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Director Government Affairs

Altice USA
$155, 509.00- $222,156.00
United States, New York, Long Island City
Feb 13, 2026
Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you! We areOptimum! Job Summary The Director, Government Affairs (NYC) is responsible for leading Optimum's political, legislative, regulatory, and community engagement strategy within New York City, while supporting the company's broader New York State government affairs portfolio. Working in close coordination with the New York Government Affairs team, the Director develops and executes strategic advocacy, builds and maintains relationships with key City officials, and advances initiatives that support Optimum's business, regulatory, and community objectives across the City. The Director will also collaborate with colleagues on issues that intersect City and State policymaking, ensuring alignment across legislative, regulatory, and community affairs efforts. Responsibilities Government Affairs & City Stakeholder Engagement * Build and lead strategic relationships with New York City elected officials, agencies, and community leaders, serving as the company's primary liaison in NYC. * Represent the company at City Council hearings, agency meetings, political events, and community forums to promote Optimum's priorities and maintain strong visibility. * Partner with the statewide GA team to ensure NYC-related insights, political dynamics, and policy shifts inform broader strategies. City Legislative & Regulatory Strategy * Direct Optimum's legislative, regulatory, and compliance advocacy before City Council, NYC administration, and relevant municipal agencies. * Monitor and evaluate emerging City policies that could impact the company's operations, customers, or regulatory obligations; develop proactive response strategies. * Support the statewide team on cross-jurisdictional issues where NYC policy decisions affect or align with New York State initiatives. Business Development Support * Support initiatives in NYC, including coordination with NYC agencies including OTI, DOT, DDC, HPD, NYCHA, and other relevant entities. * Assist with government strategy tied to key business opportunities including public-private partnerships, and digital equity programs. * Provide political assessments for business operations within NYC and collaborate with network, construction, and product teams to align on government related requirements. Franchise Management * Lead and support New York City franchise negotiations and compliance, ensuring alignment with City priorities and Optimum's long-term business goals. * Serve as the GA lead for NYC franchise issues, coordinating closely with relevant business teams. Community Affairs & Public Engagement * Implement community affairs initiatives that strengthen Optimum's presence in NYC and strengthen relationships with public officials and community leaders Operational Responsibilities * Serve as the primary point of contact for NYC officials, while supporting engagement with state elected officials as needed. * Monitor NYC legislative, regulatory, and political activity and provide strategic recommendations. * Manage external consultants and lobbyists focused on NYC priorities; coordinate with statewide consultants as appropriate. * Execute public affairs activities, including events and public official engagement aligned with business and political objectives. Qualifications * 10+ years experience in government, government affairs/relations, public policy, or advocacy roles. * Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred. * Strong relationship building skills with demonstrated ability to engage City and State policymakers. * Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. * Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic advocacy campaigns at the City or State level. * Ability to work collaboratively across an internal matrixed organization and with external partners. * Strong negotiation skills and creativity in problem solving. * Ability to analyze and translate legislative and regulatory proposals into business impacts. * Knowledge of NYC legislative, regulatory, and municipal processes. * Ability to plan and execute public affairs and community engagement activities, including events involving public officials At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey. If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law. Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $155, 509.00- $222,156.00/ year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. 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