Director, State Government Affairs – Policy

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, State Government Affairs – Head of State Policy, this role has responsibility for state policy efforts including analysis, position development, internal and external stakeholder policy engagement and coordination, participation with trade associations, and participation with issue advocacy groups to advance Comcast legislative priorities in the states.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for intake and preliminary analysis of state legislative and state policy initiatives impacting Comcast businesses.
• Monitor state legislative activity affecting Comcast NBCUniversal business interests.
• Coordinate efforts across Comcast’s state government affairs corporate and field teams regarding the policy analysis and implications of proposed legislative, executive, and administrative state policy issues.
• Liaison with key Comcast NBCUniversal departments and subject matter experts regarding the impact of proposed state policies on Comcast businesses.
• Draft proposed state policy initiatives, legislation, and amendments.
• Draft and analyze state legislative testimony.
• Develop policy position papers, reports, and other policy-related materials.
• Develop relationships on behalf of Comcast with coalition and industry trade associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Familiarity with key areas of technology and/or telecommunications policy.
• Strong team player and willingness to assist department in various tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities and possess good organization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent Comcast in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to build relationships as well as work collaboratively to build consensus and positive buy-in/support for initiatives.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization both in written and oral form.
• Proven project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional time management and strong eye for detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel required: 25-30%.

Education Level

Advanced degree/law degree preferred.

Years of Experience

5+ years related experience.

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 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

• Legislative Affairs
• State Regulations
• Legislative Writing
• Policy Analysis
• Trade Policy
• State Policy

Salary:

Primary Location Pay Range: $160,530.09 – $240,795.14

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date the job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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:

10+ Years

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