Manager, Public Policy and Government Affairs

Company: Adobe
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Manager, Public Policy and Government Affairs page is loadedManager, Public Policy and Government AffairsApply locations Washington D.C. time type Full time posted on Posted 28 Days Ago job requisition id R153852Our 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 create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!The OpportunityThe Adobe Public Policy and Government Relations team is looking for an innovative and well-connected federal government relations professional to work and develop in a dynamic and exciting environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent communications and writing ability, high energy level, and have a curiosity about the constantly evolving technology policy and modernizing government through IT advancements. If you enjoy being a part of a team constantly working to push the edges of creativity and innovation, come join us! The position reports to the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy in Adobe's Washington, DC office.What You'll Do

• As a member of the US Federal Government Relations team, you will advocate for Adobe products and policy with a specific focus on the executive branch.
• Have awareness of and work closely with the wider Adobe government relations team to include legislative affairs, policy and global counterparts.
• Collaborate with key leaders in the US Government to establish partnerships improving Adobe's brand recognition and perspectives.
• Focus on technology policy, including AI, IT modernization and content authenticity as well as creative rights and consumer protection.
• Support the development of important business objectives through internal planning and external implementation.
• Work closely with the Adobe public sector sales team to further our US Government relationships through product knowledge and awareness.
• Engage at government-industry events and trade association meetings on behalf of Adobe; strategically build out your portfolio of partnerships and engagements in the advancement of Adobe's policy priorities.What You'll Need
  • 5-8+ years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with US Federal government processes, structures, and functions.
  • Awareness of key technology policy pertinent to Adobe, and willingness to learn policy areas that may be unfamiliar to you.
  • Understanding of the core concepts around AI that impact Adobe and an awareness of the consumer protection policy space.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - both written and oral.
  • Ability to develop strong points of view based on research and information gathering and the confidence to express and debate those views with colleagues and partners.
  • Project management skills, from conception to execution, with strong adherence to prioritization, leadership and consensus building.
  • Ability to be resourceful and decisive during times of ambiguity, and flexibility to work independently and in structured team environments.
  • Self-starter with the conviction to push ahead and the humbleness to ask for help.
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback and ability to realign and act on that feedback.
  • While not required, experience in the executive branch, either the White House or a federal agency is a plus.
  • While not a requirement, knowledge of the budgetary process is a plus.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 $87,800 -- $165,200 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:Fair Chance OrdinancesAdobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.Colorado:Application Window NoticeIf 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 NoticeIt 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.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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.Similar Jobs (1)Manager, Public Policylocations Washington D.C. time type Full time posted on Posted 23 Days Ago
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