Description
Cisco is seeking a government affairs and public policy professional to join its global Government Affairs team as Japan Government Affairs Manager. Based in Tokyo and reporting to the Head of Government Affairs for Japan, this individual will help lead Cisco’s government engagements and public policy efforts throughout the country.
Key responsibilities include:
- Cultivate strong relationships with key government leaders, elected officials, and policymakers to effectively convey Cisco’s perspective and strategic priorities
- Proactively engage Cisco in local policymaking and regulatory processes, including representing the company in industry coalitions, government hearings, and other relevant meetings
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies to help advance Cisco’s core public policy initiatives
- Support Cisco’s public sector sales and business development teams with political, policy, and purpose-driven initiatives
- Monitor and analyze political and policy trends across Japan to advise on potential business implications
- Prepare and present position papers, regulatory filings, testimony, and briefings
- Work closely with Cisco’s leadership in Japan and other senior executives globally, providing clear and concise explanations of complex regulatory and policy matters
- Foster cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing with Government Affairs colleagues in Asia and globally
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of political and public policy experience from roles within government, corporate government affairs, trade associations, law firms, and/or public policy institutions
- Comprehensive understanding of the political and regulatory landscape in Japan, including the legislative and administrative processes involved in technology policy
- Familiarity with public policy issues impacting the technology industry locally and globally
- Exceedingly strong political judgement and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills with a demonstrated ability to build consensus across internal teams in pursuit of shared objectives
- Near-native fluency in Japanese and English
- Ability to travel throughout Japan and, on occasion, internationally