Director, GCA, CA (East Bay)

Comcast • Livermore, CA

1d • $157,722 - $210,295 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, California/Arizona, Local Government Affairs, Government & Community Affairs (“GCA”), District 5, this role has responsibility for local governmental policy and advocacy matters for California. Develops and implements city legislative strategies, monitors ordinances, and assists in facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives. This role will closely coordinate with the state lead on state and local membership organizations. Assists with corporate initiatives and works with state GCA to coordinate community affairs activities.

Requirements

• Familiarity with key areas of technology and/or telecommunications policy.
• Progressively responsible experience in government affairs related disciplines working with city councils, mayors, legislators, government agencies, political campaigns, or associations with recent experience.
• Strong team player and willingness to assist department in various tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities and possess good organization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent Comcast in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to build relationships as well as work collaboratively to build consensus and positive buy-in/support for initiatives.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization both in written and oral form.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional time management and strong eye for detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years related experience.
• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Nice To Haves

• While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing city government advocacy strategies, monitor ordinances, and local government affairs activity.
• Assist in building strategies and tactics to effectively advocate for company priorities in all levels of local government.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives and regulators at the local level.
• Travel to attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the company.
• Monitor local legislative activity affecting Comcast NBCUniversal business interests.
• Work closely with the HQ Shared Services Policy team to review ordinances and receive policy direction from subject matter experts.
• Execute advocacy strategies and tactics based on the company’s policy guidance.
• Assist in facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound local government policy and enhance communication with local officials in all levels of government.
• Assist in coordination with the Senior Director on all franchising activity.
• Assist with the resolution of complex and/or difficult franchise renewals, franchise transfers, and franchise non-compliance issues.
• Assist with corporate initiatives and work with state GCA to coordinate community affairs activities.
• Develop relationships on behalf of Comcast with coalition and industry trade associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
• Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.
• Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.
• We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.
• That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
• Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director