Director, Government Affairs / Relations

CCC CoxCom, LLC • West Warwick, RI

397d • $156,300 - $260,500

About The Position

The Director of Government Affairs at Cox Communications is responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage with federal, state, and local public policy agencies. This role aims to maintain the company's positive image and ensure an optimal operating environment by advocating for company interests and responding to legislative changes. The position involves managing relationships with public officials, overseeing government affairs teams, and leading strategic initiatives to influence public policy and facilitate business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10 or more years of experience in law, public policy, lobbying, or advocacy.
• 5+ years' experience in a management or leadership role.
• Experience working at the state level on lobbying efforts.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality; ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Experience in strategy, planning, and delivery of internal and external campaigns.
• Strong ability to execute and manage projects, details, and budgets.
• Demonstrates strong awareness of business and organization sensitivity.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and exhibit professionalism under pressure.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (i.e. Political Science, Public Policy, Law).
• J.D, MBA, or other advanced degree desired.
• 5 or more years of experience in a management role or leading cross-functional projects preferred.
• Experience working in a state elected office, advocacy, or within public policy preferred.
• Knowledge of, and experience lobbying on telecommunications issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees execution of strategies by Government Affairs team for federal, state, local, and other public policy agency legislation.
• Manages relationships with local franchise authorities, state and local elected officials, and other public opinion leaders.
• Envisions, develops, and manages department budgets including lobbying.
• Leads long-term strategic planning initiatives.
• Develops, plans, and implements grass-roots campaigns to advance company interests.
• Provides analytical review of legislation, ordinances, and other legal documents.
• Reviews, drafts, edits, and negotiates complex agreements with governmental agencies and third parties.
• Proposes legislation, municipal ordinances, and various company filings with governmental agencies.
• Leads video franchise efforts in coordination with Cox legal and policy teams.
• Partners with and supports other CEI businesses to ensure overall company success on legislative issues.
• Consults company leadership on effective methods for maintaining relationships with public entities.
• Coaches leadership and subject matter experts on protocols and etiquette before legislators.
• Oversees activities of Government Affairs team and collaborates with key boundary partners.
• Represents the company on external business, economic development, and community boards.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy allowing employees to take as much vacation as they deem consistent with their duties.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for personal or family wellness.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree