Government Relations Specialist

Overview

Corporate Tools is hiring a Government Relations Specialist. You will be a traditional company employee. This is a remote position, but we prefer someone near one of our local offices as you'd be welcome to come hangout with us in-office as well. Our main offices are in Post Falls, ID, and Spokane, WA; we also have satellite offices across the country in 25 states.


We work with a ton of government agencies across the country, and honestly, we could use a smart, organized person to help us keep those relationships running smoothly.


We're on the hunt for someone who has experience in public policy - maybe you've supported multi-state government relations teams, worked with trade associations, or tracked legislation and regulatory changes like a pro. You should be comfortable researching, monitoring, and reporting on political and policy developments, and ideally, you know how to build strong relationships with external stakeholders.


If you enjoy the world of government relations, like keeping things on track, and want to help us work better with the powers that be, let's talk.

Wage


$80,000 to $90,000 / year


Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision Full coverage for employees - nothing comes out of your paycheck. Plus an annual review with a raise option.
• Time off that grows with you 22 days PTO + 4 holidays to start. After 3 years it bumps to 29 days, and after 5 years you move to flexible time off - not accrued, not capped. Take time off when you want.
• Parental leave & 401(k) match Paid parental leave, plus up to 6% company 401(k) matching with no vesting period - it's yours from day one.
• Quarterly allowance Spend it on whatever makes work better: a comfier remote setup, continuing-education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for a coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever.
• No dumb perks (and a trail mix bar) No weekend dog-walking gimmicks that look cool but cost nothing because nobody uses them. We spend on benefits you'll actually use - an open-concept office, friendly coworkers, a creative environment, and yeah... a trail mix bar.

Responsibilities

• Work with Government Relations team to develop and drive advocacy and outreach strategies before federal and state legislative bodies and regulatory agencies on key business issues
• Engage policymakers and other policy stakeholders to protect the company's interests and public policy goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to drive the development of public policy positions
• Conduct research and analysis on trending legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues
• Assist with building and maintaining relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies and legislative bodies (state legislative bodies, Congress, administration officials)
• Contribute to team projects, deliverables, and presentations on a diverse range of legislative and policy topics
• Develop briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders on legislative and regulatory issues
• Engage with industry associations and third-party coalitions on relevant issues
• Travel (35% - 40%) to represent the company before legislative bodies and industry events

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (highly preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
• At least 2- 4 years of previous, demonstrated experience in a government relations role
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and policy making processes
• An ability to develop and maintain political and key stakeholder relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to positively interact with diverse political bodies, build relationships, and resolve conflicts diplomatically
• Excellent legislative research, writing, research and analysis skills
• Ability to travel 25% - 35%, on average, based on the needs of the company