First American

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Job Description: • Define and lead a comprehensive state government affairs strategy aligned with corporate or organizational goals. • Serve as the chief spokesperson and representative to legislative, regulatory, and executive branches at the local and state levels. • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments at the state level. • Find opportunities and risks and develop advocacy plans to advance interests and address potential challenges. • Build and manage high-level relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, and policy influencers. • Lead issue advocacy campaigns, legislative negotiations, and coalition-building efforts. • Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to lobbying disclosure rules and ethics guidelines. • Collaborate with industry peers, trade associations, and other organizations to build coalitions and partnerships that support First American policy objectives. • Collaborate closely with legal, public affairs, corporate communications, and business units. • Develop and lead the company’s PAC strategy, including contribution planning, governance, and recruitment. • Frequent travel required, up to 50% Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree, (Master’s preferred). • 12+ years of progressively senior experience in state government affairs, policy, or a related domain. • Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, including policy development and administrative procedure. • Executive presence and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. • Background in lobbying, legal, or public policy strongly preferred. • Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in an effective and compelling manner. • Critical thinker with the ability to solve problems and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency with state legislative procedures and the established channels of communication between pertinent committees, legislative offices, and state agencies is preferred. Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k • PTO/paid sick leave • Employee stock purchase plan