U.S. State Government Affairs Manager
Core
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen Cisco's presence and influence with state government stakeholders and technology associations.
Role type
Senior IC government affairs manager (state-level)
Builds
Cisco's public sector leadership and policy influence across U.S. states
Domain
Technology industry public policy and government relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
legislative and regulatory process analysis, relationship building with legislators and state agencies, policy strategy development, testimony drafting, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
leading policy or public affairs initiatives, influencing decisions at all organizational levels, integrating public policy with business strategy
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Advising senior leaders for engagements with state and local officials; monitoring and reporting on state legislative and regulatory developments; building trusted relationships with governors' offices and state agencies; educating policymakers on Cisco's technology and policy priorities; representing Cisco in state-level hearings and coalitions; drafting and presenting advocacy materials
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
