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Government Relations Program Manager

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Axis’ Industry Association team is seeking a Government Relations Program Manager to join our growing team in the Americas.

In this role, you’ll join a team responsible for developing analyses of technology polices and government standards-setting bodies, driving thought leadership, and advocating for Axis and the industry. You will work closely with industry associations’ government relations teams to monitor State and Federal legislation, provide analysis of business impacts and develop strategies that address them. This position will be based out of our Arlington, VA office.

What you’ll do here as Government Relations Program Manager?

Monitor, analyze and track legislative and policy trends on issues important to Axis and the Security Industry (e.g., identifying emerging policy/regulatory trends, developing issues and position papers for presentation to business leadership, etc.)
Prepare materials for Government Relations outreach, including internal talking points and positioning statements.
Attend industry association meetings & follow-up with internal delegates to other industry committees. Prepare monthly summary of key takeaways and open actions.
Building/maintaining relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions, public services, and other authorities to influence policies and positions
Seek opportunities to serve in leadership positions on association government relations committees and within coalitions
Educate business leaders and sales organization about the potential consequences and opportunities of legislation, annual appropriations and regulations
Execute plans in accordance with team strategic objectives, KPIs and program goals
Serve as internal resource and subject matter expert by supporting sales & marketing initiatives

Who are we looking for/Who are you?

Good knowledge of the physical security market - a strong plus; aptitude to learn and be conversant about the value of security technology essential
Resiliency, a driver of change, and flexibility
Project management skills with particular focus on attention to detail
Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels internally and externally
Strong relationships within security and IT professional groups or associations
Demonstrated track record of developing and executing advocacy strategies around issues and policies
Collaborative and flexible style, with an approach to work that motivates and energizes others
Strong ability to work effectively with and influence senior leaders and other key stakeholders
Exceptional communication, public speaking, presentation, training and listening skills
Strategic thinker who isn't afraid to get into the trenches and do the hard work

We'd love to hear that you have/are:

Bachelors’ Degree required
5+ years in government relations ideally in the high-tech industries for a corporation, association or with a Congressional or federal/state agency

Physical Demands and Travel:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-40 lbs.
Expected travel time for this position is approximately 25-50%

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement:

Axis Communications cares about its employees, their families, and the public at large and requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated or request and receive an approved accommodation by their first day of work. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of vaccination or approved requests for accommodation.

What Axis has to offer?

Axis is a company that puts our employees first. Here is just a glimpse of what we do for our ‘Axians’:

Inspire you to grow and develop through employer-offered training as well as tuition reimbursement
Take care of more than just the ‘work you’, but rather the ‘whole you’ through our health, dental, vision, and fitness/health and wellness programs
Support parents and children through paid parental leave and help alleviate costs through a dependent care reimbursement account
Encourage work/life balance with generous vacation benefit, plus a 3-week sabbatical on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years after!)
Help prepare for your life after retirement through our 401(k) program and employer matching

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Type of Employment

Permanent Employment

Posting End Date

2023-06-29

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About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 4000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website

www.axis.com

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