Vice President – State & Local Government Affairs
Axon
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About the opportunity
Axon is seeking a Vice President - State & Local Government Affairs to lead domestic state and local government affairs efforts.
Reporting to the SVP of Government Affairs and Global Expansion, you will manage an internal U.S. team and external consultants to set state and local legislative and regulatory strategy aligned with sales growth priorities.
You will educate stakeholders on Axon products and solutions while collaborating closely with leadership, sales, product, and Federal government affairs teams.
Bring your passion for technology, public safety, and Axon's mission to Protect Life to this fast-paced, impactful leadership role.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee and advance Axon's state legislative, regulatory, and policy engagement strategy.
- Provide sales enablement support to domestic sales teams and coordinate outreach with sales leadership.
- Coordinate and execute the strategic engagement plan for governors and state administration leadership across the US.
- Drive a compliance-first culture in government affairs efforts and build relationships with elected and key government officials.
- Monitor, engage on, and analyze political impacts of legislative, executive, regulatory, and political developments and trends.
- Build, develop, and maintain priority relationships with partner organizations and lead external consulting resources.
- Engage political staffers, attend legislative meetings and events, and draft policy memos, position statements, and budget amendments.
- Translate sales and product priorities into specific legislative and regulatory opportunities.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience leading US state and local government affairs and public policy programs across multiple states.
- Political savvy sufficient to affect short-term and long-term results in the political environment.
- Demonstrated experience and success working in a bipartisan fashion to achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with government decision-makers and influencers.
- Strong team-building and coalition experience, including working with public affairs and public relations firms.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match.
- Discretionary paid time off and paid parental leave for all.
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
- Fitness programs and emotional & mental wellness support.
- Learning & development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Office snacks.
Base Pay Range
$185,700 — $297,120 USD (total compensation includes base pay, bonus, and stock awards).
- Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
About the company
At Axon, we are on a mission to Protect Life. We pursue society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software, working together with candor, care, and diverse perspectives.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful, empowering you to take ownership, drive real change, and constantly grow while working for a mission that matters.
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