Executive Director, Texas South

Tech Net is the national, bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of American innovation.

Tech Net’s diverse membership includes 100 dynamic American businesses ranging from startups to the most iconic companies on the planet and represents over five million employees and countless customers in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, the sharing and gig economies, advanced energy, transportation, cybersecurity, venture capital, and finance. Tech Net has offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Harrisburg, Olympia, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

As Tech Net’s executive director for Texas and the South, you will develop and manage Tech Net’s state‑level operations in the South region of the United States, coordinating with Tech Net members, Tech Net’s senior vice president of state policy and government relations, and other Tech Net staff. The South region includes Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Puerto Rico.

This position is remote but based in Austin.

Issue Advocacy:
Advance and support Tech Net’s national and regional legislative agendas by working with Tech Net members to develop and implement regional and state‑level policy and political strategies. Lobby, advocate, and testify on behalf of Tech Net’s agenda before state legislatures and administrative agencies.

Government Affairs:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Tech Net members, legislative and executive leaders and their staffs, government entities, the press, trade associations, and other advocacy organizations. Represent Tech Net in government working groups and stakeholder policy negotiations.

Policy Analysis:
Assist with the development and analysis of policy positions in conjunction with Tech Net staff and members. Organize and support member working groups to determine policy positions, legislative strategies, and related advocacy efforts. Develop subject matter expertise in key policy areas as needed.

Events:
Plan and execute events, such as one‑on‑one meetings, policy round tables, lobby days, and events with policymakers, technology industry leaders, and the press. This includes determining meeting format and flow, scripting, talking points, and logistics.

Membership Development and Relations:
Support the growth of Tech Net’s membership through retention and new member acquisition by identifying prospective members and consistently communicating the value that Tech Net provides its members.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy advocacy, preferably with experience working directly with the South legislatures. Deep knowledge of and experience in the Texas legislature is required.
• Legislative experience strongly desired. Trade association experience, technology industry experience, and a strong background in advocacy are all a plus.
• Exceptional writer, strong editing skills, and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to quickly learn numerous policy issues, and a desire to work on cutting‑edge policy issues often being debated for the first time in state legislatures.
• A member‑services personality and an aptitude for building and maintaining positive relationships with company government affairs professionals and executives.
• The ability to work independently to initiate projects and coordinate with other members of the team on policy. We are looking for a self‑starter capable of driving results in the absence of direct in‑person reporting relationships.
• An entrepreneurial orientation and a commitment to grow the overall organization.

Interested candidates should email their resumes and two writing samples to
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Candidates are encouraged to apply by January 2.

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