Government Affairs Representative jobs in Camden, NJ

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director Government and Regulatory Affairs, Philadelphia, the Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for regulatory, franchising and public policy matters for assigned geographic area of Philadelphia. Develops and implements legislative, policy, and community strategies, monitors legislation and supports relationships with local, state, and federal officials. Coordinates and executes corporate initiatives and community affairs activities. In alignment with business strategy, provides leadership and direction for multiple functional areas. Ensures appropriate resources to achieve financial and business objectives. Influences, shapes, and integrates strategy for functional area(s).

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategy for government affairs and public policy issues in Philadelphia
• Develops and maintains relationships with government representatives and regulators at the local, state, and federal levels in alignment with overall strategies Secures and maintains franchise operating authority for the company.
• Organizes franchise renewal efforts in the assigned area, including developing and implementing franchise renewal strategies consistent with corporate guidelines; secures timely franchise renewals on acceptable terms; manages the maintenance of local franchise administration and database information; and ensures the timely delivery of franchise renewal notifications.
• Resolves complex and/or difficult franchise renewals, franchise transfers and franchise non–compliance issues, as required.
• Travels to attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the company.
• Supports regional duties as assigned.
• Manages outside counsel, consultants, or lobbyists to implement strategies or initiatives.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• The idea candidate will possess the following qualifications:
  • Relationship Management: Adept at the day-to-day work of maintaining relationships and messaging to external stakeholders. This includes executing and tracking email communications, hosting webinars, developing, and providing periodic updates to staff, and similar tasks.
  • Advocacy: Ability to influence, negotiate with, and build consensus with others.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate with ease across teams in a complex organization, contributing to cohesive efforts to achieving advocacy strategies in support of business objectives.
  • Consistency and Reliability: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product.
  • Integrity: Maintains the highest levels of ethical conduct and integrity

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• 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.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years

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. 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.