Director of State Government & Stakeholder Affairs

Director of State Government & Stakeholder Affairs

Location: Milpitas, CA (Remote or in-person at Payactiv’s Milpitas headquarters).
Travel: 30‑50% national travel required.
Reports to: Head of Public Policy.

Payactiv is a Fin Tech company devoted to giving workers access to earned wages when they need them. We are the pioneer and industry leader in Earned Wage Access and the only Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation in our industry.

• Develop and execute Payactiv’s engagement strategy for state policy organizations and national political associations.
• Build and maintain relationships with state attorneys general offices and governors’ policy teams.
• Serve as the company’s on‑ground representative at conferences, fly‑ins, and policy meetings nationwide.
• Partner closely with Public Policy, Legal, Compliance, and Communications teams to align external engagement with legislative strategy.
• Identify sponsorship, speaking, and partnership opportunities aligned with company priorities.
• Track emerging state trends and brief internal stakeholders on political and regulatory developments.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and event summaries.

• 7 to 12+ years of experience in state government relations, public policy, attorneys general engagement, or national political associations.
• Direct experience working with or at organizations such as NGA, AGA, NCSL, CSG, DLCC, RLCC, state legislatures, the CFPB, or similar institutions.
• Strong bipartisan relationship‑building skills and comfort operating in politically diverse environments.
• Familiarity with financial services, fintech, labor policy, and/or consumer protection issues preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to represent Payactiv with credibility and diplomacy.
• Highly organized and self‑directed, with the ability to manage travel and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable with high travel volume and in‑person engagement.

• Company‑sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k), traditional and Roth with a company match
• Tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off
• Monthly gym reimbursement
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Paid family leave
• Complimentary office lunches onsite
• Opportunity to grow and work with a committed team
• Salary range $120k to $180k + bonus

Payactiv is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.