Binti · 1 week ago
Government Affairs & Partnerships Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expBinti is a mission-driven software company focused on reinventing social services for government agencies. The Government Affairs & Partnerships Lead will manage state government affairs strategies and external partnerships, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and facilitating engagement with senior officials and stakeholders.
GovTechSaaSSoftwareUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Partner closely with the Senior Director of Government Affairs to execute and scale Binti’s state government affairs strategy across multiple states and stakeholders
Serve as a consistent point of contact for state lobbyists, ensuring clear goals, follow-through, and accountability
Coordinate and participate in meetings with governors’ offices, chiefs of staff, policy directors, legislative staff, and other senior officials
Track and manage ongoing state government engagements, including action items, follow-ups, timelines, and outcomes
Help ensure lobbyists and external partners are fully aligned on Binti’s product offerings, positioning, and priorities
Support scheduling and coordination across internal teams (including sales and government strategy) to ensure effective participation in key meetings and events
Own and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships with consulting firms, former agency leaders, policy influencers, and other organizations in the child welfare and CCWIS ecosystem
Develop and maintain thoughtful engagement strategies for each partner, including goals, cadence, and internal alignment
Represent Binti confidently with external partners, instilling trust and credibility at an executive level
Monitor and synthesize relevant legislative, regulatory, and political developments impacting child welfare and public sector technology
Draft and review policy briefs, presentations, memos, and briefing materials for internal and external audiences
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contacts, engagements, and partnership activity
Support planning and execution of Binti’s participation in organizations and events such as RGA, DGA, and similar associations
Attend meetings, hearings, and events as needed, including occasional travel (up to 25%)
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, consulting, or a closely related field
Proven ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, including governors' offices, legislative leadership, and executive partners
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage many parallel workstreams without losing momentum
Strong executive presence and communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfort having direct, sometimes difficult conversations to drive accountability and results
Ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Interest in child welfare, government innovation, and mission-driven work
Thrives in a startup environment, comfortable with ambiguity and evolving priorities
Preferred
Direct experience with state government affairs strongly preferred
Benefits
An above-market compensation package (salary + equity)
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 99% of insurance premiums covered for you + your dependents
Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend
13 paid holidays; 11 federally observed holidays (including Juneteenth), plus Election Day and the day after Thanksgiving
16 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for the arrival of a newborn or newly placed infant
Sick/mental health time separate from vacation days (accrue up to a cap of 80 hours)
4 weeks of sabbatical after 4 years of service at the company
401k, Commuter benefits, FSA, and DCFSA with administration paid for
$5,000 annual bonus for employees who volunteer as a CASA https://nationalcasagal.org/ (court-appointed special advocates)
$2,500 annual reimbursement for ongoing learning and development, with opportunities to attend trainings/conferences, on-site speaker series, and lunch and learns
$300 reimbursement for initial office setup
$50 a month effective work reimbursement to cover internet, electricity, office setup costs, or lunch/snacks with coworkers
Paid jury duty
Company
Binti
Binti builds modern software to help every child have a safe, loving, and stable family.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$57MKey Investors
Lachy GroomFounders FundFirst Round Capital
2021-08-27Series B· $45M
2019-04-24Series A· $10M
2015-03-09Seed· $2M
Leadership Team
Felicia Curcuru
Co-founder and CEO
Gabe Kopley
Co-founder and CTO
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