Senior Director, Advocacy (Americas)

Overview

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Position Summary

ISC2 is a global leader in advocating for a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem. We shape meaningful and impactful policy, regulations, laws, guidance, and frameworks across the globe to ensure the strongest cybersecurity postures possible. We also raise awareness and advocate for a well-qualified and well-trained global cybersecurity workforce as a critical component of cybersecurity resilience and strength.

While we aim to serve as a trusted resource for the global policymaking community, our members are at the heart of our work. To this end, we focus on current and future issues critical to cybersecurity professionals and their role in keeping us all safe and secure. We ensure the profession has the support it needs to grow and accomplish its mission.

As Senior Director, Advocacy (Americas), you will lead all advocacy activities in North America, with a strong focus on the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop long- and short-term strategies to advance ISC2’s position as a global cybersecurity leader in the U.S. and Canada.

• Assess opportunities for ISC2 advocacy at the state level in the U.S. and develop and execute a long-term strategy.

• Assess opportunities for advocacy in Central and Latin America and develop and execute a long-term strategy.

• Position ISC2 as a resource for policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders critical to advancing strong cybersecurity policies through continuous stakeholder engagement.

• Craft, pursue, and propose opportunities for ISC2 to engage in policy discussions and thought leadership opportunities.

• Review all opportunities to respond to public requests for inquiries (RFI) and lead the crafting of ISC2’s submissions, including gathering input from ISC2 SMEs and members.

• Provide strategic leadership in determining where and to what extent ISC2 should increase or decrease advocacy activity in any jurisdiction and region based on strategic and operational priorities.

• Lead the development of ISC2 policy positions at a global, regional, and jurisdictional level.

• Educate, engage, and leverage ISC2 members in advocacy activities and opportunities.

• Serve as a senior leader and representative of ISC2 values internally and externally.

• Lead, develop, and coach staff.

• Oversee and manage budgets.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrated skills in complex decision-making, problem-solving, and planning.

• Strong analytical thinking and innovation skills.

• Strong systems thinking and relationship management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders.

• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder management skills.

Management Responsibility

This role will manage the Director, Advocacy and Policy Manager, who are based in the U.S. Due to the continued growth and expansion of Advocacy activities, additional direct reports may be added to the scope of the role in the future.

Qualifications

• Superior communication and public speaking skills, with an emphasis on verbal communication and engaging with a diverse array of people.

• Strong computer and technical skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web applications.

• Familiarity with global cybersecurity public policy issues, standards, legal and regulatory schemes, and profession politics.

• Experience working within and leading a global team (preferably a remote, distributed workforce) and managing consulting resources.

• Proven track record of managing complex policy and thought leadership campaigns, successfully passing multiple bills, regulations, or government policy changes, while building coalitions and managing associated politics and media coverage.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Affairs/Policy Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

• 10+ years of professional experience in public policy, government affairs, and/or legislative and regulatory affairs.

Physical and Mental Demands

• 25% travel required.

• Work extended hours when necessary.

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods.

• Regular use of office equipment in a remote environment, such as a computer/laptop and monitor.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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