Senior Director - Federal Government Relations

Verizon • Columbia, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Verizon is seeking a highly strategic and influential advocate to serve as Senior Director of Federal Government Relations in its Washington, D.C. office. The role represents Verizon before Democratic Members of Congress and their staff, drives the company’s federal legislative strategy, maintains a strong Capitol Hill presence, and uses established political relationships to shape public policy and advance Verizon’s business objectives.

The position develops relationships with Democratic Members of the U.S. House and Senate and key Congressional staff; advances policy frameworks involving broadband, spectrum, privacy, taxation, and other issues; and works with internal leadership to define and execute Verizon’s federal policy agenda. It monitors Congressional activity and leads Democratic political outreach, including coordinating PAC contributions to Democratic candidates. The role also coordinates advocacy across external and internal partners and represents Verizon in political, business, community, and industry forums.

This is a hybrid role based in Washington, D.C., with a defined work location that includes working from home and at least three days per week in the office. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or eight or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience in government relations, legislative advocacy, or Capitol Hill policy work.
• An established, high-level network of professional relationships with direct line-of-sight into Congressional Democratic politics and leadership.
• Exceptional knowledge of the federal legislative process, committee structures, and policy development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly as a senior staffer, such as Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, or Committee Staff, for a Democratic Member of Congress or Congressional Committee.
• Lobbying experience in the telecom and technology industry or a relevant trade association, including policy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Democratic Members of the U.S. House and Senate and key Congressional staff.
• Execute legislative strategies on broadband, spectrum, privacy, taxation, and other policy issues critical to Verizon’s growth.
• Partner with internal leadership to define and drive Verizon’s federal policy agenda.
• Monitor and analyze Congressional hearings, markups, and floor action.
• Lead Democratic political outreach, including overseeing and coordinating PAC contributions to Democratic candidates.
• Coordinate outreach across outside consultants, trade associations, third-party advocacy groups, and internal corporate and state government affairs teams to deliver a unified message.
• Represent Verizon at political forums, business coalitions, community partnerships, and industry panels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Identity theft protection, pet insurance, and group home and auto insurance.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.
• Incentive-based compensation with the potential to earn more.

What This Job Offers

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