U.S. Public Policy and Procurement Lead

What You Can Expect

In this role, you will develop and lead Zoom’s government relations strategy that supports Zoom sales engagements at the Department of Defense and across the federal government. You will also advocate for Zoom’s tech policy priorities on Capitol Hill and with the Executive Branch.

About the Team

The Global Public Policy and Government Relations team is Zoom’s voice to governments around the world. We protect Zoom’s ability to influence public policies and represent the company before policymakers. We prepare Zoom for political and regulatory developments by providing analysis and developing policy strategies. We promote Zoom’s business by enhancing its freedom to operate and providing political “air cover.”

Responsibilities

• Educating Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and other policymakers about how the Zoom platform supports key national security and government agency missions.
• Working with the Zoom Public Sector Sales, Product, Compliance, and other internal teams to align the priorities of the business with policy developments related to national security and IT modernization.
• Lobbying on public policy matters impacting Zoom, including AI, privacy, trade, cybersecurity, and other Zoom policy priorities.
• Developing a broad and deep network of relationships with policymakers, thought leaders, and other policy professionals that enhance Zoom’s reputation as a constructive and thoughtful player in the development of public policy.
• Assisting in identifying legislative and other policy trends and developing strategies and policy language to further Zoom’s interests.
• Driving Zoom’s thought leadership initiatives and partnerships in Washington, DC, including with think tanks, trade associations, policy organizations, and NGOs focused on issues of relevance to Zoom.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with/for key congressional committees overseeing national security matters.
• Understanding of Congress and the legislative process, and of federal agencies with oversight of policies impacting Zoom and the technology industry.
• Experience working with government officials, private sector leaders, and other public policy professionals in Washington, DC.
• Track record of consistently productive collaboration with diverse colleagues in a high-speed, technically advanced work environment.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills coupled with integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential matters.

Salary Range or On Target Earnings

• Minimum: $97,600.00
• Maximum: $225,700.00

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed, Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration base salary, bonus, and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications and experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations.

Application Deadline

At Zoom, we offer a window of at least five days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

Anticipated Position Close Date: 12/18/24

Ways of Working

Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role—Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person—is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits

As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click “Learn” for more information.

About Us

Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.

We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to deliver impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Our Commitment

We believe that the unique contributions of all Zoomies drive our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Zoom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

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