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Public Policy Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard, a relevant bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or a related field is required. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable long-term option for Australian professionals in government affairs and policy analysis.
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We are seeking a strategic leader to develop and manage a state-level government relations team for Intuit. This strategic role will be on a dedicated team responsible for all state government relations and public policy initiatives for Intuit. This team will apply critical thinking to the operational needs of the business, the public policy landscape, and the regulatory environment, focusing on developing and executing strategies to resolve state policy and regulatory issues. This effort is crucial to support the successful delivery of Intuit’s products and services. This person is likely to focus on Southern/South East states.
Responsibilities
- The Manager of State and Local Government Relations will lead Intuit’s advocacy and relationship-building efforts with elected officials across approximately 15 states.
- Reporting to the Director of Government Relations for Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, this role is responsible for managing contract lobbyists, strengthening state-level coalitions, and driving grassroots initiatives.
- This position plays a pivotal role in shaping and influencing state legislation that impacts Intuit; ensuring Intuit's policy priorities and business objectives are advanced effectively.
- The core function of this role is to effectively advance Intuit's policy priorities and business objectives by influencing and shaping relevant state legislation.
- Implement and advance state-level strategic advocacy and relationship outreach to advance the Intuit's policy agenda, products, and business development objectives.
- Manage and direct the work of in-state consultants, in collaboration with industry trade associations.
- Participate in industry trade organizations, attend national conferences, and develop trusted relationships that build support for key public policy initiatives.
- Collaborate with the key members of the Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Team, legal business partners, and business unit subject matter experts to successfully influence the development of state legislative and regulatory activity to create business opportunities and mitigate operational and regulatory challenges.
- Work collaboratively with Global Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs and other colleagues on policy issues that span multiple areas to ensure continuity, effectiveness and best outcomes for Intuit and its customers.
- Rigorously apply Intuit’s operating value system in all work, including familiarity with and strict adherence to and compliance with all requirements of the Intuit’s Code of Conduct, Political Accountability policies, and all applicable integrity, campaign finance and lobbying statutes and regulations.
- Build strategic, ongoing relationships with state agency leadership and key 3rd parties, representing Intuit as needed.
- Deep ongoing understanding of Intuit’s business strategies, priorities and challenges.
- Monitor and identify priority bills and issues in state legislatures that impact Intuit’s business and customers.
- Development of written analyses and strategic assessments regarding state agency issues, regulations, policies and legislation.
- Participate in trade association meetings and manage trade group activity on priority issues; build a network of relevant contacts in third-party organizations to execute government relations’ priorities.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in multi-state government, state government affairs, advocacy, coalition-building, or state policy roles with a focus on DC and Southern/South East states.
- Experience in government relations and public policy in the technology industry, including industry affairs and coalition building.
- Strong understanding of state capital legislative and regulatory processes, along with the general state political/public policy environment impacting business organizations.
- A working familiarity (or ability to quickly obtain familiarity) with Intuit product offerings including QuickBooks, TurboTax, Mailchimp, and Credit Karma.
- Experience in project management and coordination of multiple stakeholders to drive for goal achievement.
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple entities and quickly adapting strategy in an extremely fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated capability to organize and lead multi-faceted internal and external teams to achieve objectives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-stakes environment.
- Proven leadership and team-building skills with ability to develop long-term strategy and near-term tactical plans, working with others to achieve effective implementation.
- Ability to operate effectively and successfully in multi-cultural business environments and to communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Self-starter, with ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
- Integrity: Demonstrated career professional adherence to the highest ethical, moral, and personal values and standards in decisions, communications, actions, and professional dealings with others.
- Educational background should include a Bachelors or more advanced Degree.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
Overview
We are seeking a strategic leader to develop and manage a state-level government relations team for Intuit. This strategic role will be on a dedicated team responsible for all state government relations and public policy initiatives for Intuit. This team will apply critical thinking to the operational needs of the business, the public policy landscape, and the regulatory environment, focusing on developing and executing strategies to resolve state policy and regulatory issues. This effort is crucial to support the successful delivery of Intuit’s products and services. This person is likely to focus on Southern/South East states.
Responsibilities
- The Manager of State and Local Government Relations will lead Intuit’s advocacy and relationship-building efforts with elected officials across approximately 15 states.
- Reporting to the Director of Government Relations for Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, this role is responsible for managing contract lobbyists, strengthening state-level coalitions, and driving grassroots initiatives.
- This position plays a pivotal role in shaping and influencing state legislation that impacts Intuit; ensuring Intuit's policy priorities and business objectives are advanced effectively.
- The core function of this role is to effectively advance Intuit's policy priorities and business objectives by influencing and shaping relevant state legislation.
- Implement and advance state-level strategic advocacy and relationship outreach to advance the Intuit's policy agenda, products, and business development objectives.
