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Regional Government Affairs Manager – West & Midwest 

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Shape Policy Across States

Stateside Associates is a government relations consulting firm supporting Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits across all 50 states and D.C. For more than 30 years, we've helped clients understand state and local policy, build relationships, and advance their priorities. We're hiring a Regional Government Affairs Manager to support client work across Western and Midwestern states. You'll work on a range of technology policy issues, partner closely with colleagues across the country, and help clients respond to fast-moving developments in state legislatures and agencies.

The compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000.

This is a remote position.

Essential Duties:

  • Track legislation, regulations, and political developments across multiple Western and Midwestern states, identifying what matters for each client and why.
  • Work across a range of issues, including artificial intelligence, data privacy, content moderation, and energy policy.
  • Help develop state-specific advocacy plans that reflect client goals, local dynamics, and the broader policy landscape.
  • Draft bill analyses, policy recommendations, testimony, talking points, and proposed legislative language.
  • Build and maintain relationships with legislators, agency officials, staff, and other policy stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with contract lobbyists to keep advocacy efforts aligned and clients informed.
  • Collaborate with regional managers, analysts, and other Stateside colleagues to share intelligence, solve problems, and deliver consistent support across states.
  • Prepare weekly updates and brief clients and internal teams on developments, risks, and opportunities.
  • Travel for legislative meetings, hearings, conferences, and client engagements as needed.
 
Position Requirements
  • Approximately 5–8 years of experience in government affairs, technology policy, law, state government, or regulatory affairs.
  • Experience following or working on legislation in more than one state.
  • Strong writing and judgment, with the ability to turn complex policy developments into clear recommendations.
  • An interest in working across several issues and adapting to different state political environments.
  • A collaborative approach and comfort working with colleagues, clients, and external partners.
  • Experience working with contract lobbyists or in state government is a plus.
 
About the Organization LIFE AT STATESIDE





Stateside is full of fascinating people who are passionate about what they do. As part of our team, you can expect:





■ Prime Office Location: We are in the commercial district of Rosslyn in Arlington, Virginia. It's a diverse neighborhood that offers a lively bar scene, fine dining, retail, green spaces, public art, and unparalleled views of D.C. and the Potomac River. The Rosslyn Metro, a five minute walk from the office, has access to the orange, blue, and silver lines.





■ Competitive Benefits and Collaborate Work Environment: Benefits include competitive compensation, health and dental insurance coverage, long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), and flexibility to telework one day from home. We also host frequent team-building and social activities. Idea-sharing is the cornerstone of what we do. Everyone is encouraged to submit ideas and collaborate on ways we can better serve clients.





■ Our Clients: Our client partners include Fortune 50 corporations, trade associations, advocacy coalitions, the federal government, and nonprofits.





■ Our Career Approach: Professional development is important to us. We're focused on providing training and feedback to help you grow in your role and, more importantly, your career.


 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

This position is currently accepting applications.

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