Manager, (Optical Fiber & Cable) Government Affairs

Corning•City of Corning, NC

22d•$147,188 - $202,384

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company's technologies are used in various markets, including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar. This role is within the Optical Fiber & Cable (OFC) and Connectivity Solutions (COC) businesses, focusing on aligning government policies with business strategies and influencing policy decisions related to fiber and cable capacity planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, international trade, external affairs, supply chain, or a related corporate/business-facing role.
Direct experience supporting business objectives through government affairs, policy analysis, legislative/regulatory monitoring, or advocacy efforts.
Experience with trade-related cases, tariffs, duties, import/export policy, or global trade developments and their impact on business operations.
Ability to connect policy and trade developments to business strategy, capacity planning, supply chain changes, investment protection, and risk management.
Proven ability to work across Government Affairs, Legal, Supply Chain, PLM, Business Intelligence, and senior leadership to drive aligned decisions.
Strong written/verbal communication skills.
Executive presentation ability.
Stakeholder influence skills.
Analytical capability to assess risks/opportunities and translate them into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

Define, communicate, and coordinate with Corning’s Government Affairs office to ensure government policies align with OFC and COC’s business strategy and objectives.
Serve as the voice of the business in partnership with Corning GA to influence government policies, laws, and trade agreements.
Represent OFC at COC+GA Federal and Global Team meetings to coordinate government affairs activities.
Prepare and present to Corning’s Risk Council as required.
Engage and influence key local, state, and federal policy makers using Corning’s market analysis and industry knowledge.
Contribute to clear and concise communications for state agencies, legislators, executives, senior management, and internal partners.
Review, edit, and finalize reports and documents for the corporate Government Affairs team.
Lead the process and strategic direction of international trade-related cases and verification processes.
Identify markets where Corning should protect its investments and develop action plans in coordination with Business Intelligence and Government Affairs teams.
Assess OFC supply chain changes and advise leaders on risks and opportunities.
Monitor global trade and policy developments and translate impacts for leadership.
Guide project teams on compliance and risk for products, technologies, manufacturing, and global trade activities.
Support Legal with government audits, inquiries, and information requests.
Track tariff and duty changes and quantify business impacts for leadership.
Partner with supply chain and PLM teams to ensure regional compliance documentation and traceability.