Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Northeast

About the position Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact: Northeast: As a Government Affairs Senior Manager, you will report directly to Axon’s Sr. Director of Government Affairs and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the team’s state and local legislative and regulatory, sales procurement, and grassroots advocacy efforts in the Northeast region (KY, WV, VA, MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, VT, RI, NH, ME) . You will help drive Axon’s presence and position with state, city and county governments related to issues impacting the company, the sales team, and the industry. You will be a representative of Axon and lead meetings with state, city and county government officials to advance Axon’s position with relevant government and law enforcement stakeholders, as well as to drive broader awareness and support for Axon’s mission. In addition to the specific requirements listed below, the Senior Manager should be highly motivated, enjoy working in a fast-paced and often changing environment, have the ability to learn quickly, and be adept at setting priorities and anticipating needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of strategic government affairs planning with a focus on supporting business development
• Monitor and assess state legislative and regulatory actions and initiatives
• Prepare position papers and project messaging points
• Lead meetings with elected officials, appointed officials, and government staffers
• Develop and maintain contacts with industry, elected officials and associations/third party groups
• Work closely with the sales team on assigned procurement opportunities
• Conduct research on local purchasing by-laws, council legislative process, and create purchasing process maps for city and county governments to support sales team efforts
• Assist in management of external government affairs consultants

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years combined full-time employment in city/county/state government and/or government relations firm
• Experience driving legislation
• Strong policy and analytical skills
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments under deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information
• Recognized ability to work independently to drive assigned goals but also a team player to support the holistic needs of the department and the company
• A strong desire to continually improve and undertake new challenges
• A strong sense of accountability with high ethical standards

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with city, county, or state governments is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs