Sr Director North America Government Affairs

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The Sr. Director - North America Government Affairs role will be a key strategic leader responsible for developing and executing Motorola Solutions government relations strategy at the state and local levels. This role requires a highly effective communicator and relationship builder with a sophisticated understanding of the political and regulatory landscape. This individual will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and will play a critical role in shaping public policy that impacts the companys business.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with Motorola Solutions business objectives including proactive and reactive engagement with legislative and regulatory bodies. Identify emerging policy trends and develop proactive strategies to position the company for success.

• Domestic Relationship Management and Advocacy: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key members of Congress congressional staff federal agency officials state legislators governors offices and key local officials. This includes building bipartisan relationships and effectively representing Motorola Solutions interests before these stakeholders.

• Global Relationship Management and Advocacy: Align with the international teams to engage with foreign governments international organizations and other relevant stakeholders to promote favorable policy outcomes and address regulatory challenges in key markets around the world.

• Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy: Lead advocacy efforts on key legislative and regulatory issues impacting Motorola Solutions including spectrum policy cybersecurity public safety funding procurement regulations and technology standards.

• Policy Analysis and Development: Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments anticipating potential impacts on the business. Develop and articulate clear policy positions that advance the companys interests and contribute to informed policy debates.

• Coalition Building: Build and maintain strategic alliances with industry associations trade groups and other stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives and amplify Motorola Solutions voice in policy discussions.

• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including business unit leaders legal communications marketing and technical teams to ensure alignment on policy positions and effective execution of government affairs initiatives.

• Team Leadership and Development: Manage a high-performing team of government affairs professionals providing mentorship coaching and professional development opportunities.

• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all lobbying activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable federal state and local lobbying disclosure laws and ethics regulations.

• Budget Management: Oversee the government affairs budget and ensure resources are allocated strategically to maximize impact.

• Travel: This role requires 15% travel (up to 25% travel) annually within North America.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (JD MPP MBA) preferred.

• 10 years of progressive experience in government affairs public policy or a related field including significant experience working with Congress and federal agencies.

• Established network of relationships with key policymakers and influencers in Washington D.C. and relevant state capitals.

• Deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes at the federal state and local levels.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with a proven track record of developing and executing successful advocacy strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

• Experience in the technology industry particularly in the areas of communications public safety or cybersecurity is highly desirable.

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Location: Washington D.C. area preferred

Target Base Salary Range: $190000 - $200000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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• Bachelors Degree

• 10 years of government affairs experience

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• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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