Principal, Connectivity Policy

Description

Principal for Connectivity Policy, Americas

The Principal for Connectivity Policy, Americas, will advocate on connectivity-related public policy issues, including those related to Project Kuiper, with governments across the Americas to support our business, customers, and employees in Canada and Latin America.

The Principal will work closely with other public policy teams, Legal, PR, and relevant business units to ensure alignment with business priorities and goals and will be responsible for effectively educating policymakers on these issues. Additionally, the Principal will lead engagements with trade associations, think tanks, advocacy groups, and other relevant external stakeholders.

The Principal will monitor and report on legislative and policy activity regarding connectivity issues in Canada and Latin America, develop positioning and mitigation/engagement strategies, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives aligned with business objectives. Where appropriate, the Principal will facilitate high-level meetings for executives and business leaders with key policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.

This position is based in Arlington, Virginia. The Senior Manager must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA required.
• At least 12 years of relevant public policy experience and a solid understanding of connectivity issues and government relations in the Americas.
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English for effective communication and advocacy, in both writing and speech.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD or Advanced Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in government or representing a large, complex company or association.
• Proven ability to act as both a subject matter expert and a manager of complex political relationships.
• Experience working with public policy stakeholders and managing multiple policy issues.
• Ability to understand how technical language in legislative and regulatory proposals could affect corporate operations, identify business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal customers.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and persuasion skills, with demonstrated flexibility, sound judgment, decision-making abilities, and political acumen.
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently at the highest corporate and political levels.
• Self-starter with the capacity to take general direction and produce specific results.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and multitask effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, maintaining a strong professional reputation in the industry.

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