Director, Government Affairs

Position Summary:  

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Director, Government Affairs (Virginia) who be a key member of the business team.   The primary responsibility of the Director of Government Affairs is the strategic direction and day-to-day management of All Points’ government affairs activities in Virginia, including ongoing communication and outreach with federal, state and local agencies and units of government. The Director will coordinate the Company’s legislative advocacy activities before the Virginia General Assembly and with Virginia’s executive branch and relevant state agencies. In addition, this individual will be part of the team that identifies and secures public-private-partnership and broadband grant opportunities.  

The Director, Government Affairs will also manage APB’s media relations staff and a Government Affairs and Compliance Associate.  The Director will also assist with oversight of the Company’s Government Affairs activities in Virginia (which are managed by a dedicated Director-level position on a day-to-day basis). 

Critical Responsibilities:  

• Overall responsibility for coordinating and conducting the Company’s communications to federal, state and local agencies and units of government in Virginia.
• Cultivate, develop and maintain the Company’s relationships in the Virginia General Assembly and with other industry and policy stakeholders.
• Build, develop and maintain the Company’s relationships with Virginia’s executive branch and relevant state agencies.
• Monitor legislation and regulation to support the Company’s objectives.
• Represent the company publicly with elected officials and at public events.
• Direct the activities of the Company’s outside lobbyists.
• Determine and manage the Company’s annual political contribution strategy.
• Oversee APB’s reporting activities related to ongoing, grant-supported projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with the government affairs functions at other companies whose interests intersect with those of APB.  
• Oversee APB’s media outreach directed to policymakers and partners, and coordinate the Company’s participation in media and public events.
• Manage the Company’s participation in industry associations related to public policy and advocacy.
• Oversee APB’s Government Affairs activities in Virginia. 

Qualifications of a strong candidate:  

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience with significant responsibility working with the Virginia General Assembly, Virginia’s executive branch, local governments, or state agencies.
• A Bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, business administration, or another relevant field is required.
• Demonstrated relationships and credibility with elected and appointed officials at the state and local levels in Virginia.
• Experience in direct lobbying before the Virginia General Assembly is preferred.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local broadband deployment support programs is preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications, with particular emphasis on fiber-to-the-home networks is preferred.
• A commitment to the Company’s culture, mission and values.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently on initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• A hands-on, collaborative, results-oriented team member with the ability and confidence to quickly earn the respect of the executive management team, and other internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to exhibit the highest standards of professional integrity and ethics.
• Possesses the desire to lead and develop the people in her/his organization to achieve their maximum performance levels.
• Able to adapt to and accommodate existing cultural norms.
• High-energy; able to work well with multiple priorities and global responsibilities.
• Flexible and adaptable, seeks out and is open to new ideas and approaches.