Senior Manager, Public Policy

Company: Verizon Communications
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

When you join VerizonYou want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.What you'll be doing...As a member of the Federal policy team, you would help develop Verizon's policy advocacy strategy on key issues for the company and communicate that strategy to Federal policymakers. In particular, you would play a key role in building our relationships with various Republican third-party stakeholders and Executive Branch officials.Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key Executive Branch staff.
• Coordinating outreach with and educating right-of-center, bipartisan, and nonpartisan third-party organizations (including think tanks, trade associations, and stakeholder groups) to advance Verizon's priority policy issues.
• Creating and executing strategies for advancing complex policy frameworks and advocacy plans that address broadband, spectrum, privacy, taxation, and other critical business issues that create a platform for long-term growth for Verizon, our employees, and our shareholders.
• Representing Verizon in national policy forums, business coalitions, community partnerships, and other internal forums.
• Collaborating with team members to maximize Verizon's policy advocacy across the federal government.What we're looking for---You'll need to have:
  • Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
  • Experience working at or interacting with government regulatory agencies.
  • Experience articulating complex policy issues to diverse audiences.
  • Established network of professional relationships with specific line of sight into key Executive Branch agencies and right-of-center stakeholder communities.Even better if you have one or more of the following:
    • Advanced degree.
    • Experience interacting with third-party stakeholders, think tanks, or policy-oriented academics.
    • Experience in the telecom and technology industry or relevant trade association.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.Where you'll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum of eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out page to learn more.Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $121,000.00 and $225,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
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