Manager, Government Affairs

The Role 

The Manager, Government Affairs, represents the company in governmental and regulatory affairs matters at the state and local levels. The role demands a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the U.S. and state government landscape as well as political, legislative and municipal processes, and a proven track record in corporate government relations. The successful candidate will be tasked with executing GTI’s strategic initiatives at a state and municipal level. This role advises GTI leadership on the impact of potential legislative changes and is responsible for supporting the development and execution of GTI’s policies and strategies for responding to those changes. 

We are building our Government Affairs team and have 3 open positions with a strong preference for candidates to be based in one of the following locations: St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN, Tallahassee, FL, Boston, MA, or Albany, NY but are open to considering candidates local to: Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Trenton, NJ, Harrisburg, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Annapolis, MD, or Austin, TX.

Responsibilities 

• Work closely with Government Affairs leaders and GTI leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with GTI's overall business objective. 

• Develop and implement issues-based advocacy campaigns and support business development activities. 

• Develop proactive strategies to reach stakeholder groups in furtherance of GTI's public policy priorities. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government, community, trade and business leaders and key staff to influence public and legislative policy. 

• Work with lobbyists and other outside consultants to develop legislative proposals relevant to GTI's business mission and to influence public and legislative policies. 

• Work closely with executive management and other internal stakeholders to ensure knowledge and execution of regulatory and legislative strategies and requirements. 

• Monitor and anticipate changes in legislative, regulatory, policy and political environments that might affect GTI's business and develop strategies for responding to those changes. 

• Represent GTI before governmental bodies and community trade associations where appropriate. 

• Maintain collaborative relationships with regulatory agencies, policy makers, and other industry partners. 

• Prepare materials and make presentations to GTI senior management as requested. 

• Promote a culture of compliance by fostering an environment of open and honest communication with all employees of all levels. 

Qualifications 

• 7+ years of lobbying, policy, and/or government experience working with regulated industries 

• Must be a proactive self-starter who understands details within a larger context and who can anticipate and avoid issues before they happen. 

• Must be able to manage people and projects effectively and develop and train team members for future success. 

• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and priorities. 

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 

• Excellent judgement; able to handle multiple projects and set priorities. 

• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information. 

• Extensive travel required. 

Additional Requirements 

• Must pass any and all required background checks  
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry