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Government Relations Manager

Cohesity

Cohesity

Washington, DC, USA · Remote
USD 122,400-153k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 4, 2025

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

Cohesity is currently looking to hire a Government Relations Manager for its Government Relations group. The role will be based in Washington, DC.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

Support federal government relations and public policy teams by working on a portfolio of legislative and regulatory initiatives and reporting on political and policy developments

Develop relationships with external stakeholders in Congress and the Administration

Collaborate and support federal advocacy related to Cohesity’s policy priorities

Conduct research, support analysis, and contribute to team projects, deliverables, and presentationson a diverse range of legislative and policy topics

Develop briefing materials for internal stakeholders on legislative and regulatory issues

Develop and drive advocacy and outreach strategies before Congress on issues important to the business

Engage with industry associations and third-party coalitions on relevant issues

The successful candidate will possess:

Proven ability to self-direct work and work as part of a team in a dynamic, cross-functional environment

An ability to develop and maintain political relationships

An understanding of the legislative and regulatory process

Strong legislative analysis skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Excellent writing and research skills

The Team Core functions:

Promote and protect Cohesity’s business interests by engaging policymakers and other policyinfluencers

Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to drive the development of public policy positions

Identify and conduct analyses on trending legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues that may impact the company

Build and maintain relationships with members of Congress, administration officials, and key policy influencers (e.g., think tanks, industry associations)

WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

5-7 years of professional experience in the legislative, policy, or related fields

Understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and policymaking processes

Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience working on Capitol Hill, regulatory agencies, or government affairs organizations

Strong network on Capitol Hill, proven ability to build bipartisan relationships

Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment

Experience working on cyber policy issues and the federal appropriations process

Experience in a role with extensive writing, research, and legislative analysis responsibilities

Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

$122,400.00-$153,000.00

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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talent@cohesity.com for assistance.

In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.