State Policy and Government Affairs Manager, US

Wing is looking for a State Policy and Government Affairs Manager, US to join our Government Affairs, Americas team. This role will be based remotely in the US to support Wing’s engagement with state policymakers.  In this role you will develop and execute a 50-state policy monitoring, analysis, and engagement strategy in close coordination with the policy, communications, marketing, and operations teams. You and the external resources you will manage will track developments, analyze, and develop state policy proposals, and regularly engage with state policymakers and make recommendations on how we can provide a world class service for both our customers, and the larger communities in which Wing operates.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Americas Government Affairs, Americas team to monitor relevant activity at the state level for Wing and engage where appropriate.
• In coordination with the Local Policy and Community Affairs team and the Federal Affairs team, engage with state government officials and keep them updated on Wing’s operations, or the possibility for Wing operations, in the areas they represent.
• Assist with development and implementation of a cross-functional strategy to engage with the state policymakers where we operate or may operate in the future.
• Work closely with the marketing and communications team to be aware of ongoing company planning and priorities and to help shape Wing’s narrative in state capitals nationally.
• Help coordinate/execute state policymaker engagement  activities on the ground in public and private sector meetings.
• Liaise with state policy trade and affiliation associations, and nonprofits to collaborate and develop positive relationships with key partners and drive policy outcomes through trade coalition engagement.
• Work to connect with the states by organizing visits with universities, STEM and Robotics clubs, aviation clubs and other community stakeholders and leaders.

What You’ll Need: 

• 7+ years work experience in policy, public affairs, communications or state government engagement
• Team player with a sense of humor and the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent personal, political, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to travel for work, as needed