Government Relations Manager ( m/f/d)
Government Relations Manager ( m/f/d)
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Job Summary
The Government Relations Manager is responsible for supporting the Director Government Relations and Vice President of Global Government Relations; providing research analysis and advocacy to support the German Public Sector team; monitoring German legislative and regulatory developments; and supporting other activities in the political and public policy areas in support of the Government Relations teams efforts.
Specific area of responsibility
Provide research and analysis to support business development and strategy of the German Public Sector business for NetApp.
Provide research and advocacy support to the Director of Government Relations relating to the European government institutions and other Member States as needed.
Actively track state and federal legislative and regulatory developments including German Federal and state government budgets and procurement opportunities.
Prepare background information presentations white papers and talking points for GR staff in support of GR activities and directly present to both internal and external audiences.
Represent NetApp in and work with local trade associations including AmCham Germany ITI and Bitcom as well as the US Embassy to support NetApps policy and business objectives.
Identify and provide analysis of policy trends to help inform business decisions develop policy positions and advance the companys business objectives and initiatives.
Help to establish NetApp as a trusted thought leader by promoting the company with government stakeholders and policy influencers at the federal and state levels.
Support internal and external clients by monitoring analyzing and providing insights into the political legislative procurement and public policy landscapes
. Conduct research provide analysis and prepare issue briefs explaining the political societal and legislative dynamics on a wide range of policy issues.
Manage a portfolio of public policy issues and track and report on policy and budget trends and developments providing recommendations on positioning.
Skills
A self-starter proactive and curious professional.
A keen understanding of the legislative regulatory policymaking and political processes in Germany.
Demonstrated ability to learn policy issues quickly and work in new areas with little previous expertise.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work well with senior-level and peer-level practitioners.
Professional demeanor and presence
. Team player with clear demonstration of ability to work in a dynamic team-based deadline-oriented environment.
Quick analytical thinker able to effectively synthesize translate and summarize complex policy topics for use by internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word Outlook PowerPoint Excel.
Qualifications
8yearsofprofessionalexperienceinpublicpolicy
Excellentwritingskillsareamust.
Policyexpertiseintheareaofcybersecuritywouldbeabonus.
Bachelorsdegreerequiredmastersorlawdegreeabonus.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
