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External Affairs Manager
Contract: Chandler, Arizona, US span>
Salary Range: 41.00 - 48.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 362510
End Date: 2025-07-02
Days Left: 26 days, 7 hours left
Client: Telecommunications Service Provider
Title: External Affairs Manager
Location: Chandler, AZ
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: 20–30 hours per week (flexibility required; in-office day may vary)(Hybrid Model)
Expenses: Includes cell phone bill
Top Skills:
- Telecom is nice to have, but not required
- Heavy Government experience is needed
- Basic MS Office Suite experience is required
- Previous Project Management experience is nice to have
Job Summary:
- As the External Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing Client's external affairs strategy.
- You will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, third party organizations, and community groups, to advance Client's priorities and achieve business outcomes.
- Your deep understanding of regulatory and policy landscapes in the industry will help you navigate complex challenges and provide strategic advice to the executive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive external affairs strategy aligned with the national strategy that supports Client's business objectives and elevates its brand in the industry
- Represent Client as a thought leader in meetings with government officials, industry associations, third party organizations, and community groups, advocating for policies and regulations that support the company's growth and competitiveness
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and community groups
- Manage local and state level lobbyists
- Monitor regulatory and policy developments at the local and state levels and provide strategic advice to the executive team on how to respond to these changes
- Drive positive corporate reputation through community involvement and engagement, including local media coverage where appropriate
- Collaborate with business units and internal teams, including Legal, External Communications, and Public Policy, to ensure that Client's external affairs efforts are aligned with its overall strategy and communications
Qualifications / Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Telecommunications industry experience preferred; related or similar industry experience required
- 8+ years of experience in external affairs or a related field, with a proven track record of success in building relationships with government officials, third party organizations, industry associations, and community organizations
- Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape in the telecommunications industry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and navigate complex regulatory and policy challenges
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing teams of geographically distributed professionals.
Job Requirement
- External Affairs
- Telecom
- Project Management
- MS Office Suite
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- Phone
- Gujari Sai Milan
- sai.gujari@collabera.com
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