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Sr Dir Gov Affairs

Altice USA
United States, New Jersey, Oakland
40 Potash Road (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2026
Job Summary The Senior Director, Government Affairs is a senior leader responsible for overseeing legislative and regulatory affairs and engagement with government officials for Optimum in New Jersey. Collaborating closely with the New Jersey Government Affairs team, the Senior Director develops and executes comprehensive political, legislative, and regulatory strategies that support and advance the company's businessobjectives, including high-impact community affairs initiatives. The Senior Director is also accountable for cultivating and strengthening relationships with key federal, state, and local officials throughout New Jersey. Responsibilities Government Affairs Leadership: Build and lead strategic relationships with state elected officials and regulatory agencies in New Jersey. Represent the company at political functions, public hearings, and community events to advance its interests and visibility. Legislative & Regulatory Strategy: Direct the company's legislative, regulatory, and compliance advocacy in New Jersey. Lead strategic planning and daily engagement in legislative and regulatory proceedings, managing the company's involvement both directly and through industry coalitions to mitigate operational risks and costs. Business Development Support: Support the development and execution of government strategies that enable and accelerate business initiatives, including permitting for network expansion and upgrades, public-private partnerships, and programming negotiations across New Jersey. Franchise Management: Oversee franchise negotiations and compliance in New Jersey municipalities, ensuring alignment with local priorities and franchise obligations. Lead renewal negotiations to secure favorable terms that align with the company's long-term business goals. Community Affairs Strategy: Implement strategic community affairs initiatives that enhance the company's public image and strengthen relationships with public officials and community leaders throughout New Jersey. Qualifications 12+years' experienceingovernment, government affairs/relationsor other advocacy roles College degree or equivalent experience isrequired, graduate level degree is preferred Excellent relationship skills, written and verbalcommunicationand presentation skills Track recordof developing and executing strategic advocacy campaigns and driving support for policy outcomes at state or local level Team building skills, including ability to work effectively with colleagueswithin the advocacy teamand withcross-functional business teams. Leadership skills, including ability to advance company interests in venues that require consensus building Flexibility and creativity in problem solving, particularly in negotiations with government officials and agencies Ability to build andmaintainrelationships with federal,stateand local government officials Ability to analyze and understand business impact of proposed legislation and regulations at federal,stateand local level Working knowledge of NJ regulatory,legislativeand municipal processesincluding experience working with the NJ BPU. Ability to plan and execute public affairs activities including events involving public officials