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Senior Director – Federal Government Relations

Senior Director – Federal Government Relations
Organization: Verizon
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 07/19/2024

### When You Join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we power and empower how people live, work and play – and you can too.

### What You’ll Be Doing…

– Develop and maintain positive relationships with and advocate before Members of Congress and their staffs with responsibility for representing Verizon before Democratic members of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
– Coordinate Democratic outreach to advance Verizon’s priority issues.
– Execute strategies for advancing complex policy frameworks 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.
– Serve as a strategist for Democratic political outreach, including coordinating PAC giving to Democratic candidates.
– Represent Verizon in national political forums, business coalitions, community partnerships, and other internal forums.

### What We’re Looking For…

– Bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degree (preferred).
– 10+ years of relevant experience.
– Established network of professional relationships with specific line of sight into Congressional Democratic politics in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
– Lobbying experience in the telecom and technology industry or relevant trade association (preferred).
– Working knowledge of Commerce, Armed Services, and Appropriations Committees.
– Experience working with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
– Professionally sophisticated problem solver with the ability to understand conflicting dynamics and collaborate on mutually beneficial solutions.
– Strong and demonstrated leadership skills.
– Excellent communications skill, both verbal and written.
– Excellent planning and organizational skills.
– Strong advocacy/negotiation skills.

### Where You’ll Be Working

In 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 Hours

40

### Equal Employment Opportunity

We’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 our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

### Our Benefits

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.

### Compensation

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 $195,000.00 and $363,000.00 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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