Sr Director - North America Government Affairs

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Every day, our enterprise and public safety customers rely on effortless and reliable communications to keep business thriving and communities safe. They call it their lifeline. At Motorola Solutions, we not only build that lifeline – with mission-critical services, software, video and access control, backed by secure, resilient land mobile radio communications – we advance it every day through our commitment to innovation. Our drive for continuous innovation and partnership with our customers enables them to be ready – in the day-to-day moments, and in the moments that matter most.

Job Description

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 company's 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 company's 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:

• Bachelor's 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: $190,000 - $200,000 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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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

• 10+ years of government affairs experience

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & 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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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