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Director, State Government Affairs

Spectrum · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Contributes to and supports Spectrum’s government affairs and public policy strategies and tactics.
  • Develops, builds and expands relationships with public officials and other influential policy makers.
  • Assists in the development and management of the company’s political contribution strategies, where permitted under applicable law.
  • Drafts, analyzes and/or presents legislation, amendments, and testimony as necessary and performs legislative and regulatory advocacy.
  • Manages outside counsel, consultants or lobbysts as necessary.
  • Works collaboratively with supervisors, peers and outside consultants to develop and grow grassroots and third-party support for the benefit of the company and its interests.
  • Develops budgets and effectively plans and executes initiatives to grow the company’s image.
  • Represents the company before external constituencies, including elected officials and other government agencies, commissions and authorities, and organizes and represents the company at community events and other external functions.
  • Manages interactions with government officials on permitting, right-of-way and other concerns.
  • Responds to and monitors resolution of escalated complaints from government authorities.
  • Helps identify government-related business opportunities and facilitates discussions with business and assists them in developing responses for government procurement.

Working Conditions

  • Normal office conditions.
  • Some travel required.
  • Able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
  • Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

  • 8+ years of advocacy, lobbying and negotiation experience.
  • 8+ years of political/government relations experience.
  • 8+ years of related experience in the cable industry, government, public policy or legislative arenas.

Skills

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation, regulation, contracts, franchises and legal documents.
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, etc.).
  • Ability to work independently, but also collaborate effectively with colleagues, peers and other internal and external constituencies.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance and operate with integrity and within company values; maintain high standards for ethical practice.
  • Background in law or public policy required.
  • Understanding of state and local government.
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within company standards and auto insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of cable, telecommunications and broadband products, services and regulation preferred.

PGA

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

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