Government Affairs Intern

Description

Job Description

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 60 percent of the Fortune 500, 40 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role

Come join our Global Government Affairs (GGA) team. Our team members are focused on developing and influencing federal, state, local and global policies and regulations that affect Tenable, our customers, and the cybersecurity industry. The GGA intern will be exposed to a full range of government affairs experiences, including researching and tracking legislation, virtually attending Congressional hearings and meetings, preparing memoranda for meetings with Members of Congress and Administration Officials, and supporting activities related to the Tenable Political Action Committee. You will learn all aspects of being an in-house lobbyist at a best-in-breed cybersecurity company. Sound exciting? Join us!

Your Opportunity

• Participate in GGA strategy discussions regarding Tenable policy priorities and activities
• Research and track legislation
• Attend and provide summaries of Congressional hearings
• Participate in meetings with Congressional staff
• Participate in meetings with tech trade associations and organizations
• Prepare background memorandum for meetings with Members of Congress and Administration Officials
• Assist in preparation of internal and external presentations
• Manage and update the Global Government Affairs landing page and the Tenable Political Action Committee website with policy and activity updates
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What You'll Need

• Must be a rising junior or senior in university
• Good attitude and desire to learn
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Strong work ethic
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Desire to launch a career in government or public policy
• Public policy education or experience is preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency – experience using Google platform is preferred
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of accurate work with minimal supervision
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If you’ve reached this point, and you’re still not sure if you should apply…..Just do it! We’re human and we don’t fit a perfect mold. Having diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, that’s a good thing! If you’re coming from outside of the cyber industry - great! If you’re looking to try something new - awesome! All we ask is you bring passion to all that you do, crave creativity and innovation, and embrace the hard work of gaining new skills and accepting big challenges.

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact