Government Affairs Manager Jobs in Missouri
Government Affairs Manager jobs in Missouri are open across Columbia, Crestwood, and Jefferson City and other Missouri metros, with employers like National Government Services, Preferred Family Healthcare, and Shelter Insurance hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it!
Government Relations Counsel
$90,002 - $131,331 minimum starting pay
Job Level: Manager
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assist the Vice President of External Relations in the development and formulation of the Companies' official position on legislative and regulatory matters, and act as the Companies' representative to effectively communicate its corporate philosophy to legislative and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political matters that may affect the Companies' operations.
- Research and draft legislative and regulatory language as needed.
- Foster strategic relationships with, and serve as Companies' liaison to, legislative and regulatory bodies, the insurance industry in general, and to its trades and guaranty associations in particular.
What We're Looking For:
- A relationship builder who is trusted, creative, collaborative, persuasive, dependable and possesses high ethical standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior negotiation skills to effectively interact with legislators and regulators, and an ability to communicate with and gain the confidence of people from a variety of sectors and settings.
- Typically requires at least three years of experience in legal practice (law firm or in-house), or government relations, or insurance litigation and/or regulation.
- Law degree and admission to a state Bar is required; admission to the Bar in the State of Missouri is preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process.
- Willingness to develop thorough understanding of insurance industry and Companies' operations through in-house and/or industry courses as appropriate.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:
- Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
- Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Vitality Wellness Program
- "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
- Flexible Scheduling
- And much more!
IND1
If interested, please apply by:
06/29/2026
INTRODUCTION
A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it!
Government Relations Counsel
$90,002 - $131,331 minimum starting pay
Job Level: Manager
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assist the Vice President of External Relations in the development and formulation of the Companies' official position on legislative and regulatory matters, and act as the Companies' representative to effectively communicate its corporate philosophy to legislative and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political matters that may affect the Companies' operations.
- Research and draft legislative and regulatory language as needed.
- Foster strategic relationships with, and serve as Companies' liaison to, legislative and regulatory bodies, the insurance industry in general, and to its trades and guaranty associations in particular.
What We're Looking For:
- A relationship builder who is trusted, creative, collaborative, persuasive, dependable and possesses high ethical standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior negotiation skills to effectively interact with legislators and regulators, and an ability to communicate with and gain the confidence of people from a variety of sectors and settings.
- Typically requires at least three years of experience in legal practice (law firm or in-house), or government relations, or insurance litigation and/or regulation.
- Law degree and admission to a state Bar is required; admission to the Bar in the State of Missouri is preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process.
- Willingness to develop thorough understanding of insurance industry and Companies' operations through in-house and/or industry courses as appropriate.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:
- Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
- Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Vitality Wellness Program
- "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
- Flexible Scheduling
- And much more!
IND1
If interested, please apply by:
06/29/2026
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Government Affairs Manager Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- National Government Services2
- Preferred Family Healthcare2
- Shelter Insurance1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance3
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in government affairs manager jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field
- Direct experience working with federal, state, or local legislative or regulatory bodies
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff
- Strong written communication skills including policy memos, regulatory comments, and executive briefings
- Experience managing outside lobbyists, trade association memberships, or advocacy coalitions
- Familiarity with lobbying disclosure requirements and compliance under federal or state ethics rules
Government Affairs Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many government affairs manager jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 5+ government affairs manager openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbia, Crestwood, and Jefferson City. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
How much do government affairs managers make in Missouri?
Government affairs managers in Missouri earn a median of about $114,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,350 for the lowest 10% to over $203,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Missouri cities have the most government affairs manager jobs?
Columbia, Crestwood, and Jefferson City have the most government affairs manager openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire government affairs managers in Missouri?
Employers hiring government affairs managers in Missouri include National Government Services, Preferred Family Healthcare, and Shelter Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote government affairs manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 0% of government affairs manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for government affairs manager jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to government affairs manager jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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