State Government Affairs Manager - Great Lakes Region

Changent

United States

Remote

USD 85,275 - 102,330

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a remote Human Resources Specialist to lead advocacy efforts across the Great Lakes Region. This role involves building bipartisan relationships with stakeholders, managing lobbying strategies, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy and at least 5 years of experience in advocacy and lobbying. The position offers a competitive salary and requires travel within the region.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in lobbying or advocacy.
Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes.
Experience managing contract lobbyists and coalitions is required.

Responsibilities

Influence state and local policymakers to sustain public funding.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program execution.
Maintain compliance with lobbying laws and regulations.

Skills

Lobbying

Advocacy

Public Policy

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

This range is provided by Changent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,275.00/yr - $102,330.00/yr

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Human Resources Specialist | Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Supervisory Role: No

Compensation Range: $85,275.00 - $102,330.00

Location: Remote, U.S.— Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, or Kentucky.

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position overview

The Government Affairs Manager advances the mission of the client's programs by strengthening public funding and policies that support families, children, and communities. This role leads state legislative and grassroots advocacy strategies to ensure the programs not only grow but also thrive long term. A core part of the role is relationship-building — cultivating trust and influence with state and local policymakers, district congressional staff, stakeholders, and funders to create lasting support for our programs.

This is a remote position responsible for advocacy efforts across the Great Lakes Region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. The role requires regular travel within this region, as well as occasional travel to other parts of the country for key meetings and conferences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

40% | Stakeholder Relations

Influence state and local elected officials and other policymakers to sustain and grow public funding for all programs.
Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with elected officials, agency staff, congressional district staff, political influencers, community leaders, coalitions, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a collaborative thought partner and responsive resource for state officials overseeing program funding and implementation.
Mobilize grassroots advocates, political influencers, and stakeholder partnerships to advance advocacy goals, including hosted events, forums, and media engagement.
Manage state lobbying contracts within assigned region, ensuring accountability and performance.
Develop and execute annual strategies and tactics to achieve national and state advocacy goals, state-level policy objectives, funding targets, and public-private partnership goals.
Track and analyze public policy and funding trends affecting assigned states and implementing partners.
Expand state- and locally allocated funding opportunities and pursue regulatory changes to improve program efficiency and impact.
Implement strategies that support national public policy priorities through state-level efforts, reinforcing maternal, infant, and early childhood supports, nurse and mental health clinician workforce, and relevant mental health policies.

25% | Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support implementing partners in program execution, blended/braided funding strategies, and compliance with regulatory or administrative requirements.
Assist in planning and executing PGA-related advocacy events and meetings as needed.
Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, political climates, and fiscal conditions.

10% | Compliance Tracking

Submit progress updates in Salesforce and other reporting systems accurately and on time.
Maintain compliance with all applicable lobbying laws and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in lobbying or advocacy, including legislative and regulatory processes, budget cycles, and working with elected officials or federal, state, and local government agencies.
Minimum 5 years of experience developing and executing strategic and tactical plans at the state level.
Minimum 2 years of experience managing contract lobbyists, with knowledge of lobbying strategies and compliance requirements.
Minimum 2 years of experience building and managing coalitions and partnerships.
Excellent organizational, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Familiarity with public funding, policies, and programs supporting maternal/child health, IECMH, and child welfare, including Title V, TANF, and MIECHV.
Knowledge of Medicaid, health care systems, or managed care preferred.
Experience working for an elected official is preferred.
Ability to travel up to 30%.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Director, Policy & Government Affairs and will have 0 direct reports.

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