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Director, State Government Relations & Public Affairs

Company

Covista

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Posted

July 05, 2026

Position Overview

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

This role sits within Covista's Corporate Affairs team and reports to the Senior Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs. You'll lead Covista's state-level government relations strategy β€” owning the relationships, managing the in-market resources, and driving the proactive policy engagement that allows Covista's institutions to operate, expand, and compete. This is not a reactive role. You'll be expected to anticipate and navigate fast-paced news, legislative and regulatory environment, build the political conditions for Covista's strategic priorities before they're at risk, and serve as a proactive counselor to institutional and segment leaders and other internal stakeholders needing to navigate state- and local-level decisions.

You'll work across a portfolio of priority states while managing a network of contract lobbyists and building direct relationships with state officials, legislative staff, industry assoc...

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