State Government Relations Manager

Job Title: Senior State Government Relations Manager

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Position Summary:
**The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior State Government Relations Manager in the Southern Region of the United States. Reporting to the Director of State Government Relations, this position assists in developing, communicating, and clarifying the Foundation’s stance on legislation, regulations, and other proposals to state lawmakers, regulators, and government officials. This role monitors legislative and regulatory activities, identifies relevant areas for the Foundation, and maintains strategic relationships with state elected officials and agency staff.

This individual’s legislative portfolio will cover the Southern Region of the United States. This position will be based remotely within the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.

Key Responsibilities:

Legislative Affairs:  

• Develop, communicate, and explain the Foundation’s position on legislation, regulations, and other proposals to state lawmakers, regulators, and other government officials, with oversight and supervision from manager 

• Manage a portfolio of states within assigned territory in the country 

• Lead legislative and regulatory priorities and identify areas of importance to the Foundation 

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with state lawmakers, staff, and agencies 

• Draft written testimony, talking points, briefings, and PowerPoint Presentations for various audiences. Provide in-person and remote legislative testimony before legislative committees and external stakeholder organizations including but not limited to, other Parkinson’s organizations and non-Parkinson’s organizations 

• Issue Monitoring and Analysis: Stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments at the state level that may impact the Foundation’s community.  Conduct thorough analysis to assess potential implications and inform strategic advocacy efforts 

• Develop subject matter expertise on a range of policy issues that impact the Parkinson’s community 

Advocacy Efforts:  

• Work in a team environment in conjunction with the Foundation’s Advocacy team toward more “in-state” policy-oriented events such as Lobby Days and coordinated coalition efforts with the patient community 

• Duties may include assistance with planning and logistics regarding policy-related events and webinars 

Coalition Engagement:  

• Support creating and maintaining strong relationships with other research, healthcare, and patient organizations.  As assigned, serve as the Foundation’s representative in various coalitions and work groups