Hybrid Director of Public Sector Communication

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About the role

  • Lead strategic communication to support Tanium's public policy, sales, marketing, legislative and regulatory priorities at the federal, state and local levels.
  • Supervise Public Sector Managers and work with external consulting partners.
  • Serve as a senior counselor to executives on public positioning related to legislation, regulation, public-sector infrastructure deployment, and national priorities.
  • Develop and execute integrated public affairs communication strategies that align with Tanium’s corporate objectives.
  • Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Marketing, and HR to ensure message discipline and alignment across all channels.
  • Lead media relations efforts, including proactive story pitching, rapid response to inquiries, and crisis communication related to the public policy and regulatory environment.
  • Oversee the creation of high-impact communication materials-press releases, op-eds, speeches, Q&A briefs, and social media content.
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing team of public sector professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communication, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field;
  • At least 15 years of relevant work experience in public affairs, government relations, or policy advocacy, with a demonstrated ability to influence complex regulatory and legislative outcomes.
  • Executive presence and consistent track record of influencing and leading cross-functional teams, ideally in the technology space.
  • Proven track record of advising executive leadership and shaping public narratives in high-stakes, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Prior work on Capitol Hill, Executive Branch and/or experience in working with relevant reporters, influencers and policymakers.
  • Strong media instincts with expertise in both traditional and emerging media channels to manage a fast-paced news cycle, including rapid response and crisis communications.
  • Innovative thinking, not afraid to take risks and advance Tanium’s public policy positions, ensuring the company's freedom to operate and innovate.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment-ideally within a company undergoing significant growth and organizational change.
  • Exceptional communication capabilities, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate nuanced issues, strategies, and briefs clearly.
  • Inherent curiosity, looking for an exciting opportunity on a fun, collaborative team.

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision plan
  • family planning benefits
  • health savings account
  • flexible spending account
  • transportation savings account
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • life, accident and disability coverage
  • business travel accident insurance
  • employee assistance programs
  • disability insurance
  • other well-being benefits

Job title

Director of Public Sector Communication

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$145,000 - $430,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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