About SecurityScorecard:

SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, with over 12 million companies continuously rated, operating in 64 countries. Founded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Alex Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh and funded by world-class investors, SecurityScorecard’s patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting; making all organizations more resilient by allowing them to easily find and fix cybersecurity risks across their digital footprint. 

Headquartered in New York City, our culture has been recognized by Inc Magazine as a "Best Workplace,” by Crain’s NY as a "Best Places to Work in NYC," and as one of the 10 hottest SaaS startups in New York for two years in a row. Most recently, SecurityScorecard was named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and to the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in 2023 award recognizing “forward-thinking employers for their unwavering commitment to employee engagement.”  SecurityScorecard is proud to be funded by world-class investors including Silver Lake Waterman, Moody’s, Sequoia Capital, GV and Riverwood Capital.

Job Description

SecurityScorecard is looking for a smart, self-starting, and dynamic Director, Government Affairs (US), who will work closely with our VP of Global Government Affairs, to lead the company’s public policy development and advocacy for the United States. This proactive individual will be the policy team’s lead stakeholder for developing and managing relationships with think tanks, trade associations, cybersecurity thought leaders, and public policy influencers, educating them on the evolving security ratings industry, coordinating joint-research projects, integrating the company’s advocacy priorities with theirs, and creating potential revenue-generating opportunities in support of the company’s public sector sales pursuits.

What you will do:

• Work closely with the VP of Global Government Affairs to develop and implement policy, regulatory, and engagement strategies that advance the company’s global business at both the federal and state/local levels
• Advocate for the company’s priorities and participate in policy discussions with legislators and their staff, Executive Branch agencies at the federal and state levels, leading think tanks, non-profits, trade associations, other public policy influencers, and the company’s cybersecurity advisory board
• Build a coalition of security ratings advocates focused on impacting public policy and drive legislative, regulatory and sales engagement at the Federal and state levels
• Identify new partnership opportunities that support the company’s policy goals 
• Develop and manage collaborative research efforts with third parties and leading cybersecurity policy experts
• Help develop concepts for new products, that solve problems, to sell to federal, state, local agencies
• Draft thought leadership pieces to educate policymakers and stakeholders on company’s proprietary products and raise the company’s profile
• Support the management of external consultants to advance corporate objectives
• Advise the company’s leadership on emerging trends and topics in cybersecurity policy that might impact the development of products and services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Affairs, Government, related field, or equivalent practical experience 
• Successful experience in cybersecurity public policy, congressional, or executive branch
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills 
• A creative thinker who can identify opportunities as they arise
• A self-starter who can take a project from idea to completion 
• Experience working cross functionally with sales, brand, communications, marketing, and research teams
• The ability to work independently managing key day-to-day relationships with VIPs and meetings with stakeholders
• Located in Washington, DC

Benefits:Specific to each country, we offer a competitive salary, stock options, Health benefits, and unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursements, and much more!

SecurityScorecard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, and perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact talentacquisitionoperations@securityscorecard.io.

Any information you submit to SecurityScorecard as part of your application will be processed in accordance with the Company’s privacy policy and applicable law. 

SecurityScorecard does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.  Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.