Senior Manager, U.S. Federal Affairs & Policy

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco match

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a government affairs professional to join a global team for a Senior Manager of U.S. Federal Affairs based in Washington, DC.

You will manage Cisco's engagement with Democrats in Congress and advise executives on policy priorities affecting the technology sector. The role requires at least seven years in federal service or related fields, experience staffing senior officials, strong political judgment, and the ability to build coalitions with industry groups and trade

Qualifications

• Experience staffing and briefing senior government officials and/or executives.
• Demonstrated interest and experience handling congressional relations and advocacy.
• Strong political judgment and experience in managing complex political situations.
• Familiarity with public policy issues impacting the technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Building strong political relationships with key members of the Senate and House and their staffs.
• Developing and advocating for public policies that advance ICT adoption and enable Cisco's mission.
• Providing direct support and counsel to Cisco executives in meetings with key government officials.
• Collaborating across Cisco and externally with companies and industries to advance key public policy goals.
• Managing Cisco's activities at trade associations and industry coalitions related to public policy issues.
• Supporting Cisco's political activities, including Cisco's employee-sponsored political action committee.

Skills

Congressional relations

Advocacy

Policy analysis

Political judgment

Staffing senior officials

Tech policy familiarity

Education

Business/Economics/Law/International Affairs/Public Policy

Job description

Cisco is seeking a government affairs professional to join a global team for a Senior Manager of U.S. Federal Affairs based in Washington, DC.

You will manage Cisco's engagement with Democrats in Congress and advise executives on policy priorities affecting the technology sector. The role requires at least seven years in federal service or related fields, experience staffing senior officials, strong political judgment, and the ability to build coalitions with industry groups and trade