Government Relations Manager

Obvio•College Park, MD

About The Position

Obvio AI is seeking a Government Relations Manager to support state and local legislative and regulatory efforts as the company expands into new states and cities. The role works closely with the Head of Government Relations to execute campaigns, build relationships, and conduct research that supports expansion. It is a hands-on, execution-focused position with ownership of specific states, relationships, and projects in a fast-growing company.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in state or local government relations, public affairs, campaigns, or a related field.
Direct experience supporting or helping execute a state or local legislative campaign, such as bill tracking, coalition support, or stakeholder outreach.
Solid understanding of state legislatures and county and city government processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting materials for officials and representing the company in external meetings.
Highly organized, with the ability to track multiple states, relationships, and timelines simultaneously.
Comfort operating autonomously in a fast-moving startup environment.
Willingness to travel to target states and cities as needed.
Genuine interest in public safety and road safety policy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at a public affairs or government relations consulting firm.
Existing relationships with state legislators, county officials, or advocacy organizations in target markets.
Experience with polling, message testing, or public communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

Support and execute state- and county-level legislative campaigns across multiple states, working with the Head of Government Relations on strategy and sequencing.
Track relevant legislative and regulatory developments across target states and cities, and flag risks and opportunities to leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with local officials, staffers, and coalition partners in target jurisdictions.
Identify, coordinate, and manage the day-to-day work of local lobbyists and consultants during active legislative sessions.
Draft government relations communications materials, including talking points, one-pagers, testimony, and briefing documents for meetings with officials.
Represent Obvio at city council meetings, county hearings, and community or stakeholder events in target markets.
Support coalition-building by identifying and engaging local advocates, safety organizations, and community stakeholders.
Maintain organized tracking of bill status, relationship contacts, and campaign timelines across active states.