Changent

Lead state legislative and grassroots advocacy strategies, build bipartisan relationships with policymakers, manage lobbying contracts, and ensure compliance with lobbying laws. | Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years lobbying or advocacy experience including legislative processes, 2+ years managing lobbyists, coalition building, and knowledge of maternal/child health policies. | Position: State Government Affairs Manager - Central Region Reports To: Senior Manager, State Government Affairs Department: Policy & Government Affairs Supervisory Role: No Compensation Range: $85,275.00 - $102,330.00 Location: Remote, U.S must reside in Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah. FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt POSITION OVERVIEW The Government Affairs Manager advances the mission of the clients 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 Central Region: Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah. 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. 25% | Advocacy & Strategy • 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 Senior Manager, State Affairs and has no direct reports.

Lead and manage state legislative and advocacy strategies, build relationships with policymakers, oversee a team, and report on state policy developments. | 7+ years of state lobbying/advocacy experience, strategic planning, coalition management, people leadership, and knowledge of maternal and child health policies. | Position: Senior Manager, State Government Affairs Reports To: Director, Policy & Government Affairs Department: Policy & Government Affairs Supervisory Role: Yes Compensation Range: $100,325.87 - $120,391.04 Location: Remote, U.S. FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Manager leads execution of state legislative, regulatory, and advocacy strategies that support the growth, sustainability, and impact of public funding and policies. This position manages state-level activities, implements processes and standard procedures, and provides expertise in state policy and legislative matters. The Senior Manager serves as a subject matter expert in state government relations and builds strong relationships with both state and local policymakers to advance support for Changent programs. This position monitors program opportunities at the state level and identifies challenges and solutions to advance our mission and purpose. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 40% | Operational Oversight • Lead day-to-day state government affairs strategies and operations. • Advance state legislative and regulatory priorities set by senior leadership. • Track and assess state policy trends and legislative developments affecting home visiting programs and related initiatives. • Provide technical guidance and expertise on state government relations and legislative matters. • Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of state advocacy initiatives and regional strategies. • Identify operational challenges in state affairs and implement practical solutions. • Plan and prepare for high-impact state legislative or regulatory events. • Identify emerging state policy risks and opportunities and recommend actions. 25% | Advocacy Relations • Execute state legislative, regulatory, and advocacy strategies to advance policy priorities and funding goals. • Build and maintain relationships with state associations, stakeholders, policymakers, , and funders to support Changent programs. • Lead development and management of state agency and partner government relations support plans. • Coordinate grassroots advocates and stakeholder partnerships to meet state advocacy objectives. • Maintain consistency and quality in state-specific advocacy materials. • Position Changent as a trusted resource for state policymakers by providing a sound voice and expertise on key policy issues. 25% | People Leadership • Lead state affairs team, provide ongoing coaching, and performance feedback. • Set clear performance goals and monitor achievement of objectives. • Provide coaching and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen team skills. • Identify talent gaps and recommend staffing or development solutions to optimize team effectiveness. • Equip team and volunteers with the resources and tools for effective advocacy. • Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-region coordination. 10% | Reporting & Communication • Track, analyze, and report on state policy developments and trends. • Prepare progress reports on state advocacy metrics, legislative, and regulatory developments. • Ensure timely and accurate data submissions in Salesforce, Quorum, and other reporting systems. • Communicate updates effectively to internal stakeholders. • Translate complex state policy information for internal audiences. • Coordinate multi-stakeholder advocacy campaigns to advance state-level policy priorities. • Develop and maintain issue briefs, fact sheets, and policy talking points tailored to state audiences. • Monitor and report on state legislative sessions, committee hearings, and budget proposals. • Represent Changent at external events, coalitions, and working groups to amplify advocacy impact. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, public policy, or a related field required. • Master’s degree in public administration, health care administration, public policy, or a related field preferred. • Minimum 7 years’ experience in state lobbying or advocacy, including legislative and regulatory processes, budget cycles, and work with elected officials. • Minimum 7 years’ experience developing and executing strategic and tactical plans at the state level. • Minimum 7 years’ experience influencing state funding decisions, policies, and legislation through lobbying, advocacy, and education. • Minimum 7 years’ experience managing contract lobbyists with knowledge of lobbying strategies and compliance requirements. • Minimum 7 years’ experience building and managing coalitions and partnerships. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in people and program management. • Proven expertise in state legislation, budgets, government operations, regulatory processes, coalition-building, advocacy strategy, and performance monitoring. • Strong organizational, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills. • Knowledge of public funding, policies, and programs that support maternal and child health and/or two-generation initiatives, including Title V, TANF, and MIECHV SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position reports to the Director, Policy & Government Affairs and may have up to six direct reports.