Director-State & Local Government Relations

Compensation Range

$175,000 – $200,000 per year

Onsite Status

This is a hybrid role and consists of a combination of work-from-home and in-person work.

Location(s)

700 Pier A Plaza, Long Beach, California 90813, United States

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact point on all state and local government affairs matters for states where SSA Marine has a presence or interest.
• Provide intelligence, advice, and support for all business units and functions concerning proposed regulatory, legislative, and policy changes, as well as community relations.
• Represent the company before state and local governments, including elected officials, councils, legislatures, and staff.
• Work with appropriate business leads to support grant and other resource opportunities with local and state governments.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding state laws, policies, and their business impact.
• Coordinate with SSA leads on grant and resource opportunities for the company.
• Provide support and backup for other special projects in the U.S. and on global matters as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of experience; 3–5 years of industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and policy roles of state and local governments.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and handle complex assignments.
• Excellent advocacy and negotiating skills.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with the ability to work with subordinates, contemporaries, and executive personnel.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills, along with strong writing abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, structured corporate environment.
• High level of assertiveness and self-motivation.
• Ability to function as a team player, share ideas, and offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Must be able to plan, prioritize, and manage workload under tight deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Work Environment

• Exposure to computer screens.
• Occasional travel (approximately 15%).
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Required hybrid work schedule: at least 3 days per week in-office.
• Job duties performed in a professional office environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and accidental death insurance.
• Paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave (if eligible).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid sick and vacation time, company holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty (if eligible).
• 401(k) plan and retirement plan enrollment (if eligible).
• Eligibility for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on position.

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