Government Affairs Director jobs in Missouri

Government Affairs Director implements strategic plans and oversees engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Manages teams that build relationships and liaise with government entities(federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Government Affairs Director performs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Additionally, Government Affairs Director creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Government Affairs Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Government Affairs Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager
  • Brightspeed
  • Jefferson, MO FULL_TIME
  • Company Description

    At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

    Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

    Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

    Check us out on the web!  

    Job Description

    Brightspeed is looking for an outgoing, high-energy, self-starting professional who can convey complex business strategies, information, and ideas to a wide variety of internal and external constituencies. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, building, and maintaining business relationships with key stakeholders, including state and local government officials, broadband grant offices, state public utility commissions, and other internal business teams in states within Brightspeed’s operating territory. You will be a key member of the Government Affairs and Public Policy team engaged with supporting legislative, regulatory, broadband grant, and compliance matters, and will be critical to the success of Brightspeed’s public policy initiatives.

    As Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, you will play an important role in advancing the interests of the company, its customers, and its stakeholders before state and local governmental officials. You will also support Brightspeed’s business strategy, goals, and objectives through effective internal and external communications (including social media) that positively impacts the company’s image and reputation. You will also assist with strategic planning and play a key role in developing the strategy, advocacy, and execution of the company’s broadband grant initiatives, including through county and state advocacy as well as providing strategic review and direction for broadband grant program requirements.

    This position is posted for remote work, but the required location is within the state of Missouri. 

    As Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, your duties will include:

    • Meet regularly with mayors, city council members, county commissioners, administrators, and staff of key cities and counties to articulate the Company’s vision and plans and to obtain support for Brightspeed initiatives
    • Resolve right-of-way, permitting, pole attachment/joint use and similar issues with states, counties, cities, and third parties
    • Responsible for state legislative, local government, and regulatory issues affecting Brightspeed and its customers, as well as larger telecom industry issues that impact the Company
    • Analyze broadband grant requirements and executing on the company’s strategic plan of maximizing the award of broadband grants from various state and federal broadband grant programs
    • Establish and maintain relationships with local chambers of commerce, economic development councils, and local community groups to build and enhance the business and community reputation of Brightspeed
    • Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key public and government officials and other industry players
    • Owner of relationships with state telecom and broadband industry associations and coalitions
    • Proactive evaluation of proposed legislation and regulations, while working with legislative staff to draft and ultimately incorporate proposed revisions that benefit Brightspeed and the telecom industry
    • Develop and implement public policy and legislative positions and strategies, monitor legislation, and coordinate with local lobbyists, industry players, and third-party organizations
    • Act as principal contact for Brightspeed’s state Network Operations team on local government issues and the resolution of constituent inquiries
    • Coordinate with various departments within Brightspeed, such as Real Estate, Engineering, Regulatory Operations, and Legal on local and state government issues
    • Support and advance the goals of local go-to-market programs
    • Coordinate with Brightspeed Corporate Communications on proactive and reactive public messaging

    Qualifications

    WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

     

    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or the equivalent in relevant training or experience
    • 3 years of experience in a state/local government affairs environment
    • Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional integrity due to the nature of information involved and the public visibility of this position
    • Comfortable with an ever-changing technology and industry landscape
    • Enjoy working independently as well as with cross functional teams, and you exhibit energy, intelligence, and a drive for success
    • Strong problem-solving, partnership, and collaboration skills
    • Strong verbal and written communications skills and analytical abilities

    BONUS POINTS FOR:

    • Experience in the telecommunications/cable industry (e.g., wireline, wireless, broadband, cable)
    • Knowledge of, and experience working on, federal, state, local, broadband, and telecommunications issues
    • Extensive portfolio of relationships across state and local government
    • Time spent on local community engagement, public affairs, and grants
    • Public policy/compliance implementation experience

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    Additional Information

    WHY JOIN US?

    We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

    At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and we prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

    We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

    Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

    Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

    When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

    Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:  

    • Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
    • Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice
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Director Communications & Public Affairs
  • honeywell
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address critical challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, productivity, global urbanization, a...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Public Affairs Director
  • KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob SummaryThe Public Affairs Director oversees the Library’s Public Affairs department and is responsible for its function and success. Reporting to and in consultation with the Deputy Dir...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Business Affairs Director
  • VMLY&R
  • Kansas City, MO FULL_TIME
  • About Us: VMLY&R VMLY&R is a global brand and customer experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands. But what does that mean? It means we're a creati...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Digital Government Project Director #5-A-235
  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Location: The office for this position is the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101. Candidates who complete a successful onboarding and training peri...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Director of Civil Rights Compliance - Governmental Affairs
  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Why you’ll love this position: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education actively suppor...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Sr Specialist
  • Consolidated Edison
  • New York, NY
  • Mission Statement Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Con...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager
  • Consolidated Edison
  • New York, NY
  • Mission Statement Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Con...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Communications Associate
  • Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA)
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description JINSA, a non-profit, non-partisan policy think tank focused on strengthening U.S. national security and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Director
  • Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA)
  • Alexandria, VA
  • HIDA is seeking a Director of Marketing! This position requires a leader with strong interpersonal skills, exceptional m...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Director/Executive Director Regulatory Affairs - Rare Disease
  • GQR
  • Boston, MA
  • This position will be the Regulatory lead on the company's highest profile asset. This organization is mid-sized, and ha...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Regulatory Affairs
  • Flexible Packaging Association
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Responsibilities • Identify, manage, and respond to all regulatory proposals impacting m...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President, Government Affairs
  • National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Job Description Job Description TITLE: Vice President, Government Affairs LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia DATE CREATED: F...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Government Program Analytics
  • Jubilant HollisterStier CMO
  • Spokane, WA
  • Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, a well-established member of the business community in Spokane, Washington, provides a comp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Missouri is landlocked and borders eight different states as does its neighbor, Tennessee. No state in the U.S. touches more than eight. Missouri is bounded by Iowa on the north; by Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee across the Mississippi River on the east; on the south by Arkansas; and by Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (the last across the Missouri River) on the west. Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are straight lines, the Missouri Bootheel protrudes southerly into Arkansas. The two largest rivers are the Mississippi (which defines the eastern boundary of the state) and the Misso...
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Government Affairs Director in Lima, OH
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Government Affairs Director in Santa Ana, CA
Our teams have helped pass legislation and regulations at every level of government, have held members of Congress accountable to their constituents, shepherded top-level nominations in the Executive and Judicial branches, and ensured diverse voices are heard by decisionmakers.
February 04, 2020
Government Affairs Director in Memphis, TN
Different government officials create laws that might not help the real estate business and might make it harder to sell homes and close deals.
February 13, 2020