Government Affairs Assistant

Qualcomm • Washington, DC

1d • $76,000 - $114,000 • 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. Someone who has worked with Government officials and has knowledge of the world of Washington DC, while also possessing traditional admin duties.
They will provide complex and advanced administrative assistance to the VP of Federal & Congressional Affairs and team, and occasionally SVP and C-suite executives. Applies advanced knowledge of industry standards in various administrative areas, including policies, guidelines, and procedures. Leverages advanced proficiency in various types of software including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and shared file services (SharePoint, MS Teams, OneDrive, etc.) to provide effective and efficient support. Exercises professional and ethical judgement as work is generally of a critical or confidential nature. Assignments may be of a diverse scope and related to various functional areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Government Affairs, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Engineering, Legal, or related field.
• 1+ year of Government Affairs, Communications, Industry Associations, or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• DC experience in a government or government-related role preferred
• 3+ 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

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level