Lead Specialist, Government Relations

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🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

💵 $50k - $140k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Pearson VUE

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

Pearson VUE is a global leader in computer-based testing, providing a wide range of credentialing and certification exams for various industries. They support test-takers and test owners by offering resources, scheduling options, and accommodations to ensure equitable access to testing. Their mission is to empower candidates and enrich communities through the delivery of high-stakes exams that validate professional skills and knowledge, contributing to career advancement and industry standards.

📋 Description

• Support government relations strategy and execution across an assigned portfolio of U.S. states • Coordinate advocacy initiatives, stakeholder outreach and engagement activities • Support state-level engagement plans and government relations priorities • Monitor political, legislative and regulatory developments and elevate risks and opportunities • Prepare briefing materials and recommendations for Government Relations leadership • Provide advocacy support to Pearson's Assessments & Qualifications business • Track legislation, regulations and education policy developments affecting Pearson's business and customers • Analyse policy developments and communicate business impacts to internal stakeholders • Maintain legislative trackers, policy monitoring tools and reporting processes • Prepare policy summaries, issue briefs and executive-level updates • Research emerging policy trends and identify strategic implications • Support engagement with policymakers, state education agencies, legislative staff, trade associations and coalition partners • Coordinate meetings, briefings, outreach efforts and follow-up activities • Communicate Pearson's policy positions and priorities to external stakeholders • Represent Pearson in meetings, working groups, policy discussions and industry forums where appropriate • Partner with Product, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Sales and business teams • Gather internal subject matter expert input for policy positions and advocacy materials • Coordinate with external consultants, advisors and lobbying partners • Support aligned policy messaging and stakeholder communications • Maintain policy trackers, engagement records and reporting tools • Create and improve templates, workflows and internal documentation • Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase team efficiency and visibility • Ensure policy materials and communications are accurate, timely and aligned with Pearson objectives

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Policy, Advocacy, Legislative Affairs or related fields • Good understanding of state legislative, regulatory and public policy processes • Strong research, analytical and policy-monitoring skills • Excellent writing, editing and communication capabilities • Ability to translate complex policy developments into clear business implications • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills • Experience balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail • Preferred: experience within Education, Workforce Development, Assessment or Public Sector environments • Preferred: experience supporting state-level government relations programmes • Preferred: experience working with policymakers, government agencies, associations or coalitions • Preferred: exposure to public policy issues affecting education, workforce development, assessment or credentialing • Preferred: experience managing relationships with external consultants or lobbying firms

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual incentive program • Strong career development opportunities within a global organisation • Flexible and collaborative working environment focused on growth and continuous learning • Benefits offered by Pearson (link referenced in the posting)