Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs

Verizon • Columbia, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Verizon is looking for an energetic and proactive advocate to serve as Senior Manager of Federal Government Affairs in our Washington, D.C. office. Representing Verizon before Republican Members of Congress and their staff, you will maintain an active presence across Capitol Hill, execute legislative strategies, and build relationships to inform policy discussions and support Verizon’s business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Established network of professional relationships with specific line of sight into Congressional Republican politics.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree
• High interpersonal energy and a professional attitude, with demonstrated business acumen and a strong ability to build trust.
• Ability to solve problems in a sophisticated manner with the ability to understand conflicting dynamics and collaborate on mutually beneficial solutions.
• Ability to rapidly assess potential risks, benefits and consequences and effectively counsel internal clients concerning business risks.
• Exceptionally strong written, oral communication, and persuasive advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with and advocate before Members of Congress and their staffs—actively working receptions, policy events, and Capitol Hill corridors— with lead responsibility for representing Verizon before Republican members of the U.S. House.
• Managing stakeholder service escalations through conclusion.
• Coordinating with state government affairs to manage stakeholder inquiries on issues related to the network.
• Working with internal leadership team to develop VZ’s federal legislative objectives and priorities.
• Working with external team leads to develop and execute a legislative strategy to achieve specific policy objectives, with a focus on medium and long term strategy.
• Tracking Congressional activity including: committee hearings and markups as well as floor action on legislative priorities.
• Coordinating messaging on issues/legislation and for hearings, markups, and floor votes in the House and Senate.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• matched 401(k) savings plan
• up to 8 company paid holidays per year
• up to 6 personal days per year
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• up to 15 days of vacation per year

What This Job Offers

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