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As Vanta’s Manager, US Government Affairs, you will help drive the development and execution of Vanta’s Federal, State, and Local government relations agenda. In this role, you will engage with Vanta’s internal teams to support the development and implementation of a government affairs strategy around Vanta’s commercial and public sector business, including direct lobbying efforts and strategic coalition building. You will communicate what Vanta is and does, Vanta’s key mission and policy priorities, and the value we bring to our commercial and public sector customers. This includes collaborating with Vanta’s Head of Public Sector & Chief Legal Officer on strategic issues to advance public discourse on key debates related to cybersecurity, AI and automation, compliance, and risk management. Internally, this person will know how to articulate and discuss the implications and impact of relevant legislative, regulatory, and political events to Vanta’s business.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, maintain, and build-upon a network of relationships with Congressional staff, Administration officials, and regulatory decision-makers, along with external consultants and third parties engaged in government affairs matters
Work closely with internal cross-functional counterparts to shape external outreach and engagements, raise awareness about Vanta’s impact on its customers, and inform strategic debates in Washington, DC
Anticipate and identify key legislation, budgetary items, and regulation salient to Vanta, and communicate the implications of those policies on the business with a variety of important internal decision-makers
Collaborate with business and engineering leads to develop policy positions on key issues and draft legislative language
Perform research and generate communications or collateral materials as needed
Requirements:
Have meaningful (4+ years) prior experience working for or with US Congress or Federal agencies
Have strong policy expertise and analytical skills related to cybersecurity, AI and automation, and regulatory compliance
Have a demonstrated ability to expand your and your employer’s network across various aspects of the US Federal government in a non-partisan manner
Have a keen interest in understanding the technology that drives Vanta’s products
Have a demonstrated ability to work closely with cross-functional GTM and engineering stakeholders
Nice to have:
Established participant in trade associations, or experience working directly with trade associations
A portfolio of written policy work related to cybersecurity, AI and automation, and/or risk management
Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
What we offer:
Offers Equity
medical benefits
401(k) plan
other company perk programs
100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents