DC-Based Government Affairs Lead – Federal & State Policy

SentiLink Corp; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible paid time off

Regular company-wide in-person events

Home office stipend

Job summary

SentiLink Corp in Washington, DC is expanding its government affairs function and seeks a policy-savvy Government Affairs Manager to lead advocacy strategy with Congress, regulators, and coalitions, directing a nationwide lobbyist bench. Collaboration with Public Sector sales, marketing, and leadership shapes the policy environment to support SentiLink’s mission.

This role requires base in Washington, DC, frequent in-person engagement, and the ability to drive strategy across federal and state

Qualifications

• 4+ years in public policy, government relations, or legislative affairs.
• Working knowledge of federal legislative/regulatory processes, esp. financial services/identity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with bipartisan credibility.
• Strong ability to build relationships across Congress, regulators, and industry.
• Analytical thinker with data-driven approach.
• Self-starter in a fast-moving cross-functional environment.
• Genuine interest in fraud, identity and privacy policy depth.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day federal advocacy, building relationships across Congressional offices and committees.
• Direct SentiLink’s bench of federal and state lobbyists and translate work into budget and procurement insights.
• Support Public Sector sales cycles with policy language, procurement timing, and identity standards.
• Engage trade associations and coalitions, maximizing value from memberships.
• Monitor state legislative developments on data brokers, privacy, and identity.
• Prepare briefing materials and represent SentiLink at meetings, hearings, roundtables, and events.

Skills

Public policy experience

Federal processes knowledge

Communication skills

Writing and public speaking

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Interest in fraud/identity policy

Job description

SentiLink Corp in Washington, DC is expanding its government affairs function and seeks a policy-savvy Government Affairs Manager to lead advocacy strategy with Congress, regulators, and coalitions, directing a nationwide lobbyist bench. Collaboration with Public Sector sales, marketing, and leadership shapes the policy environment to support SentiLink’s mission.

This role requires base in Washington, DC, frequent in-person engagement, and the ability to drive strategy across federal and state