Director, Local Government Relations & Public Policy

Ziply Fiber; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ziply Fiber is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government Relations to lead a multi‑state team and shape policy strategies for fiber market expansion. You will build relationships with municipal leaders, oversee franchise and permitting matters, and partner with Legal, Regulatory, and Communications to minimize risk and accelerate outcomes.

The role demands strategic vision, executive communication, and hands‑on leadership of a diverse, cross‑functional group across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in local government relations or telecommunications.
• Strong experience in local government relations, permitting, right‑of‑way, and franchise matters.
• Proven leadership of multi‑state or multi‑jurisdiction teams.
• Knowledge of local broadband and telecom policy and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the multi‑year local government relations strategy across states.
• Monitor and respond to local ordinances, fees, and regulations affecting fiber deployment.
• Direct, develop, and scale a multi‑state team of LG Rel Managers and specialists.
• Oversee franchise, right‑of‑way, and permitting agreements with municipalities.
• Coordinate with Communications, Legal/Regulatory for strategic messaging and risk mitigation.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business, communications, law, or related field

Equivalent experience in local government relations or telecom

Job description

Ziply Fiber is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government Relations to lead a multi‑state team and shape policy strategies for fiber market expansion. You will build relationships with municipal leaders, oversee franchise and permitting matters, and partner with Legal, Regulatory, and Communications to minimize risk and accelerate outcomes.

The role demands strategic vision, executive communication, and hands‑on leadership of a diverse, cross‑functional group across multiple