Government Affairs Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of regional government relations strategies in the Northeast US (Boston, Hartford, New York Metro, Philadelphia).
• Build and maintain deep relationships with state and local elected officials, policymakers, trade associations, and think tanks.
• Represent company interests and manage outside consultants' advocacy efforts before state legislatures and local governments.
• Develop and execute a Northeast region political engagement strategy, including community engagement and corporate citizenship initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal, Marketing, and Communications teams to monitor, analyze, and report on legislative measures and regulatory policies.
• Track and analyze impactful state and local legislative measures, political campaigns, and ballot initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate, trade association, or multi-client government relations consulting, or relevant state/local government service.
• Ability to travel within the Northeast region and occasional national travel for conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of state and local legislative processes and regional policymakers.
• Advanced degree.
• Proven ability to translate business goals into effective advocacy strategies and political relationship programs.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and legislative/policy analysis skills.
• Experience managing complex projects, budgets, and external consultants.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with senior executives and government officials.

Benefits

• Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan and bonus opportunities.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

About the Company

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.