Senior Vice President of Technology and Telecommunications

Senior Vice President of Technology and Telecommunications

Waxman Strategies, a mission-driven policy and communications firm, seeks to hire an entrepreneurial leader to lead and build a new technology and telecommunications practice.

Guided by a Commitment to Advancing Outcomes that Matter

Building on the powerful legacy of former Congressman Henry Waxman, who helms the firm, we are driven by an uncompromising commitment to create and sustain change in the public interest. Only taking on projects that interest and inspire us, we use advocacy, communications, and campaigns to shape policies, advance causes, and build movements.

Waxman Strategies works primarily on health and environmental issues. Our health care work is based on the belief that health care is a human right, and we work tirelessly with clients who share our vision. These clients include foundations, advocacy organizations, and health care providers aiming to develop and promote policies to achieve access to quality, affordable care and equitable health outcomes. Our work in the environmental space is focused on driving the transformational change necessary to protect our planet and all who inhabit it. We work with leading NGOs and clean energy technology providers to develop and implement pragmatic policy solutions on a range of important issues, including electrifying our vehicles and homes, pursuing environmental justice, regulating and cleaning up toxic pollutants, and removing carbon from the atmosphere.

Role and Responsibilities for this New Position

We’re looking for a leader with expertise in technology and telecommunications, experience in advancing policy change, relationships with key stakeholders, and a strong commitment to creating and sustaining public interest-focused change.

As Senior Vice President, you will create and lead a new Technology and Telecommunications practice at the firm. This involves determining potential areas of focus, managing new business development, growing and managing new hires, and, especially, ensuring we deliver outcomes that matter for our clients and partners.

While we will rely on our new Senior Vice President to help determine specific areas of focus, we are committed to developing a practice that aligns with Waxman Strategies’ principles by ensuring all communities benefit from advancements in technology and connectivity. We envision areas of focus to include, for example, advocating for greater access to high-speed, affordable internet, robust privacy protections, and a competitive marketplace that encourages innovation and benefits consumers.

Our new Senior Vice President will report to our firm’s CEO. They will work closely together to ensure these initiatives are achieved.

As a leader at the firm, the new Senior Vice President will work to ensure all work and interactions are consistent with our values and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) commitments.

Specific Role and Responsibilities

• Driving new business development for the practice, including sourcing, leading, and participating in proposal development and pitches.
• Building, leading, and managing a diverse team in ways that maximize each employee, encourage collaboration, and drive excellence.
• Managing and implementing multiple projects, ensuring the firm is delivering against core outcomes and deliverables.
• Managing the practice’s budget, assessing opportunities for strategic hires, and working towards appropriate profitability.
• Cultivating relationships with Congressional leaders, the Administration, thought leaders, stakeholders, and the media.
• Providing guidance and helping the firm make decisions on core issues, opportunities, and needs.
• Ensuring a workplace that aligns with our values and lives up to our DEIJ commitments.

Who You Are

Key qualifications include:

• At least 15 years of professional work experience, with a background in a government setting, nonprofit advocacy organizations, or consulting firms.
• Proven track record in legislative or regulatory work, with experience in advancing legislation or regulatory policy.
• Experience in technology and telecommunications policy, with knowledge of relevant areas of focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from members of Congress to nonprofit leaders.
• Experience in project management, project planning, and/or campaign planning.
• Commitment to and experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds, including marginalized communities such as communities of color, low-income communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, various religious backgrounds, and more.
• Approach to work with flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to pivot as issues arise.
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in public policy, government, political science, or another related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in client and/or funder relations is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for the Senior Vice President position is $201,571.00 to $222,789.00, depending on experience. As a leader of the new practice, you will also receive a bonus based on the profit generated by the practice and help determine bonuses for your team in partnership with the CEO. The firm has a generous benefits package, including group health insurance, dental benefits, unlimited vacation time, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

We will also consider candidates with significantly more experience for the Managing Director level.

Additional Details

This is a full-time position with a preference for candidates based in the Washington, D.C. area. We will consider candidates based in the U.S., with a preference for those on the East Coast. Candidates outside of the EST time zone need to be willing to work East Coast business hours. We primarily work remotely, but DC-based staff have access to our Washington, D.C. office.

More About Our Team

The firm is composed of individuals from various backgrounds, including federal agencies, nonprofit advocacy groups, and legislative offices, at a range of experience levels. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming place for people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, parents, empty-nesters, and more.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes a phone interview, in-person and/or video interviews, a candidate exercise, and reference calls for those advancing in our process.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit https://waxmanstrategies.com/join-our-team/ and click on “to apply.” Submit a resume, complete our application, and let us know how you learned of the job. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the job will remain posted on our website until filled.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Aliya at [email protected].

Our DEIJ Commitment

Waxman Strategies operates with the understanding that DEIJ values are central to our mission, culture, success, and impact. Aware of the country’s historically unjust economic and social systems, we strive to maintain a workplace that embraces the diverse backgrounds and identities of our team, partners, and clients.

We aim for transparent and inclusive decision-making, working to eliminate barriers so that all present and future Waxman Strategies staff—particularly those with traditionally excluded identities—have equitable access to resources, leadership opportunities, and day-to-day oversight.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.