Manager, State & Local Government Relations & Public Policy

About the role

We are seeking a strategic leader to develop and manage a state-level government relations team for Intuit. This role will be part of a dedicated team responsible for all state government relations and public policy initiatives, applying critical thinking to the operational needs of the business, the public policy landscape, and the regulatory environment. The focus will be on developing and executing strategies to resolve state policy and regulatory issues, supporting the successful delivery of Intuit’s products and services. This position is likely to focus on Southern/Southeast states.

Responsibilities

• Lead Intuit’s advocacy and relationship-building efforts with elected officials across approximately 15 states.
• Manage contract lobbyists, strengthen state-level coalitions, and drive grassroots initiatives.
• Shape and influence state legislation that impacts Intuit, ensuring policy priorities and business objectives are advanced effectively.
• Implement and advance state-level strategic advocacy and relationship outreach to support Intuit’s policy agenda, products, and business development objectives.
• Manage and direct the work of in-state consultants in collaboration with industry trade associations.
• Participate in industry trade organizations, attend national conferences, and develop trusted relationships to build support for key public policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Team, legal business partners, and business unit subject matter experts to influence state legislative and regulatory activity, creating business opportunities and mitigating challenges.
• Work collaboratively with Global Corporate Affairs and other colleagues on policy issues spanning multiple areas to ensure continuity and effectiveness.
• Adhere to Intuit’s operating value system, including compliance with the Code of Conduct, Political Accountability policies, and all applicable lobbying and campaign finance regulations.
• Build strategic, ongoing relationships with state agency leadership and key third parties, representing Intuit as needed.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Intuit’s business strategies, priorities, and challenges.
• Monitor and identify priority bills and issues in state legislatures that impact Intuit’s business and customers.
• Develop written analyses and strategic assessments regarding state agency issues, regulations, policies, and legislation.
• Participate in trade association meetings and manage trade group activity on priority issues; build a network of relevant contacts in third-party organizations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in multi-state government, state government affairs, advocacy, coalition-building, or state policy roles with a focus on DC and Southern/Southeast states.
• Experience in government relations and public policy in the technology industry, including industry affairs and coalition building.
• Strong understanding of state capital legislative and regulatory processes, along with the general state political/public policy environment impacting business organizations.
• Working familiarity (or ability to quickly obtain familiarity) with Intuit product offerings including QuickBooks, TurboTax, Mailchimp, and Credit Karma.
• Experience in project management and coordination of multiple stakeholders to drive goal achievement.
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple entities and quickly adapting strategy in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven capability to organize and lead multi-faceted internal and external teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-stakes environment.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills with the ability to develop long-term strategy and near-term tactical plans.
• Ability to operate effectively in multi-cultural business environments and communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated adherence to the highest ethical, moral, and personal values in professional dealings.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Pay

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay-for-performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards, and benefits. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. The expected base pay range for this position is provided in the job posting details.