Government Affairs Director

GCI's Government Affairs Director will be responsible for developing, executing, and achieving the company's public policy objectives with a primary focus on state-level engagement, in coordination with the Dir. Sr., Government Affairs. Serves as a point of contact for state-level public policy development, coordinating advocacy efforts before the Alaska State Legislature and state administrative agencies. Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including state officials, policymakers, and public policy influencers, to advance the company's mission and strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

State-Level Public Policy Strategy & Advocacy:

+ Develop and implement strategic public policy plans that align with the company's legal, regulatory, and business objectives at the state level.

+ Serve as a primary point of contact for state-level public policy strategy development and advocacy before the Alaska State Legislature and state administrative agencies.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with state officials, key legislative and administrative staff, and other public policy stakeholders to advance the company's objectives.

+ Develop and execute strategic communications strategies targeting state officials and key stakeholders, including outreach initiatives and delegation tours in Alaska for State and Federal Government Relations.

+ Work closely with the Senior VP, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Dir Sr, Government Affairs to hire and manage state and local lobbyists and consultants supporting government affairs activities.

Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring:

+ Research, monitor, analyze, and evaluate state legislative and regulatory issues to assess their potential impact on the company and its competitors.

+ Provide continuous updates and detailed reports on legislative and administrative initiatives to the Senior Director, Government Affairs and senior executives throughout legislative sessions and election seasons.

+ Develop policy briefs, advocacy materials, and strategic recommendations based on research and analysis of legislative and regulatory proposals.

+ Coordinate efforts with the Washington, DC team and regulatory teams to ensure unified goals and advocacy positions across all government levels.

Strategic Communications & Outreach:

+ Plan and direct State PAC activities, including developing annual plans for contributions and distributions, ensuring compliance, and representing the company at fundraising events.

+ Develop internal communication plans to educate GCI employees about key industry issues and advocacy efforts.

+ Identify and leverage opportunities to enhance relationships with community and political leaders to advance the company's interests.

+ Collaborate to develop and implement advocacy strategies aimed at achieving desired outcomes before state legislative, administrative, and regulatory bodies.

Coordination with State & Federal Political Action Committees (PACs):

+ Develop GCI's state PAC strategy, to include fundraising and disbursements, on an annual basis.

+ Serve as primary manager and representative of GCI's state PAC.

Collaboration & Relationship Management:

+ Establish and maintain strategic relationships with state officials, their staff, and other public policy stakeholders to promote the company's policy objectives.

+ Utilize GCI's state lobbyists and consultants effectively to expand advocacy efforts and enhance outreach capabilities.

+ Provide recommendations on deploying GCI management and subject matter experts to effectively advocate and inform public officials and policymakers.

+ Strategically contributes to working groups across the company to ensure alignment of business and policy objectives.

COMPETENCIES:

+ ACCOUNTABILITY
- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.  

+ Positive self-starter with ability to take initiative on identified needs and work independently following appropriate consultation with Manager, and minimal direction once the plan is established.

+ Demonstrated capability to work independently and effectively within a geographically…