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ISC2 advocates for its members and the wider profession to ensure the most effective cybersecurity policies, legislations, and regulations are developed and implemented. In its advocacy program, ISC2 engages policymakers and influencers, promotes the organisation’s thought leadership, and champions for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cybersecurity sector.

ISC2 is expanding its advocacy program at a regional level in the Americas, and as Advocacy Manager, US, you will be key to maintaining ISC2’s thought leadership position in the US, as well as contributing to global policy discussions.

You will work closely with the Senior Director, Advocacy and the Director, Advocacy, and will be the day-to-day operational lead in rolling out the advocacy plans and will contribute to the development of ISC2’s advocacy strategy for the US. 

This is a full-time position, with a strong preference to be based in the DC Area. 

• Lead the day-to-day operations for ISC2’s advocacy program in the US
• Support ISC2’s engagements and exploratory discussions with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and international bodies and forums
• Support the development and implementation of ISC2’s advocacy strategy at a regional level
• Manage ISC2’s relationship with its public affairs vendor(s) in the US and Canada
• Coordinate and develop ISC2’s responses to policy consultations
• Identify, map, and engage key policy stakeholders, including within government and wider industry, through regular communication – building and strengthening relationships
• Contribute to event planning and delivery
• Represent ISC2 at external events, working groups, including developing presentations for events
• Actively identify emerging and significant policy issues, including strategically evaluating the impact of policy developments with a focus on the federal-state relationships
• Monitor legislative developments at the federal-level and within priority states as part of the state strategy implementation
• Provide policy and stakeholders briefings to senior management
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Exam, and other internal teams to deliver advocacy plans
• Support the development of advocacy function and processes
• Contribute to internal recording and reporting of advocacy KPIs
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

• Strong collaboration skills, drive for results, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence
• Impeccable attention to detail, take ownership of tasks and work with initiative
• Proactively support the wider team driving projects forward
• Disciplined in meeting business goals and objectives and able to prioritize multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to proactively identify opportunities and quickly implement solutions
• Familiarity with the workings of the US Congress and Executive Branch Agencies
• Familiarity with state governments organization and process
• Effective organizational skills - keeps information organized and accessible, maintains appropriate documentation/notes in systems, manages time well
• Sense of Urgency - Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, executes tasks and projects timely
• Inquisitive and curious – passionate about developing knowledge of cybersecurity policy

• Exceptional communication; both verbal and written
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint)
• A good understanding of the technology sector
• A good understanding of the US political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape
• Experience with government/policy schemes is preferred
• Network of key stakeholders is a plus
• Experience working with member associations or nonprofits a plus
• Keen Interest in cybersecurity policy and creating value for membership associations

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, political sciences, public affairs, law, or cybersecurity
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in areas such as managing public policy, government relations and advocacy

• Travel up to 20%
• Work normal business hours and extended hours when necessary
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods
• Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and monitor computer screens
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.