State Government Affairs Manager Washington DC

State Government Affairs Manager job at Addison Group. Washington DC.

Job Title: State Government Affairs Manager

Industry: Trade Association / Financial Services / Payments

Location (City, State): Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Indefinite Contract (with potential for contract-to-hire)

Pay: $35–$38 per hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Addison Group is partnering with one of our association-based clients to identify a State Government Affairs Manager to support advocacy and policy initiatives within the payments and financial technology space. Our client represents organizations operating across electronic payments, financial services, and related technologies and plays an active role in shaping public policy at the state level.

The State Government Affairs Manager will support state-level legislative and regulatory efforts impacting the payments industry. This role focuses on policy analysis, legislative tracking, advocacy coordination, and strategic communications. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and experienced in fast-paced, policy-driven environments.

This position manages a function rather than people and works closely with senior leadership to provide insights, materials, and recommendations related to government affairs activity.

• Monitor, analyze, and track state legislation and regulatory developments affecting the industry
• Prepare summaries, reports, and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders
• Draft policy-related materials such as issue briefs, comment letters, testimony support, and advocacy content
• Assist in the development and execution of state-level advocacy strategies
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align messaging and policy positions
• Maintain legislative tracking tools and documentation on emerging trends
• Support grassroots initiatives, meetings, fly-ins, and educational events (virtual and in-person)
• Provide legislative and regulatory updates to internal audiences as a subject matter resource
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and time-sensitive policy needs
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives aligned with organizational goals

• 3–4+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, policy analysis, advocacy, communications, or regulatory work
• Prior experience within an association, trade group, or policy-focused organization strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of state legislative processes and government operations
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and explain complex policy issues clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, English, Public Policy, or a related field preferred
• Familiarity with payments or financial services is a plus, but not required

• Indefinite temporary role with the possibility of conversion for the right candidate
• Start date targeted for early January
• Overtime eligible, as needed
• Team size: small, collaborative government affairs group
• Works closely with a remote VP and an on-site executive leader

• Opportunity to work on impactful policy and advocacy initiatives
• Hybrid work environment
• Exposure to senior leadership and high-level government affairs work
• Addison Group support throughout the assignment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.