Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Southeast

Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Southeast

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We pursue society’s safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. You’ll take ownership and drive real change, and grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact:

• Southeast: As a Government Affairs Senior Manager, you will report to Axon’s Sr. Director of Government Affairs and work with internal and external stakeholders to support the team’s state and local legislative and regulatory, sales procurement, and grassroots advocacy efforts in the Southeast region (TN, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, FL). You will help drive Axon’s presence with state, city and county governments on issues impacting the company, sales team, and the industry.
  
  You will represent Axon and lead meetings with government officials to advance Axon’s position and to drive broader awareness and support for Axon’s mission. The Senior Manager should be highly motivated, able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, learn quickly, and set priorities while anticipating needs.

Location: Atlanta, GA preferred. Must be willing to travel 50%+ of time

• Assist in the development of strategic government affairs planning with a focus on supporting business development
• Monitor and assess state legislative and regulatory actions and initiatives
• Prepare position papers and project messaging points
• Lead meetings with elected officials, appointed officials, and government staffers
• Develop and maintain contacts with industry, elected officials and associations/third party groups
• Work closely with the sales team on assigned procurement opportunities
• Conduct research on local purchasing by-laws, council legislative process, and create purchasing process maps for city and county governments to support sales team efforts
• Assist in management of external government affairs consultants

• Minimum of 8 years combined full-time employment in city/county/state government and/or government relations firm
• Experience driving legislation
• Strong policy and analytical skills
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments under deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information
• Ability to work independently to drive assigned goals and as a team player to support department and company needs
• Strong desire to continually improve and undertake new challenges
• Strong sense of accountability with high ethical standards
• Experience working with city, county, or state governments is a plus

This role is based out of our Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. Team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. This in-office culture fosters teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on employment nature and location.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Thatore Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view to reinvent the world for a safer, better place. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they check every box. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions and may change. Some roles may require eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you need accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email

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