Teams at Ciena

Leads Ciena’s global government relations and advocacy on national-security, economic-security, telecommunications, cybersecurity, trade, supply-chain, and technology policy. Monitors policy developments, assesses commercial and operational risks, develops company positions, engages governments and regulators, and coordinates cross-functional responses. The role requires translating complex policies into executive recommendations, building coalitions, and influencing legislation and regulations across the United States and international markets.

Supports Sales and Global Partner Organization teams through RFx bids, channel programs, commercial proposals, pricing, P&L analysis, risk assessments, contract approvals, and revenue recognition. Coordinates cross-functional workflows, manages bid registers, ensures governance compliance, supports negotiations, and analyzes commercial trends. Requires strong analytical, organizational, communication, project management, and financial skills while working independently across global teams and tight deadlines.

Supports global trade compliance for imports and exports by classifying products under tariff and export control regulations, determining licensing requirements, preparing export license and CCATS applications, monitoring regulatory changes, assessing compliance risks, maintaining trade data, advising stakeholders, managing external partners, conducting training, and leading trade-related projects.