California Government Affairs Lead

Job Summary

Managing state-specific lobbying campaigns, the full-time California Government Affairs Lead will oversee external lobbyists, develop relationships with state officials, and deliver actionable intelligence while working remotely across the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accountability manager for external lobbyists, setting performance expectations and conducting regular assessments
• Translate corporate policy positions into tailored advocacy messaging for state-specific political environments
• Develop and maintain relationships with state legislators and regulatory bodies relevant to social gaming and consumer protection

Required qualifications

• 7-12+ years of experience in state government affairs, lobbying, or legislative affairs
• Demonstrated experience managing external vendors or consultants against defined performance standards
• Working knowledge of gaming regulation, sweepstakes law, or consumer protection policies
• Established relationships with key government officials in the assigned regional portfolio
• Experience in multi-state lobbying roles within fast-moving industries such as technology or gaming