Director of State & Local Government Affairs

Notice of JobOpportunity- Jared Weiner is being recommended for the role of Director of State & Local Government Affairs.

The Director of State and Local Government Affairs is responsible for development and implementation of the vision, strategy and management of Lumen's state and local government affairs activities in Oregon. This position will be based in Oregon.

This role has been designated as hybrid in Oregon, US.

• Develop and execute on advocacy strategies in Oregon to remove, limit or avoid statutory, regulatory or competitive barriers that hinder company efforts to deliver the best customer experience through network enhancements, launch of new products and services, and market expansion. Work with Public Policy, Legal, Network Implementation and business units to advise and determine the company's policy position and response to new and emerging policy issues, and to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Work with state and local authorities in Oregon to address barriers to construction, including permitting and right of way escalations and related policy issues, and support expansion of enterprise networks to build the connectivity backbone for AI and other applications.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with state, local and federal officials in Oregon, including senior officials in the governor's office, state agencies, legislators and local elected officials. Travels and attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the company.
• Represent Lumen at the Democratic Governors Association, cultivating relationships with Democratic governors and staff in all states where Lumen operates local or enterprise networks, and leveraging those relationships to support advocacy strategies. Monitor developments and engage as necessary in midwestern out-of-region Lumen states.
• Manage cross-functional coordination of permitting and ROW escalations to support Quantum Fiber deployments across Lumen territory. Guide advocacy to address barriers to infrastructure (e.g. professional engineer stamp requirements).
• Address concerns from elected officials and state agencies regarding customer complaints, public safety, community investment or other issues.
• Support sales team where appropriate with state and local government agencies.
• Manage political contributions and engagement with state candidates in Oregon.

Required

• Ten or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, political campaigns, local economic development and/or law at the state or federal level, including as a government official or staff.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in problem solving, particularly in negotiations with government officials.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with leadership and teams across the organization, including with senior executives.
• Strong written and verbal skills, ability to adapt communications to different targeted audiences.
• Strong ability to execute and manage projects and details and the ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and exhibit professionalism and discretion under pressure.
• BS/BA degree in related discipline (i.e, Political Science, Public Policy, Law).
• Masters, JD or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of the tech, telecommunications, AI infrastructure or related industries strongly preferred.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: OR

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

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• Benefits
• Bonus Structure

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