Government Affairs Manager @ Socure
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Why Socure?
At Socure, we are on a mission to verify 100% of good identities in real time and eliminate identity fraud from the internet using predictive analytics and advanced machine learning with billions of signals. Trusted by thousands of organizations including top banks, fintechs, and government agencies, we address high-impact problems at scale.
About The Role
Socure is expanding its government affairs presence in Washington, D.C. We are looking for a policy-savvy Government Affairs Manager to drive advocacy strategies with Congress, federal agencies, and industry coalitions. You will work across legal, product, communications, and GTM teams to shape the policy environment that supports Socure’s mission.
This role is fully remote but requires frequent in-person engagements with key stakeholders in the D.C. area including Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and industry events.
What You’ll Do
- Drive federal advocacy strategy and build relationships with Congress and federal agencies.
- Advise on public policy issues impacting identity, cybersecurity, AI, and financial services.
- Lead engagements with policymakers to shape regulatory outcomes.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to provide actionable insights.
- Coordinate with internal teams to align policy and business development priorities.
- Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and policy communications.
- Represent Socure in meetings, hearings, roundtables, and industry events.
What You Bring
- 4–7 years in public policy, government relations or legislative affairs.
- Working knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, especially in technology or financial services.
- Exceptional communication and bipartisan relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical abilities to translate complex policies into actionable guidance.
- A proactive, self-starting mindset with cross-functional collaboration experience.
Bonus Points
- Experience with federal procurement, AML/KYC, or NIST frameworks.
- Background in identity verification, AI governance, or digital trust policy.
Key skills/competency
- Government Relations
- Public Policy
- Legislative Affairs
- Advocacy Strategy
- Federal Regulations
- Cybersecurity
- AI
- Financial Services
- Identity Verification
- Analytical Skills
How to Get Hired at Socure
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Socure's culture: Study their mission and recent news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight government relations expertise.
- Network strategically: Connect with industry professionals on LinkedIn.
- Prepare for interviews: Review federal advocacy trends and policies.