Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs

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What you’ll be doing…

Verizon is looking for an energetic and proactive advocate to serve as Senior Manager of Federal Government Affairs in our Washington, D.C. office. Representing Verizon before Republican Members of Congress and their staff, you will maintain an active presence across Capitol Hill, execute legislative strategies, and build relationships to inform policy discussions and support Verizon’s business objectives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with and advocate before Members of Congress and their staffs—actively working receptions, policy events, and Capitol Hill corridors— with lead responsibility for representing Verizon before Republican members of the U.S. House.

• Managing stakeholder service escalations through conclusion.

• Coordinating with state government affairs to manage stakeholder inquiries on issues related to the network.

• Working with internal leadership team to develop VZ’s federal legislative objectives and priorities.

• Working with external team leads to develop and execute a legislative strategy to achieve specific policy objectives, with a focus on medium and long term strategy.

• Tracking Congressional activity including: committee hearings and markups as well as floor action on legislative priorities.

• Coordinating messaging on issues/legislation and for hearings, markups, and floor votes in the House and Senate.

What we’re looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Established network of professional relationships with specific line of sight into Congressional Republican politics.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Graduate degree

• High interpersonal energy and a professional attitude, with demonstrated business acumen and a strong ability to build trust.

• Ability to solve problems in a sophisticated manner with the ability to understand conflicting dynamics and collaborate on mutually beneficial solutions.

• Ability to rapidly assess potential risks, benefits and consequences and effectively counsel internal clients concerning business risks.

• Exceptionally strong written, oral communication, and persuasive advocacy skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,000.00 - $209,000.00.