Government Affairs Associate

Metrc

. Embodies Metrc’s Leadership Principles.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government affairs strategies, legislative analysis, and stakeholder engagement while effectively collaborating across departments to advance business interests. Proficient in utilizing legislative tracking and CRM software to monitor developments and report key metrics.

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Government Affairs ExperienceLegislative AnalysisStakeholder EngagementQuorum Legislative Tracking SoftwareSalesforce CRM Software

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisPolicy-Making Process UnderstandingGovernment Affairs StrategyRegulatory ComplianceProposal Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationJudgment and DiscretionIntegrityAbility to Work Under PressureCommunication

Tools & Technologies

QuorumSalesforceMS OfficeLegislative Tracking SoftwareCRM Software

Industry Keywords

State GovernmentPolitical ComplianceRegulated IndustryTechnology IssuesStakeholder Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embodies Metrc’s Leadership Principles.
Supports the design and implementation of state government affairs strategies in the assigned territory to advance the company’s business interests.
Oversees state government affairs consultants and lobbyists in the territory.
Identifies and builds relationships with state stakeholder groups.
Actively monitors or participates in state associations.
Monitors state regulator or commission meetings.
Monitors lobbyists to ensure company and state compliance requirements are maintained.
Facilitates communication across departments and consults subject matter experts when needed.
Collaborates with Marketing, Communications, and consultant teams on state government communications, events, and campaigns.
Creates talking points and materials.
Tracks, flags, and reports legislative developments using legislative tracking software.
Analyzes legislation and regulations to identify potential impacts to the business.
Builds relationships with government officials and policymakers.
Reports key metrics, including meetings, testimony, and bill outcomes, using CRM software.
Collaborates with the Government Affairs Director on the Annual Report.
Coordinates responses to risks and opportunities with internal and external teams.
Supports the Government Affairs Director in political compliance.
Supports proposals for government procurements.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, management, or a related field is required for this job.
Minimum two years of government affairs experience, preferably across multiple states and on technology issues (or in another regulated industry).
Experience working in state government or a state legislature a plus.
Experience working in a broad range of policy, regulatory, and legal environments a plus.
Ability to work independently yet collaboratively with both internal and external peers, elected officials, regulators, and constituencies; exercise judgment and discretion in matters of significance and operate with integrity and within the core values of the company.
Demonstrated understanding of policy-making process; ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation and regulations.
Familiarity with Quorum or other legislative tracking software, Salesforce or other CRM software, and MS Office.
Ability to work well under pressure on multiple projects while producing high-quality deliverables within critical deadlines.
Travel required; must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet job requirements.
Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard and mouse.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Remote position
Frequent travel approximately 30% of work time