Director, Head Of Us Public Policy

TL;DR

Director, Head of US Public Policy: Leading hirify.global's government-facing advocacy in the United States with an accent on policy issues related to cybersecurity, AI, data protection/privacy and intermediary liability. Focus on developing US policy strategy, articulating hirify.global’s positioning to relevant policy makers and officials, and maintaining relationships with key US policy makers.

Location: Available Locations: Washington, DC

Salary: Estimated annual salary of $238,000 - $327,000 for Washington, DC Metro

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to help build a better Internet by protecting and accelerating any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.

What you will do

• Lead hirify.global’s government-facing advocacy in the United States.
• Evaluate US policy conversations and legislative developments, and work to understand the impact on hirify.global across its full product set.
• Develop US policy strategy that is aligned with hirify.global's international public policy efforts and global business priorities.
• Participate in and shape hirify.global’s engagement with trade associations, including building and crafting positioning and key initiatives.
• Develop talking points, policy narratives and presentation materials for use at external events and meetings and for other communication purposes.
• Work to build and maintain relationships with key US policy makers, and to find engagement opportunities with business, civil society entities, and other third party organisations.

Requirements

• BA with strong academic credentials required, JD or applicable graduate degree desirable.
• 12+ years of experience working closely with US federal regulators and officials, as well trade associations and industry groups.
• Deep understanding of US laws, regulations and policy developments important to hirify.global as well as associated rule making and legislative processes.
• Strong network of US regulators, officials, peers, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong communications (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to articulate complex policy issues to executive audiences.
• Must be based in Washington, DC.

Nice to have

• Experience drafting or substantively reviewing proposed legislative text, regulatory comments, and formal policy submissions.
• Management experience preferred.
• Team player, and a sense of humor.

Culture & Benefits

• Complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.
• Benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun!
• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave.
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness.