Director, Government Affairs

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Job Summary

Responsible for regulatory and public policy matters for the Central Florida Market. Develops and implements legislative strategies, monitors legislation and coordinates state association management. Oversees corporate initiatives, rural broadband and foundation grants, permitting, and community investment giving. Directs and leads staff and project teams consisting of managers, professional and non-exempt employees.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Reviews, coordinates, and interprets legal documents for compliance and conformity to company standards. To ensure compliance, communicates terms and conditions of franchise-related agreements, local ordinances, and other contracts for implementation by the field.
•  Supports Rural Broadband efforts to include grant writing, BEAD advocacy, etc.
• Supports and expands business and social initiatives that further Comcast’s corporate objectives, including local planning, negotiation, project management, promotion, program implementation, and/or event production. 
• Monitors new legislative, business, or community initiatives to assess their impact on Comcast, along with education and rollout of any legislative matters that impact our business.  
• Assist construction/operations in market expansion / permitting related issues. Works extensively with construction teams and permitting business partners to resolve high stakes permitting issues. Assists with construction operations, such as expediting permits, right-of-way, and private easement issues.
• Develops and implements strategy for government affairs and public policy issues as well as strategy for local regulatory initiatives. Secures and maintains franchise operating authority for the company.
• Prioritizes and directs all franchise renewal efforts in the assigned area, including developing and implementing franchise renewal strategies consistent with corporate guidelines; secures timely franchise renewals on acceptable terms; handles the maintenance of local franchise administration and database information; and ensures the timely delivery of franchise renewal notifications.
• Oversees compliance with state franchising.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business and civic groups, economic councils, chambers, elected and government officials, universities/think tanks, community-based organizations, and special interest groups to monitor activities and Comcast-related issues, address possible concerns, facilitate sales, ensure Comcast is always part of the conversation.
• Develops and maintains relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal, state and local level to ensure the organization's interests are represented and protected in proceedings and the development of market rules and procedures.  
• Travels to attend meetings, hearings, or other special events to represent the company.
• Leads outside counsel, consultants, or lobbyists to implement strategies or initiatives.
• Provides leadership and supervision to Government and Regulatory staff including staffing, performance management, compensation administration, office management etc.
• Serves as the point of contact for various chambers of commerce, Florida Department of Commerce Local Technology Planning Teams.  
• Manages special projects related to Community Affairs.  Maintains community affairs budget(s).
• Oversees programming related to corporate initiatives and community affairs activities.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be