Manager, Government Affairs

Veracity Software Inc; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Government Affairs Specialist. The role involves monitoring legislative developments, developing advocacy strategies, and advising leadership on policy issues. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in government affairs and hold a degree in political science or a related field, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in government affairs or lobbying.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Self-starter with proactive initiative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze political and legislative developments.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies at various levels.
• Advise senior leadership on public policy issues.

Skills

Government affairs understanding

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Location: Stamford, Connecticut • Employment type: Full-time • Salary: $125,000.00-$142,000.00 per year

What You’ll Do

• Legislative & Political Monitoring: monitor and analyze relevant political, legislative and regulatory developments and assess the potential impact for our company.
• Developing & Executing Advocacy Strategies: prioritize impacting topics and develop & execute respective advocacy strategies at local, state and federal level to avoid harm and create competitive advantages.
• Relationship Building & Creating Political Goodwill: analyze, build and maintain relationships with key government officials, stakeholders and industry associations.
• Internal Advisory Role: advise the company's senior leadership on public policy issues, ensuring that the political dimension of the company's business is aligned with its overall business objectives and investment strategies.
• Steering of Projects, ad-hoc-Teams and external Consultants: manage internal and external networks as well as consultancies providing advice for PAG relevant topics.

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government relations, or a related field is desired. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or a related role, with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process - ideally in the Client sector with good understanding of issues impacting businesses including, but not limited to, plastics, packaging, ingredient restrictions, taxes/tariffs and EU regulations.
• Knowledge of political institutions & processes, respective personal contacts and familiarity with sustainability matters and the role of NGOs the Client industry are an asset.
• Self-starter: ability to work independently, showing own pro-active initiative and be willing to go for the extra mile, be creative, don't expect to be told what to do next, suggest new solutions to problems.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize, result-oriented, proper attention to details.
• Good communicator and easy networker, despite in both external and internal organizations.
• Ability to transfer business language into politically relevant arguments (et vice versa) and to manage complex as well as layman language.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
• Analytical and conceptual strength as well as good project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage complex policy matters.
• Experience With Global Organizations Is Preferred
• Open and reliable, with clear ethical basis.