Title:  Government Relations Manager

Job Summary:

NetApp’s Government Relations (GR) team is looking for a Manager of Government Relations to help manage and drive major projects and advocacy for the GR team. For this role, we are looking for a candidate who is organized, proactive, adaptable, and excited by the opportunity to help build and manage the Government Relations function for an industry-leading Fortune 500 tech company.

The Manager of Government Relations will support the Vice President of Government Relations; will lead the company’s efforts on Capitol Hill and support the US Federal and State Sales teams; and will drive and direct other activities in the political and public policy areas including management of outside lobbyists and consultants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s strategy and advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill in order to protect NetApp’s business interests and expand growth opportunities through advocacy, education, and engagement
• Manage the active tracking of state and federal legislative and regulatory developments including US Federal and state government budgets
• Prepare presentations, white papers and talking points for GR staff in support of GR activities and directly present to both internal and external audiences
• Manage the identification and analysis of policy trends to help inform business decisions, develop policy positions, and advance the company’s business objectives and initiatives
• Help to establish NetApp as a trusted thought leader by promoting the company with government stakeholders and policy influencers at the federal and state levels
• Support internal and external clients by monitoring, analyzing, and providing insights into the political, legislative, and public policy landscapes
• Oversee and/or conduct research, provide analysis, and prepare issue briefs explaining the political, societal, and legislative dynamics on a wide range of policy issues
• Manage a portfolio of public policy issues and track and report on policy trends and developments, providing recommendations on positioning

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience in public policy
• Experience on Capitol Hill or working with the Hill and with state governments is a must
• Experience with researching the Federal budget process is a must
• Policy expertise in the area of cybersecurity would be a plus
• A self-starter, proactive and curious professional
• A keen understanding of the legislative, regulatory, policymaking and political processes in the US at the federal and state level
• Demonstrated ability to learn policy issues quickly and work in new areas with little previous expertise
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work well with senior-level and peer-level practitioners
• Team player with clear demonstration of ability to work in a dynamic, team-based, deadline-oriented environment
• Quick analytical thinker, able to effectively synthesize, translate, and summarize complex policy topics for use by internal and external stakeholders

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree and a JD or other relevant graduate degree

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