Manager, Federal Government Relations (Legislative Branch)

Adobe Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. is seeking a federal government relations professional in Washington, DC to drive policy engagements with Congress and the executive branch.

You will advocate for technology policy, AI governance, and federal IT modernization while coordinating with Adobe's public affairs and sales teams. The role demands strong writing, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex tech concepts for policy audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent.
• Experience with federal government relations is preferred.
• Experience with technology policy and AI policy is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly for policy audiences.
• Willingness to register as a Federal Lobbyist is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Adobe leadership and U.S. congressional offices (House & Senate).
• Advocate for technology policy solutions across the U.S. Legislative Branch (AI, creators' rights, consumer protection).
• Collaborate with the federal executive branch team to advance policy objectives.
• Coordinate with the public sector sales team to support federal agency aims and budgets.
• Attend hearings and events; report back to the business with insights and recommendations.
• Build and manage advocacy efforts with Congress, trade associations, consultants, and peers.
• Advocate for federal procurement and digital government policies that improve services.

Skills

Policy experience

AI policy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Public affairs communications

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences. We're passionate about empowering people to craft beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

Our goal is to recruit top talent, and we are committed to building outstanding employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can arise from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

The Opportunity

The Adobe Government Relations and Public Affairs team seeks an innovative and well-connected federal government relations professional. The role offers a dynamic and enjoyable work environment. If you enjoy helping others achieve their goals, building an extensive network of relationships inside the U.S. legislative branch, advocating for a cause, and building consensus with other like-minded organizations, this position may be for you. A successful candidate will have knowledge of technology policy, federal appropriations, and federal agency IT budgeting and modernization processes. This role requires excellent communication and writing ability, high energy, and a curiosity about the constantly evolving technology policy, artificial intelligence, and the government IT modernization space.

The position reports to the Director of U.S. Federal Government Relations (U.S. Legislative Branch) in Adobe's Washington, DC office.

What you'll Do

• Serve as a key liaison between Adobe business leadership and U.S. congressional offices (House & Senate), driving impactful policy and business engagements.
• Advocate for innovative technology policy solutions across the U.S. Legislative Branch in areas such as artificial intelligence, creators' rights, consumer protection, and federal IT modernization.
• Partner with US federal executive branch government relations team to assist in developing and advancing government relations advocacy objectives and public policy priorities.
• Coordinate with the U.S. public sector sales team to promote essential US federal agency business aims. Aid in advancing federal budget and appropriations initiatives. Assist in coordinating and managing all components of the Public Sector Advisory Board.
• Attend congressional hearings, government-industry events, and trade association meetings and report back to the business;
• Build and manage advocacy efforts through active engagement with Congress, trade associations, consultants, and industry peers.
• Assist in advocating for federal procurement and digital government policies that improve the customer experience and the digital service delivery provided by government.

What you need to succeed

• 5 -10 years of proven experience.
• Experience working with or within the U.S. executive and legislative branches of government.
• Experience with technology and artificial intelligence policy and the federal appropriations process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - both written and oral.
• Proficient in using artificial intelligence tools and MS PowerPoint to develop presentations and strategy documents for public affairs. Skilled at employing MS Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat to manage team tasks and write policy papers.
• Interest in evangelizing responsible AI, content authenticity, and federal digital government policy issues.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and creatively.
• Strong program and project management skills to leverage in managing the advisory board for the government sector business.
• Strong self-starter who is a phenomenal teammate and excels developing and completing their own work plan.
• Ability to take complicated technical concepts and translate in a compelling and succinct manner on paper and in-person.
• Knowledge of federal government agencies' structure and functions.
• Must be willing to register as a Federal Lobbyist.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Passionate about government service and the role of government in society.
• Strong desire for success

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.

If you're looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, cultural background or country of origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We're on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.

Let's Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:

Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $88,600 - $173,050 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

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Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado:

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If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.