Manager, California Advocacy

The Business Software Alliance is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.

BSA is currently seeking a government relations professional to assist in driving legislative efforts for California state public policy at the organization. The individual will monitor, analyze and report on state legislative issues related to BSA members’ priority policy issues and assist in representing BSA and its member companies before state legislatures and non-government organizations.

The ideal candidate has experience and working relationships with California state legislators, their staffs, relevant state agencies and other organizations, is extremely organized, detail oriented and analytical. A strong understanding of the software industry and a history working in BSA’s key issue areas – artificial intelligence and data privacy – is a plus. This position will report to the Senior Director, State Advocacy and work closely with the US Government Relations Policy, and Communications teams to help develop government relations strategies and implement plans to advance BSA’s global advocacy agenda.

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BSA’s key issue areas – artificial intelligence and data privacy.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyze and report on legislative activities and deliver desired outcomes through strategic communications and other tactics.
• Experience in the California state legislature and/or in California government required; experience in the private sector representing clients before policymakers a plus.
• Politically savvy with relevant and established contacts and relationships.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Articulates thoughts clearly and effectively demonstrating an understanding of the issues, challenges and how to navigate to achieve progress toward desired outcomes.
• Experience working with diverse coalitions and ability to develop and facilitate strategy across a network of internal and external partners.
• Results driven, action-oriented self-starter.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, meet commitments, deadlines and deliver results on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze and report on California state legislative issues related to BSA members’ priority policy issues as well as broader technology related legislation
• Assist in the development and execution of strategies to achieve BSA policy goals.
• Serve as a BSA representative for building and maintaining relationships with state legislators and their staffs on behalf of BSA and its member companies.
• Work closely with the Senior Director, State Advocacy.
• Drive and deliver, in collaboration with Senior Director, State Advocacy, government relations activities to advance legislation and generate legislative activity to achieve specific policy goals.
• Design and implement events for BSA members, California elected officials and staff focused on key BSA issue areas.
• Help manage and set direction for BSAs policy consultants in Sacramento
• Serve as a contributor to the successful development and execution of BSA member and executive events and fly-ins to Sacramento.
• Maintain close relations with BSA member companies.
• Use and develop relationships with other industry groups and organizations to build coalitions and partnerships to achieve policy goals
• Build upon existing knowledge and understanding of the software industry and BSA’s key issue areas – including artificial intelligence and data privacy.
• Help ensure BSA member companies are active in discussing and formulating action plans to support BSA strategic goals and are kept abreast of ongoing initiatives and activities.
• Other work and projects as required or assigned.

Compensation:

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