Verra Mobility

The Manager is responsible for coordinating external lobbyist activities, engaging community grassroots organizations, and managing political contributions to align with the strategic objectives of the business.. Assist the Government Relations department with overall management of the government affairs activities of the Company, including development, communication and execution of legislative priorities and strategies.. A minimum of 5-8 years of government, legislative affairs, and/or campaign experience with advancing levels of responsibilities and duties.. A thorough knowledge of public policy, political campaigns, public affairs and community outreach, as well extensive knowledge and experience in Government Relations, the legislative and regulatory process at the state and local levels.. Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities

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<h3>Manager, State and Local Government Relations </h3> Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities, working with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. And we are a leading provider of connected systems, processing nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50+ individual tolling authorities.  Culture  Verra Mobility Corporation is a rapidly-growing, entrepreneurial company that operates with a people-first philosophy and approach. The company lives by its core values—Do What’s Right, Lead with Grace, Win Together, and Own It—in everything it does for its customers and team members. The company seeks to grow aggressively, both organically and through acquisition, to continue to be the undisputed market leader with these five core competencies: bias for action, customer focus, teamwork, drive for results, and commitment to excellence. Position Overview: *Ideal candidate will reside in AZ or CA * The Manager of State and Local Government Relations plays a key role in developing and implementing government relations strategies in the western region of the United States to achieve company objectives. The individual develops, executes, and manages Verra Mobility’s relationships with key interest and support business groups at the state and local levels, including state legislators, governors, other internal executives, and industry associations and regulatory agencies on behalf of the Company. The Manager is responsible for coordinating external lobbyist activities, engaging community grassroots organizations, and managing political contributions to align with the strategic objectives of the business. The individual reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and works alongside a robust team of the government relations professionals to implement political and regulatory strategies that advance the goals and objectives of the Company in a constantly changing work environment. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Assist the Government Relations department with overall management of the government affairs activities of the Company, including development, communication and execution of legislative priorities and strategies.  </li><li>Coordinates efforts of outside lobbyists and consultants to ensure objectives are met on time, on budget and with the appropriate level of quality and fastidiousness. </li><li>Maintain strong working relationships with grassroots community organizations and industry trade associations. </li><li>Identify, analyze, and communicate how potential changes in the legislative, regulatory, policy, and political environments (both near and long term) could affect day-to-day operational business activities and long-term strategy. </li><li>Operate at a high level of transparency and deliver on key performance indicators. </li><li>Identify and provide appropriate influence in the development of legislation and policies. </li><li>Partner with internal legal department on various matters including interpretation of existing and potential laws and regulations. </li><li>Ensure that the Company is compliant with all state and local registration and lobbying disclosure laws and associated interactions with elected government officials. </li><li>Develop a deep understanding of Verra Mobility’s business lines and the impact of legislation on the business to identify strategic opportunities and risks, and execute accordingly.  </li><li>Monitor state and municipal legislative activity by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation, enforcing adherence to strategic state political and regulatory requirements and advising business groups within the Company and executive management on necessary actions. </li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert on government/legislative matters in assigned region within the Company.  </li> </ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree is required. Other advanced degrees are a plus. </li><li>Significant level of interpersonal and communication skills, and able to lead, communicate and persuade others, and interact effectively with others in difficult situations. </li><li>An energetic, very hands-on, self-motivated and self-managed person with a high degree of honesty, integrity and judgment. </li><li>Extremely good judgment and integrity; ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters. </li><li>A minimum of 5-8 years of government, legislative affairs, and/or campaign experience with advancing levels of responsibilities and duties. </li><li>Experience interacting with lobbyists and elected officials is required. </li><li>High-level ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. </li><li>Management experience is a plus. </li><li>A thorough knowledge of public policy, political campaigns, public affairs and community outreach, as well extensive knowledge and experience in Government Relations, the legislative and regulatory process at the state and local levels. </li><li>Ability to develop and implement successful political strategies in the development and execution of Verra Mobility’s legislative agenda or programs in a complex political environment. </li><li>Ability to establish and work towards the bigger picture while still grasping the details. </li><li>Strong PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. </li><li>Outstanding English, writing, presentation, and public speaking and communication skills, including at the executive level. </li><li>Travel up to 50 percent. </li> </ul> Verra Mobility Values An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values: <ul><li> Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation. </li><li> Do What’s Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous. </li><li> Lead with Grace. We express humility and compassion, and we are authentic and candid. Our employees demonstrate self-awareness, care for others, instill trust, and communicate effectively. </li><li> Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others. </li> </ul> With your explicit consent which you provided as part of the application process, we will retain candidate personal data solely for the business purpose for which it was collected. In no event will we retain such data more than two (2) years following the closure of the recruitment process relating to the role for which you applied or in the event other related job opportunities arise within the company. Verra Mobility Applicant Privacy Notice Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?  * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B)?  * Are you a current/previous employee of Verra Mobility, American Traffic Solutions, Highway Tolls Administration, T2 Systems Inc, or United Public Safety?  * If yes, please select the type of employment? Do you have a non-compete agreement that would interfere with you accepting this position?  * When are you available to start? 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A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Veteran Status <h3>Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability </h3> Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at . How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) </li><li>Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS </li><li>Blind or low vision </li><li>Cancer (past or present) </li><li>Cardiovascular or heart disease </li><li>Celiac disease </li><li>Cerebral palsy </li><li>Deaf or serious difficulty hearing </li><li>Diabetes </li><li>Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders </li><li>Epilepsy or other seizure disorder </li><li>Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome </li><li>Intellectual or developmental disability </li><li>Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD </li><li>Missing limbs or partially missing limbs </li><li>Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports </li><li>Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) </li><li>Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities </li><li>Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) </li><li>Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema </li><li>Short stature (dwarfism) </li><li>Traumatic brain injury </li> </ul> Disability Status PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. 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