Government Relations Analyst, State & Local

About the role

The Analyst, Government Relations – State & Local will advocate for the company's interests at the state and local levels of government and within industry groups. This position requires a strategic thinker with an understanding of regulatory environments and the ability to develop and implement advocacy strategies that protect and promote the company's business interests and growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the company in interactions with government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to influence state-level public policy and regulatory decisions.
• Advocate for the company on state legislative and regulatory issues.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes in key states, including Ohio, where the company operates.
• Assess the impact of regulatory developments on the company's operations and business strategy.
• Help implement advocacy strategies to address regulatory challenges and opportunities.
• Communicate regulatory and legislative developments to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations on government relations activities.
• Support the government relations team on other specified projects as needed.
• Participate in industry associations and coalitions to advance the company's interests.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of regulatory processes and government structures.
• Proactive, decisive, and able to work independently on a broad variety of subjects.
• Experience engaging with state government stakeholders.
• Strong detail orientation and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to remain objective and use discretion in all situations.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Resourceful, with a problem-solving aptitude, and ability to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations while handling confidential information appropriately and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in the fields of Political Science, Public Policy, or Law).

Travel

Occasional travel required.