VP, State and Local Government Affairs, Head of State & Local Policy

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## Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of State & Local Government and Community Affairs, this role has the lead responsibility for state and local policy efforts including analysis, position development, internal and external stakeholder policy coordination, participation with trade associations, and participation with issue advocacy groups.

## Job Description

### Core Responsibilities

– **Lead policy intake** — Lead a team responsible for intake and preliminary analysis of state legislative, regulatory, administrative, and local policy initiatives impacting Comcast businesses.
– **Serve on leadership cabinet** — Serve on the leadership cabinet for the SVP of State & Local Government and Community Affairs.
– **Coordinate with federal policy team** — Ensure connection, coordination, and synergy with the federal public policy team.
– **Analyze policy trends** — Spot and analyze policy trends across the country and communicate impacts verbally and in writing to executives.
– **Coordinate internal efforts** — Coordinate efforts across Comcast NBCUniversal’s corporate subject matter experts and SLGA field teams regarding policy analysis and implications.
– **Liaise with internal departments** — Work with key departments and subject matter experts on the impact of proposed state and local policies.
– **Draft and negotiate policy initiatives** — Assist in drafting and negotiating proposed state and local policy initiatives, legislation, and amendments.
– **Prepare testimony** — Assist in drafting and analyzing state legislative and local ordinance testimony.
– **Develop policy materials** — Develop policy position papers, reports, and related materials in coordination with the public policy team.
– **Represent Comcast externally** — Participate on behalf of Comcast in coalition and industry trade association state and local policy working groups.
– **Other duties** — Other duties as assigned.

### Professional Experience & Qualifications

– **Consulting & facilitation skills** — Proven exceptional consulting, facilitation, and client relationship management skills.
– **Leadership** — Strong people leader and team player; able to organize department functions.
– **Project & priority management** — Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
– **Confidentiality** — Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent Comcast professionally.
– **Relationship building** — Ability to build relationships and collaborate to build consensus and support.
– **Influence & change management** — Proven ability to influence and drive organizational change.
– **Communication skills** — Strong presentation and communication skills, written and oral.
– **Project management** — Proven excellent project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
– **Time management** — Exceptional time management and attention to detail.
– **Fast‑paced environment** — Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
– **Travel** — Travel required: 10–15%.

### Employees at all levels are expected to:

– **Understand Operating Principles** — Make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
– **Own the customer experience** — Think and act in ways that put customers first and create seamless digital experiences.
– **Know your stuff** — Be enthusiastic learners and advocates of Comcast technology and tools.
– **Win as a team** — Work together, embrace new ideas, and make big things happen.
– **Participate in Net Promoter System** — Join huddles, make callbacks, and elevate opportunities for improvement.
– **Drive results** — Drive results and growth.
– **Support inclusion** — Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
– **Do what’s right** — Do what’s right for colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

## Education Level

Advanced degree or law degree preferred.

## Relevant Work Experience

15 Years +

## Equal Opportunity Statement

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We 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

Leadership; Policy Advice; Government Affairs; Strategic Direction; Policy Guidance; Policy Analysis

## Salary

**Primary Location Pay Range:** $262,273.59 – $393,410.38

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 posting date unless applicant volume requires earlier or later closure.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards Comcast provides. Most sales positions are eligible for commission; most non‑sales positions are eligible for a bonus. Comcast also provides best‑in‑class benefits to eligible employees, offering personalized options and tools to support physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

## Education

Bachelor’s Degree

While the stated degree is preferred, Comcast may consider applicants with a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.

## Relevant Work Experience

15 Years +

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