Director, State Government Affairs

Job Description
Director, State Government Affairs

Location: Remote/Hybrid (with travel up to 30%)

Employment Type: Full-time

Recruiting Firm: Symbiotic Services

Overview:
Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Director of State Government Affairs to lead and implement public policy strategies across a multi-state region in the U.S. The ideal candidate will be proactive, strategic, and skilled at influencing legislative and regulatory environments to support business objectives. This role involves high-level interaction with legislators, regulators, advocacy groups, and trade associations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company's regional stateand local government affairs strategy.
• Serve as the primary liaison withelected officials, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond topolicy developments and emerging legislative issues.
• Manage external consultants andensure alignment with company priorities.
• Develop strategic responses toproposed legislation or regulations.
• Provide detailed reports andstrategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain relationshipswith local political organizations and advocacy groups.
• Represent the company in industrycoalitions and trade associations.
• Support event planning, budgetforecasting, and internal communication efforts.
• Define and measure keyperformance indicators related to government affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in PoliticalScience, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience ingovernment affairs, lobbying, or public policy.
• Deep understanding of U.S. stateand local legislative/regulatory processes.
• Strong skills in strategicplanning, public speaking, legislative analysis, and relationshipbuilding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Officeand Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to communicate complexissues to varied audiences and manage cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to traveldomestically up to 30% and attend early morning/evening events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relatedfield.
• Experience in a highly regulatedindustry (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, pharmaceuticals).
• Background in corporate,legislative, or regulatory settings.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid role with in-office andremote flexibility.
• Requires regular use of computer,phone, and occasional travel.
• Must be comfortable sitting,standing, or walking for extended periods.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental,vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan withdollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, plus 5% annual company contribution
• Generous PTO and 15 company-paidholidays
• Hybrid work schedule and summerhours
• Casual dress policy
• Education assistance and employeereferral program
• Recognition and employee discountprograms