Director, Government Affairs, State, Local & Education (SLED)
Core
Lead public policy and government affairs strategy for U.S. state, local, and education markets, shaping legislation on cybersecurity and AI to enable public sector business growth.
Role type
Director, Government Affairs (SLED)
Builds
Public sector business growth and favorable policy environments
Domain
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Public Policy, State & Local Government
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
State/local government affairs expertise, Cybersecurity policy knowledge, AI policy knowledge, Legislative budget cycle understanding, Public sector acquisition process knowledge, Trade association leadership, Consultant/lobbyist management, Executive presentation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (JD, MPP, MPA), State/local government agency experience, Technology/cybersecurity capacity experience
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Shape and influence state/local legislation on cybersecurity and AI; Align government affairs with sales to navigate SLED procurement; Cultivate networks with state/local CIOs, CISOs, and policymakers; Represent company in trade associations; Oversee external government relations consultants and contract lobbyists; Partner with internal GTM, product, legal, and executive teams.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
