VP – Government Relations at Verisign

Reston, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Internet InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated record of establishing and nurturing strong and successful relations with both domestic and foreign government agencies and influencers
Successful leadership, program management, excellent presentation skills, and proven ability to manage through highly matrixed environment
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills including developing relationships at all levels in an organization as well as with critical external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to foster cross functional teams, make effective decisions independently and work collaboratively to achieve specific goals and outcomes
Knowledge of ICANN or other internet standards organizations, as well as various other governments and intergovernmental bodies governance and legislative processes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and retain flexibility while maintaining composure under pressure

Responsibilities

Work with leaders of government and industry to influence public policy, monitor government and regulatory initiatives that may present an opportunity or risk to the company, and advocate for specific plans to advance the company’s objectives
Establish and maintain relationships with key government, industry, community, and regulatory agency stakeholders; design and implement advocacy strategies
Work with senior leadership to create consistent and cohesive policy positions on a host of issues affecting the company’s business operations
Provide periodic briefings to Verisign’s Executive Leadership Team and other business leaders to help drive consensus on development of company strategy and business plans
Advise senior management on implications of internet policy and their impact on Verisign
Lead a team actively engaged in policy and government relations work and ensure their efforts and activities align with company strategies and objectives
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the government relations function

Skills

Government Relations

Public Policy

Policy Analysis

Regulatory Affairs

Stakeholder Engagement

Advocacy Strategies

Legislative Affairs

Internet Policy

Technology Policy

Executive Briefing

Verisign

Provides internet domain registry and security services

About Verisign

Verisign boasts a robust infrastructure pivotal in managing top-level domains like .com and .net, enhancing the security and stability of crucial internet services. By dedicating efforts to combat DNS abuse and advancing DNSSEC technology, the company supports the reliability and trustworthiness of the internet, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about maintaining and innovating essential digital frameworks and ensuring a secure online environment.

Reston, VirginiaHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

$10MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Stock Options

Risks

Increased competition from alternative domain name registries could erode market share.

Decentralized domain name systems pose a threat to traditional registries like Verisign.

Potential regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions could lead to legal challenges.

Differentiation

Verisign operates two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers.

It manages the generic top-level domains for .com and .net.

Verisign provides a wide range of security and telecom services.

Upsides

Increased demand for cybersecurity solutions boosts Verisign's security services.

The rise of IoT devices drives demand for domain registrations and secure connections.

5G network expansion is expected to boost demand for Verisign's telecom services.

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