Director, Government Affairs

DLRdmv®; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision

Job summary

DLRdmv® seeks a Government Affairs & Legislative Lobbyist to influence state policies impacting their operations. The role requires developing a comprehensive government affairs strategy and building strong relationships with lawmakers. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience in lobbying or government affairs and possess exceptional communication and relationship skills. A strong network within state legislatures and the ability to travel is also required. DLRdmv® offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or state legislative work.
• Proven success influencing policy outcomes and advancing legislative priorities.
• Strong network within one or more state legislatures; multi-state lobbying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-state government affairs strategy aligned with company priorities.
• Identify, track, and analyze legislation relevant to our industry.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state lawmakers and key government stakeholders.

Skills

Government affairs experience

Lobbying skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Job description

About DLRdmv

DLRdmv® provides streamlined software solutions for out-of-state title and registration processing. Our industry-leading solution DLR50™ features DMS integration, instant access to accurate fee quotes and forms, and full-service title processing. DLR50™ minimizes risks and keeps your loan processing on track. Trusted by dealerships nationwide, we now partner with financial institutions to simplify and accelerate the vehicle title and registration process - reducing errors, improving compliance, and enhancing the customer experience.

DLRdmv offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, and more.

DLRdmv is an EEO Employer. We sincerely appreciate your interest and will carefully evaluate your qualifications for employment. Be assured your opportunity for employment with our company will be based only on your merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, or any other factor unrelated to job requirements.

About The Role

The Government Affairs & Legislative Lobbyist will lead our efforts to shape and influence state-level policy initiatives that impact our business. This role is responsible for building strategic relationships with policymakers, tracking key legislation, and positioning the company for inclusion on legislative dockets in targeted states. The ideal candidate brings strong lobbying experience, deep government networks, and the ability to translate policy opportunities into meaningful organizational outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a multi-state government affairs strategy aligned with company priorities
• Identify, track, and analyze legislation relevant to our industry
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state lawmakers, agencies, and key government stakeholders
• Position the company for participation in legislative discussions, hearings, and working groups
• Represent the company in meetings, hearings, and state capitol engagements
• Prepare and/or deliver Legislative presentations
• Own Government RFP strategy – from finding opportunities to RFP submission
• Craft clear policy positions, briefs, and talking points in partnership with internal teams
• Ensure compliance with state and federal lobbying laws and reporting requirements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or state legislative work
• Proven success influencing policy outcomes and advancing legislative priorities
• Strong network within one or more state legislatures; multi-state lobbying experience preferred
• Deep understanding of legislative processes, political dynamics, and regulatory environments
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel overnight (35-50%)

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with operational excellence
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information
• Bias toward action and results-oriented mindset