What You Will Do:
- Lead Companys public sector policy strategy at the federal, state, and local levels, working in close partnership with public sector sales to support strategic business development
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with policymakers, agency leaders, procurement officials, trade associations, and public policy influencers to drive awareness and demand for Companys solutions.
- Drive budget and appropriation outcomes with Federal, State and Local leaders
- Develop joint-research opportunities and partnerships with think tanks and academic institutions that enhance the companys credibility and business growth in the public sector.
- Represent Companies in trade associations and policy forums to position the company as a leader in cybersecurity ratings and trusted risk intelligence.
- Draft thought leadership pieces and policy-facing content to elevate Companys brand visibility in public sector markets.
- Stay informed on federal and state legislative and regulatory developments to help shape and inform public sector go-to-market strategy.
- Manage external consultants and advisors in both policy advocacy and public sector market development activities.
- Advise Company senior leadership on public sector trends, emerging opportunities, and strategic investments.
- Partner with Product and Marketing teams to provide feedback from public sector stakeholders on evolving needs and potential product enhancements.
Qualifications: Required:
- Bachelors degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or related field
- 8+ years of combined experience in public sector business development, government relations, or public policy.
- Proven ability to turn policy into budget outcomes
- Deep domain expertise in cybersecurity as it relates to the U.S. Public Sector
- Located in or willing to relocate to Washington, D.C.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong executive presence.
Preferred:
- Strong network of relationships across U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, and relevant trade associations.
- Experience collaborating with public sector capture teams, proposal writers, and legal/compliance partners.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to represent the company with professionalism and confidentiality.
Benefits:
Specific to each country, we offer a competitive salary, stock options, Health benefits, and unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursements, and much more.
The estimated total compensation range for this position is $275,000 - 350,000 (base plus bonus).