Manager, Federal Government Relations (Legislative Branch)

Adobe • McLean, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adobe Government Relations and Public Affairs team seeks an innovative and well-connected federal government relations professional. The role offers a dynamic and enjoyable work environment. If you enjoy helping others achieve their goals, building an extensive network of relationships inside the U.S. legislative branch, advocating for a cause, and building consensus with other like-minded organizations, this position may be for you. A successful candidate will have knowledge of technology policy, federal appropriations, and federal agency IT budgeting and modernization processes. This role requires excellent communication and writing ability, high energy, and a curiosity about the constantly evolving technology policy, artificial intelligence, and the government IT modernization space.

Requirements

• 5 -10 years of proven experience.
• Experience working with or within the U.S. executive and legislative branches of government.
• Experience with technology and artificial intelligence policy and the federal appropriations process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – both written and oral.
• Proficient in using artificial intelligence tools and MS PowerPoint to develop presentations and strategy documents for public affairs.
• Skilled at employing MS Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat to manage team tasks and write policy papers.
• Interest in evangelizing responsible AI, content authenticity, and federal digital government policy issues.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and creatively.
• Strong program and project management skills to leverage in managing the advisory board for the government sector business.
• Strong self-starter who is a phenomenal teammate and excels developing and completing their own work plan.
• Ability to take complicated technical concepts and translate in a compelling and succinct manner on paper and in-person.
• Knowledge of federal government agencies’ structure and functions.
• Must be willing to register as a Federal Lobbyist.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Passionate about government service and the role of government in society.
• Strong desire for success

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between Adobe business leadership and U.S. congressional offices (House & Senate), driving impactful policy and business engagements.
• Advocate for innovative technology policy solutions across the U.S. Legislative Branch in areas such as artificial intelligence, creators’ rights, consumer protection, and federal IT modernization.
• Partner with US federal executive branch government relations team to assist in developing and advancing government relations advocacy objectives and public policy priorities.
• Coordinate with the U.S. public sector sales team to promote essential US federal agency business aims.
• Aid in advancing federal budget and appropriations initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating and managing all components of the Public Sector Advisory Board.
• Attend congressional hearings, government-industry events, and trade association meetings and report back to the business.
• Build and manage advocacy efforts through active engagement with Congress, trade associations, consultants, and industry peers.
• Assist in advocating for federal procurement and digital government policies that improve the customer experience and the digital service delivery provided by government.

Benefits

• Exceptional work environment recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists.
• Colleagues committed to helping each other grow through ongoing feedback.
• Meaningful benefits programs.

What This Job Offers

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