Government Affairs Representative

Sybase is seeking a seasoned, Government Affairs Representative to be responsible for advancing the company’s interests on government and public policy related matters. Reporting to the Vice President, Government Affairs, you will be expected to provide strong, creative, and effective representation, advocacy and support for the Company in relevant public policy and government related matters.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:•Identify and assess current and emerging public policy issues with significant impact on the Company’s operations and profitability.•Drive specific policy objectives pertinent to the Company, including developing advocacy tactics and strategy, developing advocacy plans, and executing them effectively.•Develop and maintain relationships with key constituencies, associations, and industry groups.
•Develop opportunities for company officials to interact with important IT procurement related officials.
•Prepare briefing materials as you will support senior executives in their interaction with government officials.Job Requirements
•The successful candidate will have strong experience in government and/or government affairs preferably with policy making experience as well as experience in technology and/or border security related policy.•Demonstrated track record with the credentials and competence to establish a high level of credibility with key legislative and executive branch officials.
•Established relationships with executive and legislative branch officials; capable of interacting with senior officials.
•Ability to achieve results working in a global company with multiple business interests.
•Exemplary writing and editing skills.
•Intellectual strength regarding policy and strategy.
•Knowledge ideally of policy issues relating to software, technology, immigration, policy and reform, international trade as well as matters relating to key areas of IT procurement such as border security, homeland security, and intelligence.
Education: Bachelors degree, with a law or advanced degree a plus and/or equivalent work experience within a High Technology Company. U.S. Citizenship is required.
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