Public Policy Manager

VERISIGN; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisign in the Netherlands seeks a Government Relations & Public Policy Manager to develop and implement strategies shaping internet governance, DNS policy, cybersecurity, data privacy, and cross-border data flows in Europe and the UK.

You will monitor regulatory developments, engage with policymakers and industry groups, and advise internal teams on policy risk and opportunities, traveling as needed to Brussels and other locations.

Qualifications

• 4 Year / bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with Public Policy.
• 5 years related experiences in Regulatory Affairs, or Internet Governance in engagement with European governments and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Makes Verisign's views known to legislators and regulators and participates in government forums and industry meetings.
• Gathers intelligence, analyzes global regulatory issues, and advises internal teams on strategy.
• Prepares policy briefings, reports and analyses on developments with potential impact on company interests.
• Supports policy priorities through associations, government groups and cross-border collaboration.

Skills

Legislative strategy

Strategic communications

Executive-level presentation

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field

Tools

Zoom

Webex Teams

MS Office

Job description

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.

We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

Government Relations & Public Policy Manager supports the development and implementation of strategies to influence global regulatory and public policy formulation related to Internet governance, DNS management, cyber security, data privacy, cross border data flows, and other Internet related topics. The position contributes to Verisign's understanding of the priorities of the European Union and governments across Europe and the United Kingdom and participates in development of company positions. The Manager identifies risks and opportunities for the company stemming from regulatory initiatives and multilateral fora. The position focuses on the role of governments in the global governance and regulation of DNS infrastructure providers and domain name registries. Additionally this role represents the organization's collaboratively developed interests in industry groups, trade associations and with national and international governmental and non-governmental entities.

• Makes Verisign's views known to legislators, government regulators, and multilateral and multi stakeholder as directed. Ensures appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings.Actively engages international and regional organizations and processes.
• Supports company's issue management efforts through close coordination with company subject matter experts, aligned industry representatives and active utilization of association memberships; ensures that Verisign's policy priorities are effectively included in these associations' advocacy efforts.
• Gathers intelligence, analyzes global regulatory and policy issues impacting the company, anticipates regulatory trends, and develops strategy internally in coordination across the company's policy assets to ensure the company is prepared to face and overcome regulatory barriers and challenges. Provides policy support for the internal teams
• Prepares policy briefings, reports and analysis on relevant regulatory, multi stakeholder, policy, international and industry developments with potential impact on company interests.

Job Qualifications:

• 4 Year / bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with Public Policy,
• 5 years related experiences in Regulatory Affairs, or Internet Governance Experience in Engagement with European governments and regulators, the EU and international organizations

Needed Skills:

• Legislative strategy and analysis,
• Strategic communications, collaboration and data analysis,
• Executive level presentation skills, executive reporting, partnership development, driving consensus, creative problem solving, strategic event participation planning, networking, policy building/planning and public speaking,
• Remote work tools such as Zoom, Webex Teams, MS Office.

Travel Requirements (50%):

• Brussels, international conferences, Verisign HQ in Reston, VA USA
• Should have EU passport or NL residency.

Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.