Government Affairs Associate

About the role

Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States, expanding globally. The Government Affairs Associate will engage with state legislators, regulators, and stakeholders in existing and target markets, introduce the company, describe solution benefits, and explain how Metrc supports the state. The role requires deep understanding of public policy formulation, implementation, and change; excellent written and oral communication; relationship‑building skills; passion for technology policy; ability to define and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy; motivation, quick thinking, detail orientation, and comfort working in a fast‑growing, cross‑functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Embodies Metrc’s Leadership Principles
• Supports the design and implementation of state government affairs strategies in the assigned territory to advance the company’s business interests
• Oversees state government affairs consultants and lobbyists in the territory: identify and build relationships with state stakeholder groups; actively monitor or participate in state associations; monitor state regulator or commission meetings; monitor lobbyists to ensure company and state compliance requirements are maintained
• Facilitate communication across departments to ensure timely information and subject‑matter expert consultation when needed
• Collaborate with Metrc Marketing, Communications, and consultant teams on planning and development of state government communications, events, and campaigns, including creation of talking points and materials
• Track, flag, and report legislative developments using legislative tracking software
• Analyze legislation and regulations to identify potential impacts to the business
• Build relationships with government officials and policymakers
• Report on key metrics such as meetings, testimony, and bill outcomes using CRM software
• Collaborate with GA Director on Annual Report
• Coordinate as necessary with internal and external teams on responses to risks and opportunities
• Support Government Affairs Director in political compliance
• Support Metrc’s proposals for government procurements
• Perform other additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, management, or a related field
• Minimum two years of government affairs experience, preferably across multiple states and on technology issues (or in another regulated industry)
• Experience working in state government or a state legislature a plus
• Experience working in a broad range of policy, regulatory, and legal environments a plus
• Ability to work independently yet collaboratively with internal and external peers, elected officials, regulators, and constituencies; exercise judgment and discretion in matters of significance; operate with integrity and within company core values
• Demonstrated understanding of the policy‑making process; ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation and regulations
• Familiarity with Quorum or other legislative tracking software, Salesforce or other CRM software, and MS Office
• Ability to work well under pressure on multiple projects while producing high‑quality deliverables within critical deadlines
• Travel required; willing to work evenings and weekends as needed (approximately 30% of work time)
• Remote position; frequently required to sit, talk or hear; continual use of visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard and mouse