Government Relations Manager

About the role

The transportation industries in which UZURV operates are regulated by a myriad of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. How these laws and regulations are written, interpreted, and administered impacts the business environment within which we operate, as well as the ways we can serve our clients and riders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the legislative and regulatory landscape, and help us to keep track of new and evolving federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Support our efforts to engage with federal, state and local policy-makers, and help us to work with our clients to design programs and services that comply with the requirements of these laws and regulations, and that best meet the needs of the riders and communities we serve.
• Build and maintain working relationships with policymakers, agency staff, legislative aides, and third-party advocates.
• Draft high-impact position papers, testimony, comment letters, and internal policy memos.
• Coordinate with external lobbyists and advocacy consultants in assigned jurisdictions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate policy developments into actionable business guidance.
• Represent UZURV in stakeholder meetings, coalition convenings, and public forums.
• Contribute to internal reporting on legislative status, hearing calendars, and advocacy progress.
• Utilize AI tools to support research, drafting, and workflow efficiency consistent with team standards.

Requirements

• A highly organized, detail-oriented strategist with a proven track record in developing and overseeing results-driven policy campaigns.
• A skilled communicator who can navigate complex regulatory language and serve as a key advisor on matters related to government affairs.
• At least three years of combined experience in government relations, regulatory agencies, or public policy roles.
• A proven ability to research and analyze statutes and regulations with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with the legislative process and managing relationships with external lobbyists.
• A strong ability to translate complex policy impacts into clear guidance for business stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience serving as a public face to policymakers and governmental contacts.
• A proven track record of building relationships with diverse stakeholders to further organizational missions.
• Strong organizational skills for managing and advancing several policy initiatives simultaneously.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify policy-related opportunities in rapidly shifting markets.

Qualifications

• At least three years of combined experience in government relations, regulatory agencies, or public policy roles.
• A proven ability to research and analyze statutes and regulations with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with the legislative process and managing relationships with external lobbyists.
• A strong ability to translate complex policy impacts into clear guidance for business stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience serving as a public face to policymakers and governmental contacts.
• A proven track record of building relationships with diverse stakeholders to further organizational missions.
• Strong organizational skills for managing and advancing several policy initiatives simultaneously.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify policy-related opportunities in rapidly shifting markets.

Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory language
• Experience with the legislative process
• Relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple policy initiatives
• Use of AI tools for research and drafting

Benefits

• 401K matching
• Healthcare benefits package
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Collaborative team-based work environment

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the client base.