Director of State & Local Government Affairs - Eastern Region

Motorola Solutions•Washington, DC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Director of State and Local Government Affairs to lead legislative, regulatory, and public policy advocacy across the East Region. This role acts as an aggressive field leader driving policy outcomes across state capitols and city halls. The ideal candidate will shape public policy to unlock commercial opportunities, navigating state legislatures, municipal bodies, and executive agencies while working collaboratively with the Federal Affairs team to ensure seamless alignment between regional initiatives and national policy goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
7-10+ years of progressive experience in state and local government affairs, legislative advocacy, public policy, or commercial corporate advocacy within state capitols and city halls.
Established network of relationships with key policymakers and influencers in relevant state capitals.
Deep understanding of the state legislative processes, municipal budget/procurement lifecycles, and public funding mechanisms, paired with familiarity in federal advocacy alignment.
Demonstrated record of managing external contract lobbyists and collaborating with commercial sales teams; strong political judgment, ethics, and written/verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's Degree
7+ years of government affairs experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in the technology industry, particularly in the areas of communications, public safety, or cybersecurity, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with Motorola Solutions' business objectives, including proactive and reactive engagement with state and local legislative and regulatory bodies.
Identify emerging policy trends and develop proactive strategies to position the company for success.
Collaborate directly with Regional Sales Directors, Account Executives, and Territory Leadership to integrate policy advocacy into sales strategies—proactively eliminating political and legislative friction to secure high-value public procurements.
Track and operationalize federal, state, and local funding streams to create purchasing vehicles for Motorola Solutions’ technology portfolio.
Partner closely with the Federal Affairs team to share regional political intelligence, align congressional advocacy with state-level priorities, and ensure state/local policy strategies reinforce national enterprise objectives.
Direct a network of state-level contract lobbyists across assigned states.
Manage political budgets and PAC allocations in strict compliance with federal, state, and local ethics and lobbying disclosure laws.
Represent the company within regional trade associations, political organizations (e.g., NCSL, CSG, RGA, DGA), and public safety groups to build strategic alliances and elevate brand presence.