State Government Affairs Director; Florida

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State Government Affairs Director (Florida)

Fully Remote
• Naples, FL

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is seeking a State Government Affairs Director to oversee our government affairs work in Florida. In this role, you’ll serve as FGA’s chief representative to state policymakers, coordinating legislative engagement, cultivating relationships, and driving forward FGA’s reform agenda in one of the nation’s most influential states.

This is a role for a seasoned professional who combines savvy political judgment with executional excellence. The ideal candidate can see both the big picture and the small details, aligning FGA’s priorities with Florida’s policy opportunities to deliver tangible results that strengthen the state’s position as a leader in conservative policy.

You’ll be at the center of Florida’s most important policy debates, building coalitions, anticipating challenges, and ensuring FGA’s ideas translate into meaningful legislative wins.

The people who consistently succeed at FGA are those whose actions and behavior reflect our five Core Values. If you adhere to these values and answer “yes” to each of these questions, you may be a fit.

• Do you seek out constructive feedback—and provide it to others—to solve issues and build trust with coworkers?

• Are you aware of your strengths and weaknesses, and do you seek out complementary skills and growth in order to mitigate your weaknesses?

• Do you agree that embracing the realities of politics is necessary to change public policy?

• Are you comfortable creating your own structure for work, such as setting work hours, your own priorities, and creating clarity and a workplan from a broad goal?

• Do you fully support FGA’s mission and believe that lives are improved through work, not welfare, and that free markets create more freedom and opportunity than government control?

The vast majority of those who don’t get hired (or don’t last) at FGA are due to a lack of fit with these values. Be prepared to have very candid conversations about them in our interview process.

• Create and execute a comprehensive strategy to advance FGA’s policy reforms in Florida.
• Evaluate the political environment and develop strategies to shepherd initiatives through the legislative process.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Florida policymakers, executive branch officials, and agency staff.
• Serve as a resource to allied third-party organizations and emerging leaders to strengthen long-term relationships and FGA’s credibility in Florida.

• Provide direction, feedback, and alignment for in-state contractors supporting FGA’s government affairs efforts.
• Evaluate performance and identify opportunities for additional contract assistance when needed to maximize results.

• Collaborate with the Federal Affairs, Policy and Research, Development, and Communications teams to ensure full alignment and communication across projects.
• Provide timely updates and detailed tracking and reporting on legislative activity, meetings, and opportunities to position FGA for success in Florida and beyond.

• Must reside in Florida and be willing to attend frequent in‑person meetings with staff and policymakers.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in state government affairs, policy advocacy, or related political roles.
• Deep understanding of Florida’s legislative and executive processes and political dynamics.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable using technology to manage projects and communications.
• Alignment with FGA’s Core Values (described above).

FGA is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. While this role is remote and based out of Florida, it requires regular in‑person engagement at the Capitol in Tallahassee and travel throughout the state to…