Government Affairs & Public Policy Specialist

As our Government Affairs & Public Policy Specialist, you will:

• Monitor and analyze state government policies, regulations, and legislation related to identity verification, digital identity, remote online notarization, digital credentials, and financial services compliance to assess their impact on Proof's goals and operations.
• Manage Proof's network of state government affairs consultants across all 50 states, coordinating strategy and ensuring consistent execution of advocacy priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance on government affairs initiatives, including identifying key stakeholders, developing messaging, and crafting advocacy strategies that advance Proof's policy priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, regulators, governors' offices, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders to advocate for Proof's interests and contribute to policy development.
• Represent Proof at state legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings, and industry events to communicate Proof's positions and advance policy outcomes.
• Coordinate with counterparts at peer companies and industry coalitions to build effective partnerships on shared policy priorities related to digital identity and financial services.
• Conduct research and analysis on political, regulatory, and market trends to identify opportunities and challenges affecting digital identity, identity verification, fraud prevention, and financial services policy.
• Prepare legislative testimony, comment letters, briefings, presentations, and other materials to communicate policy analysis, recommendations, and outcomes to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, product, community outreach, and communications teams to align government affairs efforts with organizational goals.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations, legislation, and the political landscape that may impact Proof, and provide timely updates and recommendations to stakeholders.

What we're looking for - required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in political science, public policy, government relations, or a related field
• 2-4 years of professional experience in state government affairs, public policy, or government relations
• Experience working in state government (legislative or executive branch) AND/OR managing a state, region, or policy portfolio for a company, trade association, or advocacy organization
• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, including direct engagement strategies, coalition building, and stakeholder management
• Demonstrated ability to manage external consultants and coordinate multi-state advocacy efforts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft testimony, comment letters, and policy briefs, and to distill complex policy issues for diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions simultaneously
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in policy analysis, research, and reporting
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment and adapt to shifting priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including regular travel to state capitals and industry events

What we're looking for - nice to have:

• Experience in technology policy, fintech, or a related emerging technology sectorKnowledge of identity verification, digital identity, digital credentials, remote online notarization, or financial services regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with adjacent policy areas such as KYC/AML compliance, privacy, data security, fraud prevention, or consumer protection
• Existing relationships with state policymakers, regulators, or relevant industry associations
• Experience building and participating in industry coalitions on policy issues
• Experience providing strategic counsel to senior leadership on government affairs matters

Our Proof Pillars:

• Pave the Way: When obstacles arise, we break through barriers with passion and perseverance. We lead with creativity and forward-thinking. We aim to set new standards and shape the future in a repeatable, scalable way so the path to success is easier for our team to follow.
• Own It: We embrace the responsibility that comes with supporting life's most important transactions. When a problem arises we relentlessly pursue the solution with a 'Yes before no' attitude. Because every problem and every transaction is treated like it's our own.
• Act with Integrity: We are in the business of building trust and it is at the core of everything we do. We are honest and transparent with our customers, each other and ourselves. If we make a mistake, we own up to it right away and do what it takes to make it right. Our dedication to security and compliance is key to earning trust, fighting fraud and ultimately, our success.
• Play to Win: We believe excellence is about always striving to be better so when we get it wrong, we iterate, we learn and we grow. We know we can only go so far alone, we're better together and collectively, we win!

Some of our great benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• 401k Plan with a 4% match, beginning on your hire date
• Unlimited Sick and Vacation time
• 14 paid company holidays
• 2 company Chillax weeks (Summer & Winter)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 4 week sabbatical after 5 years of continuous full time employment
• Health Reimbursement Arrangements for fertility and gender affirmation
• Lunch on Proof through Grubhub credit
• Monthly work from home stipend
• Professional development credit
• Monthly reimbursement for Wellness
• And more!