Senior Director, Government Affairs

Senior Director, Government Affairs

The Senior Director, Government Affairs is a senior leader responsible for overseeing legislative and regulatory affairs and engagement with government officials for Optimum in New York State. In coordination with the New York Government Affairs team, the Senior Director develops and executes comprehensive political, legislative, and regulatory strategies that support and advance the company's business objectives, including high-impact community affairs initiatives. The Senior Director is also accountable for cultivating and strengthening relationships with key federal, state, and local officials.

Responsibilities include :

• Government Affairs Leadership : Build and lead strategic relationships with federal, state, and local government officials, including elected representatives and regulatory agencies. Represent the company at political functions, public hearings, and community events to advance its interests and visibility.
• Legislative & Regulatory Strategy : Direct the company's legislative, regulatory, and compliance advocacy in New York State. Lead strategic planning and daily engagement in legislative and regulatory proceedings. Monitor and assess developments that may impact the company, identify key issues, and develop strategic responses. Manage external consultants supporting these efforts.
• Business Development Support : Support the development and execution of government strategies that enable and accelerate business initiatives, including permitting for network expansion and upgrades, public-private partnerships, and programming negotiations.
• Franchise Management : Oversee franchise negotiations and compliance in New York City. Lead renewal negotiations to secure favorable terms aligned with long-term business goals and city priorities.
• Community Affairs Strategy : Implement strategic community affairs initiatives that enhance the company's public image and strengthen relationships with public officials and community leaders. Execute initiatives aligned with political and business objectives.

Qualifications include :

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars : Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.