Vice President State Government Affairs

Profile

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Job Summary

The VP, State Government Affairs is responsible for state governmental policy and advocacy matters for the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Develops and implements legislative and state administration strategies, monitors legislation, coordinates state association management, key contacts programs, training, compliance, and assists in facilitation of state government-facing business initiatives. Oversees corporate initiatives and works with local external affairs to coordinate community affairs activities.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Responsible for relations with state governments, including advocacy before the legislature, executive branch, and state agencies.

Work as a strategic partner with Corporate, Division and Region senior management team to accomplish business goals of the organization.

Identify state administrative and legislative issues that impact Comcast's internal business partners, develop relationships and work with internal subject matter experts to achieve successful outcomes.

Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound state government policy and enhance communication with state officials.

Draft, analyze and/or present legislation, amendments, and testimony as necessary.

Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives and regulators at the state level. Travel to attend meetings, hearings, conferences, or other events to represent the company.

Coordinate with Regional External Affairs team on community investment programs.

Manage outside counsel, consultants, and lobbyists to implement strategies or initiatives.

Consult and coordinate with business units on state procurement opportunities.

Provide leadership and supervision to state cable association, including staffing, performance management, compensation administration, office management, etc.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Government, or related discipline; law or related advanced degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of Government Affairs related disciplines working with legislators and/or government.

Must possess excellent organizational skills and sound verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.

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 an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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, 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

15 Years

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Company info

Comcast
Website : http://corporate.comcast.com