The Government Affairs Senior Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight and coordination of key Government Affairs functions.

Maintain responsibility for oversight of lobbyist consultants in multiple states; assist in tracking Government Affairs issues that will potentially impact the company’s strategic and business interests; including legislation/regulations, policy issues, key meetings, and special initiatives strategiesAssist in lobbyist state compliance process Simultaneously manage multiple complex projects Coordinate internal feedback and input from Regional and Franchise/Business Leadership on legislation and policy developmentConduct research on legislation, regulations, policy, and political issuesCoordinate policy development and management for top policy areasEngage with consultants to develop robust advocacy strategiesAssist Senior Director with strategic planningDrive communications and outreach efforts, including:Assist Senior Director in developing outreach messaging strategiesRefine playbooks for enhancing Quest's presence in specific states or regions, support execution of same Support Senior Director in partnering with other internal departments to amplify and influence messagingAssist in drafting internal Government Affairs communications, including newsletters and progress reportsDrive other communications and outreach efforts as directed Assist internal teams and external consultants to coordinate Quest PAC contributions, compliance, and recordkeepingOrganize large-scale meetings, conferences, webinars and other functions as necessary; assist in preparation of presentations and meeting materialsMaintain accountability for meeting timeline targets as set forth by management or clientEnhance expertise through education, following of current political/government events, interaction with consultants and Government Affairs team, and assignments

Supervision Exercised: Project Teams, external consultants and Lobbyists

Education Preferred:

B.A. or Equivalent Experience

Work Experience:

10 years of working experience in a professional environment; 6+ years of government affairs, government, or policy experience preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to multi-taskAnalytical skillsAbility to follow verbal or written instructionsThinking analyticallyUsing effective verbal communicationUsing effective written communicationConcentrating on tasksMaking decisionsAdjusting to changeExamining/observing detailsSitting for long periods at a timeAbility to build productive internal/external working relationships

Other:

Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and problem solving skill are essentialExcellent oral and written communications skills Methodical, detail oriented, efficient, organized, highly productive, a true self-starterMicrosoft Office proficiency expectedMust be resourceful, self-motivated, and able to be successful in a professional team-based environmentProven ability to work well with users at all levels, both within the organization and the client and consultant communityExcellent comprehension of verbal (English Language) and written (English Language) instructions, processes, procedures and policiesDemonstrated ability to identify problems, collect information and data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsAbility to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and complete tasks on time within a fast paced environment“Can do” attitude in approaching challenges

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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