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Director of Federal Governmental Relations

This position develops strategies, implementation programs and communications plans to gain support at the FCC for Verizon's positions on federally regulated or potentially federally regulated technology-related policy issues. This position will also communicate directly with corporate senior management, public policy leaders, industry representatives, FCC officials and the media to further Verizon's technology-related federal public policy goals.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


- Engaging in industry discussions and analyzing regulatory developments and third party activities on technology-related matters to identify emerging trends and influence issues affecting the company's federal regulatory policy positions.
- Building and cultivating coalitions of industry representatives and other issue influencers to develop policy solutions for technology-related matters that potentially have federal regulatory policy relevance.
- Representing Verizon at the FCC and other government agencies, in public policy forums, industry conferences, in the media, and at other industry initiatives focused on federally regulated (or potentially federally regulated) technology-related issues.
- Advising Verizon senior management about the federal regulatory policy implication of technology-related issues.
- Working with Verizon corporate / business groups and Washington, D.C.-based public policy organizations to develop and manage federal regulatory policy initiatives on behalf of Verizon.


Required Skills & Experience:


- Washington, DC public policy work experience.
- Solid experience and expertise in the communications/technology industry.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written), including the ability to explain complex technological issues in layman's terms
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with an array of stakeholders and third party groups representing diverse viewpoints on technology-related issues.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.


Desired Skills & Experience:


- Strong organizational skills.
Closing Date 29th June 2009
Contact Submit your resume to jennifer.glynn@verizon.com, please include a cover letter and salary requirements. EOE M/F
Website www.verizon.com


 

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