Lenovo
Senior Manager, Government Relations, National Security Analyst
Lenovo, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Senior Manager, Government Relations, National Security Analyst
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Improving national security and resiliency is an increasing priority for governments globally. Lenovo is seeking a Senior Manager of Government Relations National Security Analyst to help advance national security and resiliency within Lenovo and across the ecosystem. The Senior Manager will engage with public and private sector stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally as well as collaborate internally with product groups to understand and help drive Lenovo’s security investments and prepare business groups for forthcoming security regulation.
The Senior Manager should have experience in strategy development, including recognizing major drivers and trends, forecasting and prioritizing issues, identifying challenges and opportunities, and working closely with Legal, public sector and engineering groups on proposed and emerging policies (e.g., executive authorities, legislation, regulation). This will be based in Washington D.C. and may require travel within the U.S. and internationally.
The position will report to the Director, Government Relations, North America, and the incumbent will closely interact with business leaders, finance team, Lenovo’s North America and global Legal team and will have several direct reports involved in policy review and government outreach.
Job Responsibilities
Engage on a wide variety of national security policies and initiatives in the U.S. and internationally
Develop and deliver cross-company, globally applicable policy positions on national security as well as strategies to help advance positions in the U.S. and internationally
Represent Lenovo in industry fora and public-private partnerships focused on national security
Help assess and create internal awareness of national security regulation and implications for Lenovo
Advocate for, and manage, policy issues (e.g., social, political, technical), and lead the company’s engagement and campaign with senior internal stakeholders related to government affairs on priority issues, strategies, and/or programs
Contribute to, and develop policy agenda and/or advocacy strategies for top priorities
Respond to key strategic issues and recommend well thought-out actions by prioritizing, ensuring alignment with stakeholder positions, leveraging specialists, or escalating matters
Manage affairs in rapidly changing and ambiguous political, policy, and industry environments
Develop strategies for multiple regulatory and/or legislative initiatives by serving as a subject matter expert on regulatory and/or legislative issues to assess their impact on Lenovo goals and objectives; deliver materials (e.g., strategy, policy briefings, other documentation) to internal stakeholders
Build and maintain an ongoing network and coalition with complex governmental and non-governmental stakeholders (e.g., peer and industry organizations, think tanks, academics, businesses, community leaders)
Basic Qualifications
12+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy priorities
5+ years of experience working on national security and/or within the technology policy space
Bachelor’s degrees in Public relations, communication, political sciences, public affairs, law, business, economics, marketing, journalism, business/commerce, history, geography, or similar
Deep experience collaborating with engineering groups and/or government officials
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in developing written materials and/or delivering content about security or technology policy issues
Ability to incorporate different perspectives and collaborate
Deep sense of commitment and drive to address complex challenges, individually and as part of a team
Aptitude for learning, understanding, discussing, and representing industry and corporate policy positions for technologies and practices that are constantly changing
A vast understanding of the North American technology market ideally in the areas of the laptop / IT hardware / mobile phones / cloud computing
Keen understanding of the North American political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape
Solid network with the North American policy makers, academia, and a working knowledge of the technology industry
Experience with other North American government/policy schemes
Interest in emerging technologies and policy work
Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Strong collaboration skills, drive for results, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence
Experience in Government or diplomatic sector
The base salary budgeted range for this position is $180k-200K USD. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.
Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.
In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is January 2, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.
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Improving national security and resiliency is an increasing priority for governments globally. Lenovo is seeking a Senior Manager of Government Relations National Security Analyst to help advance national security and resiliency within Lenovo and across the ecosystem. The Senior Manager will engage with public and private sector stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally as well as collaborate internally with product groups to understand and help drive Lenovo’s security investments and prepare business groups for forthcoming security regulation.
The Senior Manager should have experience in strategy development, including recognizing major drivers and trends, forecasting and prioritizing issues, identifying challenges and opportunities, and working closely with Legal, public sector and engineering groups on proposed and emerging policies (e.g., executive authorities, legislation, regulation). This will be based in Washington D.C. and may require travel within the U.S. and internationally.
The position will report to the Director, Government Relations, North America, and the incumbent will closely interact with business leaders, finance team, Lenovo’s North America and global Legal team and will have several direct reports involved in policy review and government outreach.
Job Responsibilities
Engage on a wide variety of national security policies and initiatives in the U.S. and internationally
Develop and deliver cross-company, globally applicable policy positions on national security as well as strategies to help advance positions in the U.S. and internationally
Represent Lenovo in industry fora and public-private partnerships focused on national security
Help assess and create internal awareness of national security regulation and implications for Lenovo
Advocate for, and manage, policy issues (e.g., social, political, technical), and lead the company’s engagement and campaign with senior internal stakeholders related to government affairs on priority issues, strategies, and/or programs
Contribute to, and develop policy agenda and/or advocacy strategies for top priorities
Respond to key strategic issues and recommend well thought-out actions by prioritizing, ensuring alignment with stakeholder positions, leveraging specialists, or escalating matters
Manage affairs in rapidly changing and ambiguous political, policy, and industry environments
Develop strategies for multiple regulatory and/or legislative initiatives by serving as a subject matter expert on regulatory and/or legislative issues to assess their impact on Lenovo goals and objectives; deliver materials (e.g., strategy, policy briefings, other documentation) to internal stakeholders
Build and maintain an ongoing network and coalition with complex governmental and non-governmental stakeholders (e.g., peer and industry organizations, think tanks, academics, businesses, community leaders)
Basic Qualifications
12+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy priorities
5+ years of experience working on national security and/or within the technology policy space
Bachelor’s degrees in Public relations, communication, political sciences, public affairs, law, business, economics, marketing, journalism, business/commerce, history, geography, or similar
Deep experience collaborating with engineering groups and/or government officials
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in developing written materials and/or delivering content about security or technology policy issues
Ability to incorporate different perspectives and collaborate
Deep sense of commitment and drive to address complex challenges, individually and as part of a team
Aptitude for learning, understanding, discussing, and representing industry and corporate policy positions for technologies and practices that are constantly changing
A vast understanding of the North American technology market ideally in the areas of the laptop / IT hardware / mobile phones / cloud computing
Keen understanding of the North American political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape
Solid network with the North American policy makers, academia, and a working knowledge of the technology industry
Experience with other North American government/policy schemes
Interest in emerging technologies and policy work
Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Strong collaboration skills, drive for results, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence
Experience in Government or diplomatic sector
The base salary budgeted range for this position is $180k-200K USD. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.
Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.
In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is January 2, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.
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