Senior Strategy Manager, Government Affairs | Housing

Responsibilities

• Establish and own EliseAI's government affairs and public policy strategy from 0→1.
• Build and manage relationships with housing authorities, government agencies, regulators, and other public-sector stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize legislative and regulatory developments affecting EliseAI across AI regulation, fair housing, data privacy, tenant screening, and affordable housing programs; translate them into clear internal guidance.
• Represent the company with policymakers and industry coalitions, and author position papers, comment letters, and testimony.
• Advise product, legal, and leadership on regulatory risk and opportunity, ensuring policy considerations inform strategic decisions early.
• Represent EliseAI in industry associations and coalitions, building the company's voice and credibility in housing and technology policy.
• Partner with GTM to unlock government and affordable-housing opportunities through agency and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage outside counsel, lobbyists, and consultants as the function scales.
• Travel for agency, legislative, and industry engagements, including Washington, DC and state capitals.
• Work in person at the NYC headquarters 4–5 days a week.

Requirements

• 7+ years in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory strategy at a high-growth technology startup, or a relevant role at a top-tier management consultancy.
• Strong command of the legislative and regulatory landscape at the intersection of housing and technology.
• Established relationships with government stakeholders—housing authorities, agencies, or regulators—or a demonstrated ability to build them quickly from a standing start.
• Track record of building something from 0→1 and operating effectively without a defined playbook.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to author policy positions and represent EliseAI credibly in public and government settings.
• Strong analytical judgment and ability to translate policy and regulation into commercial and product implications.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with fair housing, AI and data-privacy regulation, or affordable housing programs such as LIHTC and Section 8/PBRA.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $200,000–$250,000.
• Equity in the company.
• Medical, dental, and vision premiums covered at 100%.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Fitness and home services stipend.
• Collaborative in-office environment with meals covered.
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays.
• Relocation packages.