U.S. State Government Affairs Manager
About The Position
Cisco is seeking a government affairs and public policy professional to join a global team as a U.S. State Government Affairs Manager. Reporting to the Vice President of State Government Affairs & Community Relations, this individual will help lead Cisco’s government engagements and public policy efforts across multiple states. Cisco’s Government Affairs team represents the company with governments around the world to build relationships with key leaders, advance Cisco’s public policy goals, and educate governments about our industry. Government Affairs is involved in all key legislative, regulatory, and global issues that impact the technology industry. We are comprised of government and public policy experts across two dozen countries who represent Cisco at the highest levels of government. The team has extensive experience in and out of government and are recognized leaders in the industry.
Requirements
- 7+ years of political and public policy experience in government, corporate government affairs, public affairs, trade associations, or public policy institutions.
- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes related to technology policy and familiarity with public policy issues affecting the technology industry.
- Excellent political judgment and relationship-building skills.
- Strong communication, writing, collaboration, and advocacy abilities with a demonstrated ability to build consensus across internal teams in pursuit of shared objectives.
- Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and, on occasion, internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in state and local government relations, government affairs, public policy, public affairs, political campaigns, lobbying, outreach, or research.
- Proven success leading policy or public affairs initiatives, such as lobbying or advocacy campaigns.
- Extensive experience driving cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions at all organizational levels.
- Skilled in managing executives with exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Deep knowledge of technology policy and commitment to Cisco’s vision of a secure and accessible Internet.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate development objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to strengthen Cisco’s presence and influence with state government stakeholders and technology associations.
- Drive innovative policy solutions that support Cisco’s business goals and mission to power an inclusive future for all, in collaboration with internal teams.
- Advise and prepare senior leaders for engagements with state and local officials, ensuring alignment with Cisco’s business objectives and overall strategy.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on relevant state legislative, regulatory, and budget developments.
- Build trusted relationships with legislators, legislative staff, governors’ offices, and state agencies to strengthen Cisco’s public sector leadership.
- Educate policymakers on Cisco’s technology and its role in AI, cybersecurity, broadband access, economic development, and public safety.
- Advance policy priorities aligned with purpose-driven initiatives.
- Represent Cisco in state-level hearings, meetings, and industry coalitions.
- Draft and present testimony, position papers, and advocacy materials.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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