Director, Global Government Affairs – Cybersecurity

🔥 10 hours ago

🦀 Maryland, Virginia – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $188k - $250.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Tenable

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Cybersecurity • SaaS • Enterprise

Tenable is a cybersecurity company focused on providing exposure management solutions. Its Tenable One platform offers comprehensive visibility into an organization's attack surface, helping businesses anticipate and prevent likely cyber attacks by effectively communicating and managing cyber risks. Tenable's solutions include vulnerability management, cloud security, OT/IoT security, and identity exposure management. The company is recognized for its excellence in vulnerability management, offering leading solutions that integrate various security aspects such as Active Directory compliance, cyber insurance, and zero trust environments. Tenable is a trusted partner for more than 44,000 customers worldwide, providing advanced insights and intelligence through Tenable Research, making it a leader in managing the modern attack surface across IT and OT infrastructures.

📋 Description

• Represent Tenable before state and local legislators, CIOs, CISOs, procurement officials, education leaders, national SLED organizations, trade associations, and coalitions • Develop and execute state and local advocacy strategies aligned with SLED sales and business development leadership • Monitor state policy developments and legislative trends • Manage contract lobbyists and outside government relations consultants in priority states • Partner with SLED territory sales teams to open doors, navigate procurement cycles, and communicate the value of exposure management solutions • Represent Tenable within technology associations and national SLED bodies such as NASCIO and NGA • Translate association and legislative intelligence into actionable commercial intelligence and growth strategies for regional sales teams • Build relationships with state CIOs, CISOs, state agency technology leaders, and procurement decision-makers • Track, evaluate, and influence legislation and executive policies affecting cybersecurity standards, AI adoption, and public sector risk management • Navigate lobbying rules, gift restrictions, and disclosure requirements with legal and compliance teams • Advocate for Tenable’s exposure management platform and its application to public sector operational resilience • Align government affairs strategies with product marketing, corporate communications, and executive leadership

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in state and local government affairs, public policy, state agency administration, or SLED business development, with demonstrated leadership experience • Proven track record establishing credibility and working relationships with state and local CIOs, CISOs, IT procurement officials, and legislative staff • Demonstrated experience managing external government affairs consultants and contract lobbyists to achieve targeted policy and business outcomes • Strong working knowledge of state legislative processes, budget appropriation cycles, and public sector acquisition vehicles • Demonstrated success leveraging national intergovernmental organizations and trade associations to represent company priorities • Exceptional written, verbal, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex policy topics to commercial sales teams and government executives • Domestic travel required, typically monthly to quarterly • Planned position start date of March 2027 • Bachelor’s degree required • Working familiarity with cybersecurity principles, IT infrastructure, enterprise software, or AI policy • Prior service as a state CIO, CISO, Deputy CIO/CISO, or senior state technology leader • Direct experience overseeing legislative or consulting engagements including California, Texas, New York, or Florida • Experience serving as an intelligence bridge between public sector associations and quota-carrying sales representatives • Advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field is ideal

🏖️ Benefits

• Variable compensation, including bonus for non-sales roles • Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance • 401(k) retirement savings with company match • Employee stock purchase plan • Employee referral program • Flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Education assistance • Parental leave • Paid time off (PTO) • Company-paid holidays • Health and wellness events • Community programs

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