Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Northeast at Axon

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

176112.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Government Affairs, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Communication Skills, Research Skills, Team Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Advocacy, Sales Support, Networking, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Prioritization, Accountability, Ethical Standards, Fast-Paced Environment

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact: Northeast: As a Government Affairs Senior Manager, you will report directly to Axon’s Sr. Director of Government Affairs and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the team’s state and local legislative and regulatory, sales procurement, and grassroots advocacy efforts in the Northeast region (KY, WV, VA, MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, VT, RI, NH, ME) . You will help drive Axon’s presence and position with state, city and county governments related to issues impacting the company, the sales team, and the industry. You will be a representative of Axon and lead meetings with state, city and county government officials to advance Axon’s position with relevant government and law enforcement stakeholders, as well as to drive broader awareness and support for Axon’s mission. In addition to the specific requirements listed below, the Senior Manager should be highly motivated, enjoy working in a fast-paced and often changing environment, have the ability to learn quickly, and be adept at setting priorities and anticipating needs. What You’ll Do Location: Boston, MA. Must be willing to travel 50%+ of time Assist in the development of strategic government affairs planning with a focus on supporting business development Monitor and assess state legislative and regulatory actions and initiatives Prepare position papers and project messaging points Lead meetings with elected officials, appointed officials, and government staffers Develop and maintain contacts with industry, elected officials and associations/third party groups Work closely with the sales team on assigned procurement opportunities Conduct research on local purchasing by-laws, council legislative process, and create purchasing process maps for city and county governments to support sales team efforts Assist in management of external government affairs consultants What You Bring Minimum of 8 years combined full-time employment in city/county/state government and/or government relations firm Experience driving legislation Strong policy and analytical skills Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments under deadlines Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information Recognized ability to work independently to drive assigned goals but also a team player to support the holistic needs of the department and the company A strong desire to continually improve and undertake new challenges A strong sense of accountability with high ethical standards Experience working with city, county, or state governments is a plus Work Location This role is based out of our Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success. Benefits that Benefit You Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits(http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits). Base Pay Range $110,070—$176,112 USD Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Important Notes The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will support state and local legislative and regulatory efforts, sales procurement, and grassroots advocacy in the Northeast region. This includes leading meetings with government officials and developing strategic government affairs planning.