Senior State Government Affairs Lead — Remote

Payactiv, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Unlimited PTO

Gym reimbursement

Paid time off to volunteer

Paid Family Leave

Office lunches

Growth opportunities

Team collaboration

Résumé du poste

Payactiv is a FinTech company focused on Earned Wage Access, helping workers access their wages. We seek a Director of State Government Affairs to lead nationwide state legislative and regulatory strategy, building bipartisan relationships and coordinating campaigns.

The role is remote (U.S.) or in-person at Payactiv's Milpitas, CA headquarters, with 30–50% travel and reporting to the Head of Public Policy. Join a mission-driven team making a difference.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years in state government relations or related fields.
• Experience with state legislatures, governors' offices, regulatory agencies.
• Proven success advancing legislation across multiple states.
• Strong bipartisan relationships with policymakers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and self-directed; travel during sessions.
• Experience in payroll, labor policy, fintech, or regulated industries preferred.

Responsabilités

• Execute state legislative strategy across priority states with session plans and advocacy.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, staff, officials, and in-state stakeholders.
• Develop state-specific legislative strategies, bill development, coalitions, and policymaker education.
• Coordinate legislative outreach, committee meetings, hearings, and lobbyist activities.
• Represent Payactiv before state legislatures, committees, agencies, and trade associations.
• Prepare and deliver legislative testimony as lead representative.
• Monitor state legislative activity and provide timely updates and strategic recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to advance Earned Wage Access legislation.
• Support long-term policy strategy and annual government affairs planning.

Connaissances

State government relations

Public policy

Lobbying

Bipartisan relationships

Communication skills

Public speaking

Project management

Travel flexibility

Fintech/regulatory knowledge

Description du poste

Payactiv is a FinTech company focused on Earned Wage Access, helping workers access their wages. We seek a Director of State Government Affairs to lead nationwide state legislative and regulatory strategy, building bipartisan relationships and coordinating campaigns.

The role is remote (U.S.) or in-person at Payactiv's Milpitas, CA headquarters, with 30–50% travel and reporting to the Head of Public Policy. Join a mission-driven team making a difference.