Senior Director – NY/CT State & Local Govt Affairs/Lobbyist
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When you join VerizonYou want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.What you'll be doing...Responsible for developing and implementing legislative strategy, tactics, and content in support of company goals and positions at both the state and local level for New York and Connecticut.Responsibilities include identifying and influencing proposed state and local legislative activities. Plans and executes strategies and initiatives to reform regulatory and legislative policies to ensure that any state or local legislation has a positive or neutral impact on the company. Responsible for constant interaction and relationship development with members of the state's executive branch, members of state legislatures and their staffs and local municipal officials and their staffs.Plans and executes community advocacy strategies and initiatives including education, and partnership development. Coordinating messaging on issues/legislation and for hearings, legislation, amendments, and votes in the legislature in both states.Keeps management informed of pending state and local legislative activity.Managing stakeholder service escalations through conclusion.Managing external consultants to assist with lobbying activities.Managing all state and local reporting filings with ethics agencies (e.g., New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government and Connecticut Office of State Ethics.Supports wireless and wireline consumer business and network teams in delivery of next generation interactive media, video, OTT (Over The Top) Video, voice, data, cloud gaming, and connected home services via the franchise agreements. ​What we're looking for...You'll need to have…Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.10+ years of high-level legislative experience with state and local government.Knowledge of both telecom and technology legislative policy issues.Knowledge of state ethics and gift rules, Tax Law and Public Service Law.Strong leadership skills including communications, planning, negotiations, adaptability, ethical judgment, collaboration and crisis management. No lobbying bans or restrictions.Travel required:Willingness to travel as needed in personally owned vehicle when appropriate. A Valid driver's license is required.Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Even better if you have…Law degreeAdditional InformationRemote work location not permitted during the legislative session. Expectation to work in a Verizon office.Where you'll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $163,000.00 and $302,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.SummaryLocation: Albany, New YorkType: Full time