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Manager – Public Policy and Government Affairs

Manager – Public Policy and Government Affairs

CompanyAdobe
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$87800 – $165200
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 3 + years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with US Federal government processes, structures, and functions.
  • Awareness of key technology policy pertinent to Adobe, and willingness to learn policy areas that may be unfamiliar to you.
  • Understanding of the core concepts around AI that impact Adobe and an awareness of the consumer protection policy space.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills – both written and oral.
  • Ability to develop strong points of view based on research and information gathering and the confidence to express and debate those views with colleagues and partners.
  • Project management skills, from conception to execution, with strong adherence to prioritization, leadership and consensus building.
  • Ability to be resourceful and decisive during times of ambiguity, and flexibility to work independently and in structured team environments.
  • Self-starter with the conviction to push ahead and the humbleness to ask for help.
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback and ability to realign and act on that feedback.

Responsibilities

  • As a member of the US Federal Government Relations team, you will advocate for Adobe products and policy with a specific focus on the executive branch.
  • Have awareness of and work closely with the wider Adobe government relations team to include legislative affairs, policy and global counterparts.
  • Collaborate with key leaders in the US Government to establish partnerships improving Adobe’s brand recognition and perspectives.
  • Focus on technology policy, including AI, IT modernization and content authenticity as well as creative rights and consumer protection.
  • Support the development of important business objectives through internal planning and external implementation.
  • Work closely with the Adobe public sector sales team to further our US Government relationships through product knowledge and awareness.
  • Engage at government-industry events and trade association meetings on behalf of Adobe; strategically build out your portfolio of partnerships and engagements in the advancement of Adobe’s policy priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • While not required, experience in the executive branch, either the White House or a federal agency is a plus.
  • While not a requirement, knowledge of the budgetary process is a plus.