Senior Director - State & Local Government Relations

When you join Verizon

You 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.

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What you'll be doing...

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe.

We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role.

Together, we power and empower how people live, work and play - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you'll be doing :

Advocating for the company's public policy goals in multiple state legislatures and local jurisdictions in the western U.

S.; caring for all applicable lobbying registration and reporting requirements.

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with state legislators, regulators, governors, staff and state agencies.
• Coordinating outreach with third-party stakeholders to advance Verizon's priority issues.
• Developing and executing strategies for complex policy and regulatory frameworks addressing broadband, privacy / AI, taxation, and other critical business issues to create a platform for Verizon's long-term growth, benefiting our employees and shareholders.
• Overseeing state political outreach, including coordinating corporate and PAC contributions to candidates.
• Representing Verizon in state political forums, business coalitions, community-based organizations, and internal forums.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local lobbying rules, including lobbyist registration and reporting requirements.
• Tracking legislation and monitoring committee hearings, including testifying as needed.

What we're looking for...

What you'll need to have :

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science or related fields.
• 8+ years of lobbying experience in the telecom and technology industry, relevant trade association, or other regulated industry (e.

g., utilities, banking, insurance, finance).

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly, as needed.
• Established network of state and local political / governmental contacts in the western U.S.
• Experience managing outside lobbyists and consultants at the state level.
• Proven ability to navigate complex problems, build consensus, and collaborate on mutually beneficial solutions.
• Strong, demonstrated leadership, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Unwavering commitment to ethics and legal compliance.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

• Law or other advanced degree.
• Self-starter and evidence of intellectual curiosity.
• Experience working for a lobbying or law firm with a lobbying practice.

Benefits

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 benefit options including : medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.

We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.

Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

Where you'll be working

In 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 Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

We'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.

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