Arcadian Infracom Hiring for Director of Government Affairs at Greater St Louis Full Time

Arcadian Infracom is a fast-growing startup with a strong mission that will have an extraordinary social impact on underserved tribal and rural communities. If you want a fresh start with a young company that is well-funded, this is a great opportunity for you to build your own social story. You can influence results, help design and build a greenfield governmental affairs program, and make a viable difference in communities, our industry, and within Arcadian with your knowledge and advocacy skills. The position will report to the VP and General Counsel. The Arcadian team operates in an authentic and carefully fostered environment combining operational and financial discipline, focusing on broad, long-term equity value creation and a deeply held commitment to creating scaled social impact through purposeful execution.

The Role

The Director of Government Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to influence government policies and regulations that positively affect our organization. You will work closely with local and state governmental authorities in CA, NV, AZ, CO, NM, UT, and TX, as well as Native American tribal governments and federal government officials, agencies, and industry groups to advocate for our organization’s interests and ensure that government actions align with our organization’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor, and analyze government activities and relevant laws and regulations that could impact the organization’s business. Key responsibilities include anticipating and planning for changes in government policies that impact our core business.
• Assists senior management and leadership with strategic advocacy planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industry. This may include lobbying, public relations campaigns, and working in partnership with industry coalitions or trade associations.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with members of federal, state, tribal, and local government entities and agencies. Serving as the primary point of contact with government officials to provide information, build trust, and advocate for the organization’s interest.
• Represents the organization in government meetings and hearings by attending meetings with government officials, industry groups, and other stakeholders to present our position on important issues.
• Testifies before government committees or public hearings supporting the organization and/or industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred, preferably in political science, public relations, or related field. Experience in state or federal legislatures is preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience with government and/or private sector advocacy is preferred.
• Extensive experience and established relationships working with members of Congress and their staff, particularly with key telecommunication committees including NTIA.
• Ensure goals are converted into efficient actions; obtain results despite conflicting priorities, lack of resources, or ambiguity.
• Possess organizational, time management, planning, and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of relevant FTC and IRS rules and filing requirements for lobbying and PAC essential.
• Travel and work outside normal business hours required.

Success Attributes

• Commitment to personal and professional integrity and respect for others
• Roll-up your sleeves attitude and low-ego approach
• Passion for lifelong learning, growth, and development
• Flexible and nimble; comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Strong analytical, communication, and legal “project management” skills
• Ability and desire to innovate, try new things, and creatively explore novel solutions to legal and business challenges
• Professional and respectful approach to the diversity of thought, action, identity, and attributes
• Skilled in working effectively with remote team members

Benefits

At Arcadian, we want to empower and inspire employees to do the best work of their lives! So, when it comes to benefits, Arcadians are top-notch. Equity ownership. Competitive compensation. Incredibly generous and comprehensive health care coverages. Flexible remote work opportunities. Paid Time Off. Personal development. Scaled social impact. Matching 401K Plan beginning in 2024.

If you would like to apply to become part of the Arcadian team, please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected].

The Arcadian Business and Purpose

Arcadian Infracom designs, constructs, and operates long-haul fiber and other internet infrastructure solutions to add resiliency, capacity, and small market access to the internet backbone. Arcadian serves a focused group of scaled communications ecosystem customers—ranging from global-scale tech companies to local communications service providers. With a foundation built on a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Navajo Nation, the Arcadian team develops innovative partnerships with rural and Tribal communities to stretch the core internet backbone through previously bypassed communities to improve their broadband access. Arcadian creates unique infrastructure solutions for our customers, financial value for our shareholders, and economic development opportunities for our rural and Tribal communities and rights-of-way partners.

Want to learn more? Visit our website: arcadianinfra.com.

Arcadian is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, genetic information, or another legally protected status.