Senior Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager

About the role

This role will shape public policy strategy and lead government affairs efforts that support the organization's growth in the public sector. The position will engage directly with policymakers and internal stakeholders to identify funding opportunities, monitor legislative developments, and translate complex government activity into actionable business recommendations. It is well suited for a professional who can build trusted external relationships while partnering closely with revenue teams and advising leadership on policy risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization before Congress and maintain relationships with key government officials
• Identify and develop new programmatic funding opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels
• Maintain a prioritized list of policy and funding opportunities with actionable recommendations
• Partner with Public Sector Sales to provide insight on legislative and regulatory developments
• Monitor governmental developments to inform broader policy strategy
• Manage outside consultants, evaluate their proposals, and hold them accountable for results
• Draft legislative and advocacy materials supporting government affairs priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of experience in public policy or government affairs, preferably with appropriations experience
• In-house government affairs experience, including coordination directly with sales or revenue organizations
• Deep understanding of the federal appropriations and budget process with a track record of funding outcomes
• Established relationships with congressional and federal agency officials in relevant sectors
• Strong judgment in evaluating policy opportunities based on rigorous analysis
• Experience working with outside consultants and assessing their strategies

Benefits

• Above-market total compensation through base salary and performance bonuses
• Equity opportunities in a high-growth public company
• Flexible, employee-led working model to support diverse needs
• Professional development stipend for growth and learning
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Pay

$109,480 – $211,600 annually