Director, National Security & Economic Policy

Ciena; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with公司

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Job summary

Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, seeks a Director of Government Relations to lead engagement on national security, economic security, and policy affecting networking equipment worldwide. You will translate policy requirements into business implications and coordinate responses across functions.

Based in the DC area, you will monitor policy developments, develop advocacy strategies, and represent the company with Congress and regulators, shaping a proactive policy portfolio that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international affairs, law, economics, political science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of government, corporate government relations, public policy, national security, international trade, telecommunications, technology, or a related field.
• Ability to analyze policy proposals and translate into commercial and operational implications.
• Experience engaging senior government officials and regulators.
• Strong writing, briefing, advocacy, coalition-building, and executive-communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Policy Monitoring and Risk Assessment: develop public policy priorities, weigh risk, impact, and company influence.
• Government Engagement and Advocacy: develop and execute advocacy strategies, engage with Congress, agencies, and regulators.
• Priority Policy Portfolio: manage domains like supply-chain security, cybersecurity, data policies, and technology controls.
• Leadership Attributes: communicate clearly, collaborate across functions, and align policies with business goals.

Skills

Policy analysis

Advocacy & coalition-building

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, seeks a Director of Government Relations to lead engagement on national security, economic security, and policy affecting networking equipment worldwide. You will translate policy requirements into business implications and coordinate responses across functions.

Based in the DC area, you will monitor policy developments, develop advocacy strategies, and represent the company with Congress and regulators, shaping a proactive policy portfolio that