# Senior Strategy Manager, Government Affairs | Housing

**Company:** [EliseAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/eliseai)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $200k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** government affairs, public policy, regulatory strategy, ai regulation, fair housing, Data Privacy, tenant screening, lihtc, section 8, policy analysis, position papers, coalition building, Stakeholder Management, legislative analysis, regulatory risk
**Posted:** 2026-08-05

> Leads EliseAI’s government affairs and public policy function across housing, technology, and AI regulation. The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, strong government stakeholder relationships, policy-writing ability, and the capacity to build a 0→1 function.

## Job Description

## 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.

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