Government Relations Manager

Who We Are

We are a team of advocacy and legislative professionals working to drive change through rulemaking, community organizing, and coalition building to support our policy priorities. Our small but impactful team is composed of creative problem-solvers dedicated to advancing transportation equity through strategic government relations.

• Monitor, analyze, and track legislative and regulatory activity across assigned markets to identify business risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain working relationships with policymakers, agency staff, legislative aides, and third-party advocates.
• Draft high-impact position papers, testimony, comment letters, and internal policy memos.
• Support the coordination of external lobbyists and advocacy consultants in assigned jurisdictions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal and Operations, to translate policy developments into actionable business guidance.
• Represent HopSkipDrive in stakeholder meetings, coalition convenings, and public forums.
• Contribute to internal reporting on legislative status, hearing calendars, and advocacy progress.
• Utilize AI tools to support research, drafting, and workflow efficiency consistent with team standards.

Who You Are

You are a highly organized, detail-oriented strategist with a proven track record in developing and overseeing results-driven policy campaigns. You are a skilled communicator who can navigate complex regulatory language and serve as a key advisor on all matters related to government affairs.

• At least 5-6 years of combined experience in government relations, regulatory agencies, or public policy roles.
• Proven ability to research and analyze statutes and regulations with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with the legislative process and managing relationships with external lobbyists.