Director, Regional Government Affairs (South Bay / Silicon Valley)

Overview

Director, Regional Government Affairs (South Bay / Silicon Valley)

Location : San Jose, CA

Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) | svlg.org

About SVLG

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) is the leading business association representing Silicon Valley’s innovation economy. Founded by David Packard in 1977, SVLG advances policies and partnerships that strengthen innovation, economic competitiveness, sustainability, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. Our members include global technology companies, critical infrastructure providers, and high-growth startups working to shape a better future.

Position Summary

SVLG is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of South Bay Government Affairs to lead the organization’s engagement with city, county, and regional government leaders throughout the South Bay — focused on communities such as San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto and the surrounding region.

This role is responsible for advancing SVLG’s local policy agenda in the South Bay, cultivating relationships with public officials, and delivering value to member companies through strategic advocacy and regional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local political dynamics and a passion for promoting solutions across housing, transportation, infrastructure, economic development, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SVLG’s South Bay government affairs strategy, with a focus on proactive engagement and long-term relationship building
• Serve as the primary liaison to elected officials, city managers, agency heads, and public stakeholders across South Bay jurisdictions
• Represent SVLG and its members in public meetings, regional coalitions, working groups, and community forums on issues including land use, permitting, infrastructure, housing, economic development, and clean energy
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to local policy developments impacting the innovation ecosystem and business climate
• Develop advocacy materials, public comment, and policy briefings that reflect SVLG’s core priorities and the interests of member companies
• Design and lead localized roundtables and convenings that foster public-private dialogue and position SVLG as a trusted regional partner
• Collaborate across SVLG teams—including policy, communications, events, and membership—to amplify regional initiatives and ensure coordinated execution
• Advise SVLG leadership and member companies on South Bay-specific policy dynamics and engagement opportunities

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, two writing samples and references.

SVLG is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging both within our organization and across the region. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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