Manager, Local Affairs

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for City and County of Los Angeles elected offices and departmental partners
• Oversee high-level engagements with local government partners, including briefing preparation and meeting execution
• Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate coordinated stakeholder outreach
• Manage action items and follow-ups from stakeholder meetings
• Plan and facilitate presentations at public forums and events with government leaders
• Drive execution of State & Local Affairs projects and initiatives
• Develop high-quality briefing materials, reports, and presentations
• Oversee legislative and regulatory initiatives and provide strategic risk assessments
• Track priority issues and synthesize updates for leadership

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in government, government relations, or a related fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated track record of driving initiatives within the City of Los Angeles and LA County
• Experience building relationships with local government partners in Southern California
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, operational, and program execution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Undergraduate degree in public policy, political science, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of City of Los Angeles and LA County government processes
• Experience researching and drafting briefing materials for Senior Leadership
• Working knowledge of CRM and project management software like Smartsheets

About the Company

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.