Senior Manager, Government Relations

Clearwave Fiber

Senior Manager, Government Relations for Clearwave Fiber supporting municipal engagement and project coordination across the Midwest and Southeast markets, managing relationships with government entities.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with municipal leaders, council members, permitting offices, government agencies, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and other community stakeholders.
Serve as a primary Clearwave Fiber representative and municipal point-of-contact within assigned markets.
Attend and represent Clearwave Fiber independently at council meetings, public hearings, community forums, chamber events, and other civic engagements.
Help lead and coordinate municipal engagement workstreams in partnership with the Director of Government Relations.
Support local permitting, right-of-way, and governmental escalation efforts by partnering closely with internal construction, engineering, operations, and legal/regulatory teams.
Maintain regular communication cadence with municipal stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns, and reinforce Clearwave Fiber’s reputation as a responsible community partner.
Assist in identifying, tracking, and resolving municipal or regulatory risks that could impact construction timelines.
Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between government relations activities and broader market deployment objectives.
Support evaluation and coordination of external consultants, legal counsel, lobbying partners, or government relations agencies as needed.
Monitor competitor and overbuilder activity, municipal developments, and broader telecommunications industry trends across target markets.
Help develop market intelligence reporting, stakeholder tracking tools, dashboards, and internal updates for leadership.
Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and regular updates for senior leadership and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of experience in government relations, telecommunications, market expansion, public affairs, business development, infrastructure deployment, or related fields.
Telecom, broadband, fiber, cable, or utility industry experience strongly preferred.
Experience managing external stakeholder relationships, including municipalities, government agencies, or community organizations.
Strong understanding of permitting, municipal processes, infrastructure deployment, and governmental coordination.
Proven ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders across several geographies.
Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to build trust and credibility with both external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams.
Experience working collaboratively across construction, operations, engineering, legal/regulatory, and commercial organizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to navigate complex or ambiguous situations.
Ability to clearly communicate updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Bachelor’s degree required; relevant graduate degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness: Gain peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one.
Take advantage of company contributions to HSA/HRA accounts and an FSA plan to cover your healthcare expenses.
Work-Life Balance: Recharge and rejuvenate with up to 20 days of paid time off in your first year.
Financial Security: Competitive salary ($105-130k DOE) and benefits package.
Including short term bonus plans.
Plan for your future with our generous 401(k) matching program, featuring immediate vesting.
Additionally, safeguard yourself and your loved ones with company-paid life insurance and voluntary options for dependents.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans.
Tech Advantage: Enjoy free Clearwave Fiber services if you reside within our service footprint.
Access our Employee Assistance Plan and 24/7 Health Advocate services at no cost.
Referral Rewards: Benefit from our Employee Referral Program and earn rewards.
Career Development: Invest in your professional growth with ongoing career development opportunities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

government relationstelecommunicationsmarket expansionpublic affairsbusiness developmentinfrastructure deploymentpermittingproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsrelationship managementtrust buildingcredibilitycollaborationindependencemulti-priority managementstakeholder engagementpresentation skills