Waxman Strategies, a mission-driven policy and communications firm, seeks to hire an entrepreneurial leader to lead and build a new technology and telecommunications practice.
Guided by a Commitment to Advancing Outcomes that Matter
Building on the powerful legacy of former Congressman Henry Waxman who helms the firm, we are driven by an uncompromising commitment to create and sustain change in the public interest. Only taking on projects that interest and inspire us, we use advocacy, communications, and campaigns to shape policies, advance causes, and build movements.
Waxman Strategies works primarily on health and environmental issues. Our health care work is based on the belief that health care is a human right and thus work tirelessly with clients who share our vision. These clients include foundations, advocacy organizations, and health care providers aiming to develop and promote policies to achieve access to quality, affordable care and equitable health outcomes. Our work in the environment space is focused on driving the transformation change necessary to protect our planet and all who inhabit it. We work with leading NGOs and clean energy technology providers to develop and implement pragmatic policy solutions on a range of important issues including electrifying our vehicles and homes, pursuing environmental justice, regulating and cleaning up toxic pollutants, and removing carbon from the atmosphere.
Role and Responsibilities for this New Position
We’re looking for a leader with expertise in the areas of technology and telecommunications, experience in advancing policy change, relationships with key stakeholders, and a strong commitment to creating and sustaining public interest focused change.
As Senior Vice President, you will create and lead a new Technology and Telecommunications practice at the firm. This involves determining potential areas of focus, managing new business development, growing and managing new hires, and, especially, ensuring we deliver outcomes that matter for our clients and partners.
While we will rely on our new Senior Vice President to help determine specific areas of focus of work we take on and the capabilities we will bring to bear, we are committed to developing a practice that aligns with Waxman Strategies principles by ensuring all communities benefit from advancements in technology and connectivity. We thus envision areas of focus to include, for example, advocating for greater access to high-speed, affordable internet; robust privacy protections; and a competitive marketplace that encourages innovation and benefits consumers.
Our new Senior Vice President will report to our firm’s CEO. They will work closely together to ensure these initiatives are achieved.
As a leader at the firm, the new Senior Vice President will work to ensure all work and interactions are consistent with our values and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) commitments.
Specifically, your role and responsibilities will include:
Driving new business development for the practice including sourcing, leading and participating in proposal development and pitches
Building, leading, and managing a diverse team in ways that maximize each employee, encourage collaboration, drives excellence
Managing and implementing multiple projects, ensuring the firm is delivering against core outcomes and deliverables
Managing the practice’s budget, which involves assessing opportunities for strategic hires and working towards appropriate profitability
Cultivating relationships with Congressional leaders, the Administration, thought leaders, stakeholders, and the media
Providing guidance and helping the firm make decisions on core issues, opportunities, and needs
Ensuring we have a workplace that is aligned with our values and lives up to our DEIJ commitments
Who You Are
Key qualifications include:
You have at least 15 years of professional work experience, with a background working in a government setting or with nonprofit advocacy organizations or consulting firms.
You have a proven track record in legislative or regulatory work, including experience figuring out how to move decision makers and supporting advancement of legislation and/or and regulatory policy.
You have experience in technology and telecommunications policy, with knowledge of relevant areas of focus.
You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can communicate effectively with people with varying levels of expertise of issues from members of Congress to nonprofit leaders to colleagues.
You have experience in project management, project planning, and/or campaign planning.
You have a commitment to and experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds, ideally including marginalized communities such as communities of color, low-income communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, various religious backgrounds, and more.
You approach your work with flexibility, initiative, and a willingness pivot as issues arise.
You have a bachelor’s degree, ideally in public policy, government, political science, or another related field.
Preferred qualifications: