About the role

Director of Public Sector Communication leading strategic communication at Tanium to influence public policy and government relations. Overseeing a high-performing team and fostering innovation in public sector communications.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic communication to support Tanium's public policy, sales, marketing, legislative and regulatory priorities at the federal, state and local levels.
Develop compelling narratives and programs-including positioning, messaging, PR and thought leadership.
Supervise Public Sector Managers and work with external consulting partners, serving as a senior counselor to executives on public positioning related to legislation, regulation, public-sector infrastructure deployment, and national priorities.
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-that articulate Tanium's position on key policy issues and elevate its public profile.
Mentor and lead a high-performing team of public sector professionals. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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.
Communication Skills: 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.