for government officials.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work across the company to achieve outcomes.