Manager of State & Local Government Affairs
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Track and analyze proposed legislation, regulatory changes, and political trends impacting residential rental housing. Develop and execute advocacy strategies to influence public policy before state and local government agencies, legislative bodies, and industry associations. Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulators, trade associations, and community stakeholders while ensuring compliance with lobbying laws and housing regulations. Provide timely updates to senior leadership on government actions and their potential impact, and represent the organization at industry events and public forums. Prepare briefing materials, position papers, and presentations for hearings and public comment processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Business, or related field
- 5+ years in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory advocacy
- Proven track record of influencing legislation and regulatory outcomes
- Strong understanding of state and local legislative processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strategic thinking and analytical ability to interpret complex policy issues
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal talents and ability to easily build rapport with new contacts
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and departments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and policy tracking tools
- Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- housing or real estate sector
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