<p>When you join Verizon</p> <p>You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.</p> <p>What you'll be doing…</p> <p>Verizon is seeking a Senior Manager, State and Local affairs for New York and Connecticut.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Collaborate and coordinate with Verizon's lines of business to implement the company's legislative strategy, community engagement tactics, and supporting content. This effort focuses on achieving company goals in New York (specifically the Upstate and Midstate regions) and Connecticut.</p> </li><li> <p>Interacting with and strengthening relationships with members of municipal and state administrative and legislative bodies.</p> </li><li> <p>Representing Verizon with third party advocates to influence local policy makers at the municipal and state government levels to advance policy agenda.</p> </li><li> <p>Accountable for strengthening Verizon's political impact and community engagement by leveraging extensive network and government experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Supporting Verizon state regulatory team to influence decisions in key initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>High level of expertise in advocacy/issues management, community organizing, and coalition-building.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of regulatory and legislative processes at the municipal and state level.</p> </li><li> <p>Serving as primary strategic liaison to company affiliations, special business, third party groups, grassroots local influencers and thought leaders.</p> </li><li> <p>Providing team direction on communicating key messages and strategic initiatives to stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Planning and developing strategic messaging on key business priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Representing Verizon in a variety of forums including providing testimony at legislative hearings and community meetings that address issues impacting Verizon.</p> </li><li> <p>Compiling competitive intelligence.</p> </li></ul> <p>What we're looking for…</p> <p>You'll need to have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in the development, management and advocacy of telecommunications, broadband, cable TV and utilities policies and positions.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated skills in negotiating issues in support of corporate goals and objectives.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with all levels of management.</p> </li><li> <p>Willingness to travel within territory in personally owned vehicle.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work both during normal business hours, as well as evenings and weekends should the circumstances require availability.</p> </li></ul> <p>Even better if you have one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Law degree or experience in legal matters.</p> </li><li> <p>Public policy, community engagement, advocacy experience on behalf of a technology, communications, cable TV or public utilities business/industry.</p> </li><li> <p>Broad knowledge of Verizon operations and business functions or extensive positioning already established in territory.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong leadership skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Self-starter and evidence of intellectual curiosity.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong verbal and written communications skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Highest level of personal integrity.</p> </li></ul> <p>If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.</p> <p>Where you'll be working</p> <p>In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.</p> <p>Benefits and Compensation</p> <p>Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.</p> <p>The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.</p> <p>The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $109,500.00 - $190,000.00.</p>