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Director of Government Relations jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of policy expertise and stakeholder strategy. These roles typically qualify as specialty occupations, requiring a relevant bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or law. Employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS before your start date.
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Full Time
Location
Annapolis, MD, United States
Job ID
MARYL003333
Position Summary:
The Maryland Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Maryland, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before Maryland’s legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions and community partners, and on statewide task forces and work groups. This position serves as a registered lobbyist with the state and is responsible for developing and executing a strategy to implement the Alzheimer’s Association’s coordinated nationwide state policy priorities including issues related to insurance coverage, Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, workforce issues, aging policy, and other related issues. The Maryland State Government Relations Director reports to the Territory Government Relations Director.
This role is right for you if:
- Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association's state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Office.
- Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
- Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.
- Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.
- Track state legislation utilizing the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
- Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
- Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
- Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist as needed in the execution of state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
- Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders; prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.
- Collaborate with Association staff across the state chapter regularly to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
- Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter including Walk, galas, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 5 years experience working in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Maryland.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Has current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Maryland.
- Understands, and has experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Maryland.
- Familiar with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long-term care issues.
- Demonstrates the ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.
- Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
- Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
Title: State Government Relations Director
Position Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Full time, based on working 37.5 hours/week
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 309
The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $110,000-$120,000
Reports To: Territory State Government Relations Director
Who We Are:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
Position Type
Full Time
Location
Annapolis, MD, United States
Job ID
MARYL003333
Position Summary:
The Maryland Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Maryland, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before Maryland’s legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions and community partners, and on statewide task forces and work groups. This position serves as a registered lobbyist with the state and is responsible for developing and executing a strategy to implement the Alzheimer’s Association’s coordinated nationwide state policy priorities including issues related to insurance coverage, Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, workforce issues, aging policy, and other related issues. The Maryland State Government Relations Director reports to the Territory Government Relations Director.
This role is right for you if:
- Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association's state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Office.
- Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
- Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.
- Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.
- Track state legislation utilizing the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
- Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
- Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
- Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist as needed in the execution of state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
- Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders; prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.
- Collaborate with Association staff across the state chapter regularly to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
- Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter including Walk, galas, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 5 years experience working in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Maryland.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Has current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Maryland.
- Understands, and has experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Maryland.
- Familiar with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long-term care issues.
- Demonstrates the ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.
- Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
- Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
Title: State Government Relations Director
Position Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Full time, based on working 37.5 hours/week
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 309
The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $110,000-$120,000
Reports To: Territory State Government Relations Director
Who We Are:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director of Government Relations
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Document how your political science, public policy, law, or related field directly supports the regulatory and legislative duties in your job description.
Search employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to browse Director of Government Relations positions at employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, so you're only applying to organizations that have already committed to the filing process.
Target associations, regulated industries and federal contractors
Trade associations, pharmaceutical companies, utilities, and federal contractors routinely hire government relations directors and have established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. These employers expect complex regulatory roles and are less likely to question specialty occupation status.
Verify your worksite LCA before accepting a remote offer
Each physical worksite needs its own certified LCA. If the role is hybrid or you'll work from multiple locations, confirm your employer will file separate LCAs for each site before you sign an offer letter.
Account for premium processing when timing matters
If your current status or OPT end date is close, ask your employer to file premium processing with USCIS to get a decision within days rather than months. This is especially relevant if your start date aligns with a government legislative session or budget cycle.
Build a policy portfolio that supports the LCA prevailing wage
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and metropolitan area before negotiations. If the offered salary is at or above Level III or IV, your petition is less likely to draw a Request for Evidence on wage compliance.
H-1B Visa Director of Government Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Government Relations role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the role is structured around degree-level duties in public policy, political science, law, or a related field, it typically qualifies. The employer's job description must demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement, not just preferred. Generic management duties without a defined field can complicate the petition, so the job description language matters.
Which industries most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for government relations directors?
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, financial institutions subject to federal regulation, defense contractors, energy utilities, and large trade associations are consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers have dedicated government affairs teams and legal resources to support the filing. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect my chances in a government relations job search?
Most private-sector employers filing for this role are subject to the H-1B cap, which means your petition must be selected before USCIS can adjudicate it. The selection rules have changed recently, so check current USCIS guidance before planning your timeline. Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, which can be a strategic advantage.
What documents should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for this role?
You'll need official transcripts and degree certificates showing your field of study, an up-to-date resume emphasizing policy analysis and regulatory engagement duties, and any professional credentials or bar admission records if your background is legal. Your employer will also need a detailed job description tying specific duties to your degree field for the I-129 petition.
Can I work for multiple government agencies or clients on a single H-1B?
No. If your role involves working at different physical locations, such as state capitals, federal offices, or client sites, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. A single LCA does not cover locations that weren't listed at the time of certification. Confirm your employer's plan for multi-site compliance before accepting any offer with travel or hybrid expectations.