- Manage and direct the work of in-state consultants, in collaboration with industry trade associations.
- Participate in industry trade organizations, attend national conferences, and develop trusted relationships that build support for key public policy initiatives.
- Collaborate with the key members of the Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Team, legal business partners, and business unit subject matter experts to successfully influence the development of state legislative and regulatory activity to create business opportunities and mitigate operational and regulatory challenges.
- Work collaboratively with Global Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs and other colleagues on policy issues that span multiple areas to ensure continuity, effectiveness and best outcomes for Intuit and its customers.
- Rigorously apply Intuit’s operating value system in all work, including familiarity with and strict adherence to and compliance with all requirements of the Intuit’s Code of Conduct, Political Accountability policies, and all applicable integrity, campaign finance and lobbying statutes and regulations.
- Build strategic, ongoing relationships with state agency leadership and key 3rd parties, representing Intuit as needed.
- Deep ongoing understanding of Intuit’s business strategies, priorities and challenges.
- Monitor and identify priority bills and issues in state legislatures that impact Intuit’s business and customers.
- Development of written analyses and strategic assessments regarding state agency issues, regulations, policies and legislation.
- Participate in trade association meetings and manage trade group activity on priority issues; build a network of relevant contacts in third-party organizations to execute government relations’ priorities.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in multi-state government, state government affairs, advocacy, coalition-building, or state policy roles with a focus on DC and Southern/South East states.
- Experience in government relations and public policy in the technology industry, including industry affairs and coalition building.
- Strong understanding of state capital legislative and regulatory processes, along with the general state political/public policy environment impacting business organizations.
- A working familiarity (or ability to quickly obtain familiarity) with Intuit product offerings including QuickBooks, TurboTax, Mailchimp, and Credit Karma.
- Experience in project management and coordination of multiple stakeholders to drive for goal achievement.
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple entities and quickly adapting strategy in an extremely fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated capability to organize and lead multi-faceted internal and external teams to achieve objectives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-stakes environment.
- Proven leadership and team-building skills with ability to develop long-term strategy and near-term tactical plans, working with others to achieve effective implementation.
- Ability to operate effectively and successfully in multi-cultural business environments and to communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Self-starter, with ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
- Integrity: Demonstrated career professional adherence to the highest ethical, moral, and personal values and standards in decisions, communications, actions, and professional dealings with others.
- Educational background should include a Bachelors or more advanced Degree.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
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Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying, consular officers use it to confirm your degree meets the specialty occupation threshold.
Target employers with active federal contracts
Consulting firms, think tanks, and nonprofits holding federal contracts file LCAs regularly and understand the E-3 process. Search DOL's FLAG portal for certified LCAs under SOC code 11-1011 or 19-3094 to identify organisations that have already sponsored policy roles.
Address dual intent directly in your application
Public policy roles often attract candidates with long-term U.S. ambitions, and consular officers will probe for immigrant intent. Prepare a clear narrative that shows strong ties to Australia and a defined scope for your U.S. role before your interview.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and errors in the prevailing wage or job duties sections cause delays. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your offer-to-appointment timeline stays on track.
Negotiate E-3 filing costs into your offer
Unlike H-1B visa, the E-3 has no employer-side petition fee to USCIS, which makes sponsorship cheaper and faster for employers. Use that angle when discussing relocation packages, most policy employers will absorb the LCA and consular fees once they understand the cost difference.
Verify your job description meets specialty occupation
A Public Policy Manager title alone won't satisfy the E-3 specialty occupation test if the role description accepts any bachelor's degree. Confirm with your employer that the posted duties and degree requirements are specific to public policy, political science, or a directly related discipline.
E-3 Visa Public Policy Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Public Policy Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Public Policy Manager roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Because the E-3 doesn't require a lottery, employers face far less friction than with H-1B, so more policy-focused organisations are open to sponsoring Australian candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers have confirmed willingness to support the E-3 process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Public Policy Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as public policy, political science, economics, or international relations. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied directly to the duties of the role. Generic management positions that accept any degree often fail the specialty occupation test, so the job description needs to be precise about field requirements.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Public Policy Manager roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian public policy professionals. There's no annual lottery, the annual allocation of 10,500 visas has never been exhausted, and the employer doesn't file a petition with USCIS. The process runs entirely through DOL for the LCA and then a consulate appointment, meaning a qualified candidate can start work within weeks of an offer rather than waiting for a lottery result.
Can I change employers or move to a different policy role on an E-3?
Yes, but you'll need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa stamp before starting with the new employer if you're outside the U.S. If you're already in the U.S. in valid E-3 status, your new employer can file a new LCA and you can begin work once it's certified, though you'll need the updated stamp at your next international trip. Each role and employer requires its own LCA.