Senior Manager of Policy, Trust, Data, and Technology

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Tuition and Professional DevelopmentRe

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Manager of Policy to lead day-to-day policy management affecting ICT issues, reporting to the SVP of Policy for TDT. You will coordinate across quantum, AI, data governance and platform/intermediary topics in the US and global markets.

The role requires strong writing, strategic thinking and collaboration with government stakeholders, industry and civil society.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and advanced policy education preferred.
• At least five years of work experience on relevant policy issues, preferably in trade associations, business, advocacy or government.
• CIPP certification or similar qualification is a plus.
• Experience on quantum, AI, data policy/governance, cybersecurity or related policy areas is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support strategic advocacy approaches in policy and regulatory proceedings across global markets.
• Cultivate relations with policy stakeholders at federal/state levels and international partners.
• Prepare written responses, testimony, white papers and policy communications.
• Monitor policy developments across quantum, AI, data governance, platforms, semiconductors and standards.
• Represent ITI in panel discussions and roundtables on relevant technologies and policy issues.
• Identify opportunities for ITI and members to participate in briefings and events.
• Develop and execute policy advocacy strategies in collaboration with ITI teams.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Public policy

International experience

Trade association background

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

CIPP certification

Job description

As a Senior Manager of Policy, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of policy issues impacting the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, pursuant to the guidance of the SVP of Policy for TDT, focusing on quantum, artificial intelligence (AI), data policy/governance as well as internet platform and online intermediary, semiconductor, and standards policy issues in the United States and key global markets, including India, EU and the Americas. As part of the TDT team, you may be asked to work on other issues including cyber and supply chain security, privacy and data protection, government access to data,cloud computing, and other emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter, strong writer, and team player.

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing and supporting the implementation of strategic and tactical advocacy approaches to policy and regulatory proceedings involving quantum, AI, data governance and online platforms/intermediaries as well as other issues related to ITI’s Trust, Data and Technology Policy practice in the United States India, United Kingdom, the Americas regions and other key global markets. Cultivating and maintaining relations with key policy stakeholders in the United States (at the federal and state levels), India, United Kingdom, the Americas regions and other global markets, including from government (administration officials, legislators and their staffs, embassy representatives), multilateral organizations, trade associations, companies in the tech and other industry sectors, privacy and civil liberties groups; representatives of companies; think tanks and academics.
• Preparing written responses to Congressional and Administration inquiries in the U.S. (and similar inquiries from legislative, administrative bodies and multilateral organizations in global markets), including Requests for Information and Notices of Inquiry from relevant government agencies, preparing written testimony, white papers and policy advocacy materials, and preparing other internal and external communications.
• Monitoring relevant policy and regulatory developments on quantum, AI, data policy/governance as well as internet platform and online intermediary, semiconductor, standards, and other issues within scope of ITI’s TDT Policy practice and anticipating emerging trends and policy evolution related to these issues across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. and other key markets.Analyzing related legislation and regulatory proposals..
• Representing ITI on panel discussions and roundtables on quantum, AI, data governance and online platforms/intermediaries as well as other issues related to ITI’s Trust, Data and Technology Policy practice in the United States, United Kingdom, India and key global markets.
• Identifying opportunities for Association and member companies to participate in briefings, panels and roundtables throughout the year.
• Responsible for direct policy advocacy with government officials and other policymakers and engaging with and building strategic relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including industry associations and civil advocacy organizations.
• Assist in crafting event invitations, marketing materials, and other updates to communicate effectively with ITI members and various stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing ITI’s committee on Emerging & Foundational Technologies.
• Contributing to the development of relevant public policy positions and strategies regarding issues within the TDT portfolio in partnership with colleagues on other ITI Policy teams, the ITI Public Affairs and Public Sector teams, Government Relations teams and colleagues from ITI member companies.
• Tracking, analyzing and preparing written summaries of relevant policy and regulatory developments related to data governance and online platforms, semiconductor and AI policy in the United States, United Kingdom, India and other key global markets.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in international relations, public policy, law, business, or a related field preferred.
• Legal or international policy background is a plus.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience on relevant policy issues, preferably in a trade association, business, advocacy or government setting. Prior ICT experience a significant plus.
• CIPP certification or any similar qualification is a plus.
• Experience working on one or more of the following issues: quantum, AI, online platforms/intermediaries, data policy/governance, cybersecurity and supply chain security, privacy and data protection, government access to data, cloud computing, quantum, and other emerging technology public policy issues.
• Experience in contributing to the development and execution of policy advocacy strategies.
• A network of relationships in the ICT policy community in the U.S. and, ideally, other global markets such as India, UK, Brazil and Canada, including relationships with key government stakeholders for this issue portfolio.
• Ability to quickly understand, digest and communicate complex policy concepts to ITI colleagues, company representatives and policymaker audiences.
• International experience preferred, including cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with non-native English speakers.
• Experience in government affairs and public policy, including industry affairs and coalition building.

Your intangibles:

• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including public policy and political analysis.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential matters.
• Commitment, extreme professionalism and reliability.
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Written and oral communications skill’s ability to effectively communicate complex policy matters to a wide range of audiences.
• Collaboration with multiple teams and stakeholders
• The ability to prioritize numerous projects and meet deadlines.
• Sound political judgement.

Pay range: $95,000 – $100,000

• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays

ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.