Sr Director, State Government Affairs (remote)

Cengage Group

United States
Base: $163,000.00 - $212,000.00 usd; bonus: 30% an...
Fully remote
10+ years state government affairs experience
Multi-state education lobbying leadership
External lobbyist management and retention
Cengage Group is seeking a Senior Director of State Government Affairs to promote and protect its business interests across the U.S. This fully remote position requires strong experience in state government relations, particularly within the education sector, and involves leading multi-state advocacy efforts

Job Summary

  • This role leads a 50-state strategy to promote and protect Cengage business interests across the United States through proactive engagement and policy shaping.
  • The position requires overseeing external lobbyists, managing multi-state budgets, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes in K-12, workforce development, and postsecondary education.
  • Candidates must possess strong project management skills to handle rapid-response strategies for high-risk legislative developments while collaborating with internal legal and sales teams.

Matching Summary

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Cengage Group is seeking a Senior Director of State Government Affairs to promote and protect its business interests across the U.S. This fully remote position requires strong experience in state government relations, particularly within the education sector, and involves leading multi-state advocacy efforts.

Salary

Base: $163,000.00 - $212,000.00 USD; Bonus: 30% Annual Target (discretionary); Benefits: Comprehensive Total Rewards package including incentive programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years state government affairs experience
  • Multi-state education lobbying leadership
  • External lobbyist management and retention
  • State legislative process expertise
  • K-12 and higher education policy knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Textbook adoption cycle expertise
  • Data-driven research approach
  • Mission alignment with student impact
  • Curriculum standards understanding

Key Requirements

  • At least 10 years of State government affairs experience
  • Proven record of successful government relations work specifically in education
  • Experience leading multi-state education strategies for complex enterprises
  • Ability to organize and direct multiple contract lobbyists simultaneously

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