Government Affairs Director, X

The role

The Director of the X Government Affairs team supports business and growth objectives through federal lobbying and strategic coalition building. This role involves advocating for X on policy areas including broadband, artificial intelligence, and social media.

What you will do

• Serve as a front-line advocate for X on key policy areas including broadband and artificial intelligence
• Shape X legislative strategies, tactics, and policy development for the federal government
• Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with federal government officials, lawmakers, and regulatory decision-makers
• Oversee and manage consultants and third-parties engaged in X Government Affairs matters
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony, and develop policy positions
• Monitor and analyze domestic policy developments
• Prepare presentations, deliverables and key metrics for X leadership
• Perform research as needed, develop policy and collateral materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization
• 4+ years of direct people leadership experience managing government affairs teams/ personnel
• Must be willing to travel, <25%
• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of X

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, or political science, international affairs, or another relevant field
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Experience working on policy issues at federal regulatory agencies or legislative committees/bodies
• Direct experience in achieving definitive legislative outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships
• Passion for X's mission and goals

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from

About the company

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