Manager, State Advocacy

Business Software Alliance (BSA)

Business Software Alliance is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments across all U.S. states, as well as in Washington, D.C., Brussels, and 30 countries worldwide.

BSA’s members are global software and technology companies that drive digital transformation and provide cutting-edge cloud services, data analytics, design, construction, and manufacturing tools, and other transformative digital capabilities to help organizations modernize and grow.

Government Relations Professional – State Advocacy

BSA is currently seeking a government relations professional to assist in driving legislative efforts at the state level for the organization. The individual will monitor, analyze, and report on state legislative issues important to BSA members and assist in representing BSA and its member companies before state legislatures and non-government organizations.

The ideal candidate has experience and working relationships with state legislators, their staffs, relevant state agencies, and other organizations. They should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and analytical. A strong understanding of the software industry and experience working in some or all of BSA’s key state issue areas—data privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity—is a plus.

This position will report to the Senior Director, State Advocacy, and work closely with BSA’s policy and communications teams to help develop government relations strategies and implement plans to advance BSA’s advocacy agenda.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BSA’s key issue areas—data privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on legislative activities and deliver desired outcomes through strategic communications and other tactics.
• Experience in state capitols and/or a state administration preferred; experience in the private sector representing clients before policymakers is a plus.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across teams.
• Politically savvy with relevant and established contacts and relationships.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and engagement skills.
• Works effectively to build consensus in a team environment.
• Experience working with diverse coalitions and ability to develop and facilitate strategy across a network of internal and external partners.
• Results-driven, action-oriented self-starter.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, meet commitments, deadlines, and deliver results on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Director, State Advocacy to assist in the development and execution of strategies to achieve BSA policy goals.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on BSA members’ priority state legislative issues as well as broader technology-related legislation.
• Serve as a BSA representative to build and maintain relationships with state legislators and their staffs on behalf of BSA and its member companies.
• Design and implement events for BSA members, state elected officials, and staff focused on key BSA issue areas.
• Contribute to the successful development and execution of BSA member and executive events and fly-ins.
• Maintain close relations with BSA member companies.
• Use and develop relationships with other industry groups and organizations to build coalitions and partnerships to achieve policy goals.
• Help ensure BSA member companies are active in discussing and formulating action plans to support BSA strategic goals and are kept abreast of ongoing initiatives and activities.
• Other work and projects as required or assigned.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $70,000–$80,000. This does not reflect total compensation, which includes base salary, benefits, and quarterly performance achievement bonuses.

BSA Benefits

BSA recognizes that benefits play an important role in your selection of an employer. We offer generous benefits, including many unique perks, to our employees in locations around the world and encourage everyone to live a healthy, balanced life.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous health, disability, and life insurance
• Exceptional 401(k) plan employer contributions
• Year-end office shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s
• Three weeks of paid sabbatical every five years
• Generous paid maternity and bonding leave
• Health/Fitness and Financial/Tax Advice allowance
• Professional development, continuing education (including tuition reimbursement), and training
• Casual dress

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Include the position title and location in your subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We embrace and reflect diversity in our staff and seek skilled individuals who are motivated and passionate about the industry, our work, and our expansive community.