Government Relations Manager - Germany ( m/f/d)

NetApp; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Government Relations Associate to support their German Public Sector team. This role involves conducting research, analyzing policy trends, and advocating for the company’s interests within the legislative landscape. You will be responsible for preparing presentations and issue briefs, representing the company in trade associations, and establishing relationships with government stakeholders. If you are a proactive professional with strong communication skills and a keen understanding of public policy, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in public policy required.
• Excellent writing skills are essential for this role.

Aufgaben

• Support the Director of Government Relations with research and advocacy.
• Track legislative developments and prepare presentations for internal teams.
• Manage public policy issues and provide analysis to inform business decisions.

Kenntnisse

Proactive and curious professional

Understanding of legislative processes in Germany

Ability to learn policy issues quickly

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to develop professional relationships

Professional demeanor

Team player

Analytical thinking

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's or law degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Government Relations Associate is responsible for supporting the Director Government Relations and Vice President of Global Government Relations; providing research, analysis and advocacy to support the German Public Sector team; monitoring German legislative and regulatory developments; and supporting other activities in the political and public policy areas in support of the Government Relations team’s efforts.

Specific Area of Responsibility

1. Provide research and analysis to support business development and strategy of the German Public Sector business for NetApp.
2. Provide research and advocacy support to the Director of Government Relations relating to the European government institutions and other Member States as needed.
3. Actively track state and federal legislative and regulatory developments including German Federal and state government budgets and procurement opportunities.
4. Prepare background information, presentations, white papers and talking points for GR staff in support of GR activities and directly present to both internal and external audiences.
5. Represent NetApp in and work with local trade associations including AmCham Germany, ITI and Bitcom, as well as the US Embassy, to support NetApp’s policy and business objectives.
6. Identify and provide analysis of policy trends to help inform business decisions, develop policy positions, and advance the company’s business objectives and initiatives.
7. Help to establish NetApp as a trusted thought leader by promoting the company with government stakeholders and policy influencers at the federal and state levels.
8. Support internal and external clients by monitoring, analyzing, and providing insights into the political, legislative, procurement, and public policy landscapes.
9. Conduct research, provide analysis, and prepare issue briefs explaining the political, societal, and legislative dynamics on a wide range of policy issues.
10. Manage a portfolio of public policy issues and track and report on policy and budget trends and developments, providing recommendations on positioning.

Skills

1. A self-starter, proactive and curious professional.
2. A keen understanding of the legislative, regulatory, policymaking and political processes in Germany.
3. Demonstrated ability to learn policy issues quickly and work in new areas with little previous expertise.
4. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
5. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work well with senior-level and peer-level practitioners.
6. Professional demeanor and presence.
7. Team player with clear demonstration of ability to work in a dynamic, team-based, deadline-oriented environment.
8. Quick analytical thinker, able to effectively synthesize, translate, and summarize complex policy topics for use by internal and external stakeholders.
9. Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.

Qualifications

1. 8+ years of professional experience in public policy.
2. Excellent writing skills are a must.
3. Policy expertise in the area of cybersecurity would be a bonus.
4. Bachelor's degree required, master's or law degree a bonus.