Also called: Director of Government Relations, VP of Public Policy
Leads a company or organization's relationships with government and shapes its policy positions.
Government affairs directors at companies like Amazon or a state university track new bills, decide which ones to fight or support, and manage outside lobbyists. They brief executives before meeting a senator. It blends business strategy with politics.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 10 years after high school. Bachelor's plus years in government or lobbying; many have a JD or MPP.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Professional school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Law (JD).
Growing about average. Public relations and fundraising managers (approx.).
Low risk for 10 years. AI monitors new bills and drafts positions; deciding strategy and representing the company to officials stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Economics, Speech and debate, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-2032.
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