Manager, State Affairs

LA28 (Web)•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$88,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Government Relations team builds and sustains LA28’s partnerships with elected and appointed officials at every level of government to ensure the successful delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Manager, State Affairs will play a pivotal role in advancing LA28’s relationships with state partners in California—helping to strengthen coordination among government stakeholders and execute LA28’s state advocacy agenda. This role serves as a key point of contact for California state legislative offices, statewide administration officials, and agency and department partners. The Manager coordinates workstreams related to the State of California across the organization, monitors legislative and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and potential risks, and helps drive LA28’s state legislative, budget, and regulatory priorities while shaping engagement strategies to secure critical support for the Games. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment and is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where organization, adaptability, and communication are key. They bring a passion for public service and a deep interest in the intersection of sports, government, and policy. This role reports to the Senior Manager, State & Local Affairs and works closely with colleagues across LA28 and external partners to help deliver a once-in-a-generation event for Los Angeles and the world.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in government, government relations, or a related fast-paced environment, with a demonstrated track record of driving initiatives with California State Government
Experience building and maintaining relationships with California state legislators and across the statewide administration, including with agencies and departments
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and contribute under pressure, see a project through to completion, and meet tight deadlines
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational, operational and program execution skills
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to use good judgment and work independently, while also knowing when to seek feedback and buy-in
An enthusiastic, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive through a period of change and growth
Commitment to understanding the stakeholder landscape, including political trends and its impact on LA28 initiatives
Fluency working with Office suite products, with demonstrated ability to utilize advanced features/functions in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and an ability to adapt rapidly to new organizational tools as they are integrated by LA28
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
An undergraduate degree in public policy, political science, or related field or equivalent work experience
Innovative Approach – Ability to identify opportunities, develop new ideas and execute on creative concepts while managing to a budget
Influencing Skills – Ability to drive organizational alignment through collaboration
Flexible Approach – Ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows and establishes itself over the next 2 years
Challenger Mindset – Inclination to drive ongoing improvement in people and process

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of California state legislative and regulatory processes and considerations related to the sporting and live events industries
Experience researching and drafting background papers, briefings, and presentation materials for Senior Leadership
Working knowledge of CRM software and project management software (Smartsheet's, etc.)

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted point of contact for California state legislative offices, statewide administration officials, and agency and department partners, advancing LA28’s priorities through clear communication and proactive relationship management
Oversee high-level engagements with state government partners, ensuring all aspects—from briefing preparation to meeting execution—are seamless and effective.
Collaborate with internal functional teams to facilitate and oversee coordinated stakeholder outreach to state government partners.
Manage action items and follow-ups from stakeholder meetings to ensure relational accountability.
Help plan and facilitate presentations at public forums and events with government leaders, creating opportunities for meaningful collaboration and partnership.
Analyze stakeholder interests, concerns, and sentiment to inform engagement strategies
Drive the execution of State & Local Affairs projects and initiatives, ensuring progress against timelines and deliverables, while aligning across internal teams, external partners and consultants.
Develop high-quality briefing materials, reports, and presentations in collaboration with executive leadership, government bodies, and external stakeholders.
Lead execution of LA28’s state legislative, budget, and regulatory priorities, managing all aspects of the respective workstreams. Policy & Legislative Analysis
Oversee key legislation and regulatory initiatives, identifying opportunities and potential risks to the organization and providing strategic insights, recommendations, and risk assessments to inform program planning and decision-making.
Manage coordination with external consultants and internal cross-functional teams to track priority issues and synthesize clear, actionable updates for leaderships.
Attend hearings or public meetings of interest, providing concise summaries, readouts, or action items to the team.
Provide strategic recommendations on assigned policy topics to support decision-making and development of government engagement strategies.