Senior Director, GCA, City of Chicago & Cook County

Government Affairs Manager

Responsible for regulatory, franchising, and public policy matters for assigned geographic area at the state, region, or division level. Develops and implements legislative strategies, monitors legislation and coordinates state association management. Oversees corporate initiatives and community affairs activities. Provides leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions. Contributes to the development of the organizations business strategy. Interprets business strategy and develops organizational objectives to align with this strategy. Typically manages multiple teams of professionals.

Core Responsibilities :

• Develops and implements strategy for government affairs and public policy issues for specific franchises as well as strategy for local regulatory initiatives at the state, region, or division level.
• Secures and maintains franchise operating authority for the company.
• Organizes and directs all franchise renewal efforts in the assigned area, including developing and implementing franchise renewal strategies consistent with corporate guidelines; secures timely franchise renewals on acceptable terms; manages the maintenance of local franchise administration and database information; and ensures the timely delivery of franchise renewal notifications.
• Resolves complex and / or difficult franchise renewals, franchise transfers, and franchise non-compliance issues, as required.
• Develops and maintains relationships with government representatives and regulators at the state and local level.
• Travels to attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the company.
• Manages outside counsel, consultants, or lobbyists to implement strategies or initiatives.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to :

Disclaimer : This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Skills : Customer Experience (CX), Ideation, Taking Initiative

Compensation : Primary Location Pay Range : $151,034.11 - $226,551.17

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience : 10 Years + Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.