State Government Affairs Manager, Tech Policy

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a U.S. State Government Affairs Manager to lead state government engagements and public policy efforts. Based in Washington DC, you will work with cross-functional teams to advance Cisco’s policy priorities and strategic objectives.

You will advise senior leaders, monitor legislative developments, and educate policymakers on Cisco’s technology role in AI, cybersecurity, broadband, and public safety. Travel across the U.S. and internationally will be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of political and public policy experience in government, corporate government affairs, public affairs, trade associations, or public policy institutions.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes related to technology policy.
• Excellent political judgment and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication, writing, collaboration, and advocacy abilities with a demonstrated ability to build consensus across internal teams in pursuit of shared objectives.
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and, on occasion, internationally.

Responsibilities

• Advising and preparing senior leaders for engagements with state and local officials, ensuring alignment with Cisco’s business objectives and overall strategy.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on relevant state legislative, regulatory, and budget developments.
• Building trusted relationships with legislators, legislative staff, governors’ offices, and state agencies to strengthen Cisco’s public sector leadership.
• Educating policymakers on Cisco’s technology and its role in AI, cybersecurity, broadband access, economic development, and public safety.
• Advancing policy priorities aligned with purpose-driven initiatives.
• Representing Cisco in state-level hearings, meetings, and industry coalitions.
• Drafting and presenting testimony, position papers, and advocacy materials.

Skills

Public policy experience

Relationship-building

Policy analysis

Communication writing

Travel willingness

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a U.S. State Government Affairs Manager to lead state government engagements and public policy efforts. Based in Washington DC, you will work with cross-functional teams to advance Cisco’s policy priorities and strategic objectives.

You will advise senior leaders, monitor legislative developments, and educate policymakers on Cisco’s technology role in AI, cybersecurity, broadband, and public safety. Travel across the U.S. and internationally will be required.