BSA is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to support BSA's global policy advocacy, including BSA's work on state privacy legislation. The Manager/Senior Manager will draft position papers, policy filings, and other collateral, primarily related to advocacy on privacy, cybersecurity, and data flows, as well as other issues as needed. During state legislative sessions, the Manager/Senior Manager will take an active role in leading BSA's work on state privacy matters, including by tracking state privacy legislation, working collaborative with our legislative strategy team to engage with state lawmakers, and analysing proposals to understand their effect on BSA member companies. The Manager/Senior Manager will also identify and drive the development and execution of public policy initiatives in other areas, representing BSA before policy makers and industry representatives. The Manager/Senior Manager will also monitor cybersecurity issues, including implementation of cyber-related executive orders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy development either in the United States and/or in other regions in which BSA is active. The Manager/Senior Manager will work closely with the BSA global team, its members, and government officials throughout the world. BSA is a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work well as a member of a team.Professional Experience and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required; law or other relevant graduate degree a plus.Minimum of 3-8 years of relevant work experience.Strong interpersonal communication skills.Excellent writing ability.Experience with privacy, AI, cybersecurity, or data flows a plus.Ability to conduct research independently. Ability to work collaboratively, effectively and transparently with others to develop plans, documents and achieve desired results.Ability to think and act strategically. Knowledge of the software industry a plus.Key Responsibilities:Support the global policy team through research and drafting of position papers and filings in areas such as privacy, cybersecurity, data flows, and others as needed. Support BSA's engagement on state privacy matters, including identifying and analyzing key issues in state privacy legislation, preparing related advocacy materials, and working with BSA's legislative strategy team to engage with policymakers.Assist in the formulation of cybersecurity policy positions and advocacy at the federal and state levels.Identify and drive the development and execution of public policy initiatives in other areas, both domestic and international, as needed. Work with the global policy team to shape and influence activities of governments in key markets around the world regarding developments affecting the global software industry on relevant policy issues.Monitor domestic and international policy and industry developments.Represent BSA before government officials and at industry meetings.Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with BSA members, keeping them informed, engaged, and aligned.Work closely with BSA staff and consultants around the world.