Senior Manager, Government Affairs

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Qualcomm’s Government Affairs team is looking for an experienced automotive and transportation policy professional to support key global policy initiatives related to software-defined vehicles, ADAS and ADS, electric vehicles, and connected vehicle technologies.

As a Senior Manager, Government Affairs, you will help manage strategic policy engagement with government officials, trade associations, and industry policy peers in support of Qualcomm’s automotive and transportation policy and business objectives. The role also requires working closely with cross-functional teams to provide strategic guidance on the impact of U.S. and global policies on Qualcomm’s product, technology, and business roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and influence automotive legislative, regulatory, and policy proposals and provide strategic counsel internally on potential impact to the technology and business roadmap.
• Represent Qualcomm’s interests and positions in industry associations, think tanks, and industry partnerships while driving specific strategic objectives.
• Serve as a liaison to Qualcomm’s Automotive Business Unit, helping coordinate inter-department projects and efforts.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key government stakeholders; attend advocacy meetings, hearings, and events.
• Track and prepare briefing materials on new laws, regulations, and policy proposals of interest to the Auto BU.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, legal, standards, and marketing, to ensure internal alignment and execution on key policy priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Government Affairs, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Engineering, Legal, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Government Affairs, Communications, Industry Associations, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on automotive/transportation technology policies in or with government and a strong understanding of auto industry dynamics, supply chains, and trends.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience with key automotive policy issues, including:
  • Automotive safety regulations
  • ADAS and automated driving
  • Privacy and cybersecurity
  • Telematics and data access
  • EVs and EV incentives
  • Spectrum and V2X technology
  • New and emerging service models
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and global automotive regulatory landscapes and an established network of government contacts.
• Strong political, technical, and analytical skills, with an understanding of the interplay between technology, geopolitics, and domestic regulatory and economic policies.
• Demonstrated experience in building trusting relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

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Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$158,400.00 – $237,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad minimum-to-maximum pay range for this job code for the location where it has been posted. However, salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.

We also offer:

• A competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus)
• A highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play

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