Senior East Manager, National Engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contracting across over a dozen municipalities, overseeing trend monitoring and risk assessment with support from an associate
• Oversee a standardized, no-negotiation contracting strategy across 200 U.S. cities
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver national programming, including event production and execution
• Ensure alignment across program strategies and establish supporting protocols and processes
• Partner with senior city officials to proactively resolve issues and mitigate risk to LA28 national programs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead negotiation of municipal service agreements to support LA28 national programs, securing required approvals across legislative, regulatory, and administrative bodies
• Manage engagement with cities and external stakeholders, overseeing project planning and execution while establishing clear goals and outcomes
• Partner with municipalities and external stakeholders to drive public engagement and build enthusiasm for the LA28 Games
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with elected officials and key stakeholders

Background & Requirements

• Minimum 7+years of experience in government relations, policy advocacy, or a similar environment, with a track record of managing complex initiatives
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing contracts
• Proven ability to quickly cultivate and sustain relationships with local government stakeholders
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes, with experience developing briefing materials for senior leadership
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Expectations

• Proven ability to prioritize effectively and perform under pressure to meet deadlines
• Capacity to navigate ambiguity and develop innovative solutions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including delivering public presentations
• Able to strategically align complex, cross-functional workstreams
• Strong leadership skills, with experience motivating and managing diverse teams
• Able to navigate a complex national stakeholder landscape, including political dynamics and community issues

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Role may require working East Coast and Central Time Zone hours
• Ability to work onsite in a Los Angeles–based office, with flexibility to attend in-person meetings and events as needed
• Comfort working in an open floor plan environment, with the ability to remain effective
• Willingness to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support special events, travel, and the 2028 Games

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000-$140,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.