Maximus · 1 week ago
Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$272K/yr - $368K/yr
15+ years expMaximus is a company focused on federal government relations, and they are seeking a Senior Vice President of Federal Government Relations. This role involves developing and executing federal engagement strategies, influencing key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with federal lobbying regulations.
Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive federal government relations strategy aligned with corporate priorities
Build and maintain relationships with key federal stakeholders, including congressional members and staff, agency officials, and policy influencers/stakeholders
Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments, including appropriations, rescissions, and continuing resolutions
Lead internal coordination on federal rule changes
Provide strategic guidance on performance-based contracting and flexibility-to-contract models
Represent Maximus in federal forums and coalitions, ensuring a consistent and compliant voice
Ensure compliance with all federal lobbying disclosure and compliance requirements, including timely reporting, documentation, and adherence to ethical standards as mandated by law and company policy
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Operations, Business Development and other Maximus shared services to assess and mitigate federal policy risks
Support state-level engagement strategies in coordination with federal priorities
Help lead internal “message factory” efforts to generate actionable ideas of influence for government clients, leaders and stakeholders
Actively involved in overseeing the management and operations of the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC), closing working to ensure compliance with all federal regulations and reporting requirements
Help develop and implement strategies in growing PAC participation, engaging eligible employees, and aligning PAC activities with the company’s government relations objectives
Advise leadership on political risks such as but not limited to shutdown scenarios, funding disruptions, and other policy decisions impacting business, including attacks from third-party organizations and competitors
Ensure the company remains politically aware but non-partisan, maintaining neutrality while influencing policy through operational excellence
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in federal government relations, public policy, or legislative affairs
Proven track record of navigating complex federal and political environments, including appropriations, OMB processes, and agency rulemaking
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
Experience working with or within federal agencies, Congress, or large government contractors
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level
Preferred
Prior experience in performance-based contracting or public assistance program implementation
Familiarity with federal procurement frameworks and compliance standards
TS/SCI clearance or eligibility preferred
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Maximus
Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.93M2010-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $7.93M
Leadership Team
Elisabeth Schmidt
Senior Vice President
Michael Mateer
Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Technology
Recent News
2025-11-20
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