Government Affairs Assistant

Qualcomm•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualcomm Government Affairs Assistant provides critical administrative and operational support to the Government Affairs team in Washington, DC. This role helps ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office by coordinating logistics, managing communications, and supporting policy and stakeholder engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Government officials and knowledge of the Washington DC environment, in addition to traditional administrative duties. This position provides complex and advanced administrative assistance to the VP of Federal & Congressional Affairs and team, and occasionally to SVP and C-suite executives. It requires advanced knowledge of industry standards in various administrative areas, including policies, guidelines, and procedures. The role leverages advanced proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and shared file services (SharePoint, MS Teams, OneDrive, etc.) to provide effective and efficient support. The assistant must exercise professional and ethical judgment as the work is often critical or confidential, with assignments potentially diverse in scope and related to various functional areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience
OR Associate's degree and 6+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience
OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience
Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
DC experience in a government or government-related role preferred
5+ years of administrative experience preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Interest in public policy, government, or advocacy
Familiarity with legislative processes or government institutions

Responsibilities

Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate complex domestic and international travel
Prepare expense reports, spreadsheets, and briefing materials
Maintain organized systems and expertly completes various office tasks (iProc, vendor support, internal collaboration tools, etc)
Manage front desk operations, including greeting visitors, coordinating guest access, and supporting day‑to‑day office flow
Support team that tracks legislative activity, hearings, and key policy developments
Assist in preparing background materials, memos, and summaries on policy issues
Support planning and logistics for meetings with government officials, stakeholders, and partners
Draft and proofread correspondence, including emails, invitations, and follow-ups
Monitor relevant news and policy updates; distribute summaries to the team
Help coordinate events, roundtables, and briefings
Maintain and update contact databases and distribution lists
Support relationship management with policymakers, industry groups, and other stakeholders
Ensure smooth office operations, including supply management and vendor coordination
Assist with special projects and team initiatives as needed