Vice President, Public Policy
$239k - $383kMastercard
Vice President, Public Policy
Title and Summary
Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy, US
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: SVP, Government Affairs & Policy, US
Mastercard’s Government Affairs & Policy (GAP) team works to shape the policy environment in ways that mitigate risk, unlock growth, and promote innovation. We engage with policymakers, trade associations, and third-party voices to advocate for smart legislation, advance our brand, and support the company’s business objectives. We are seeking a Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy to advance advocacy with federal policymakers. This is a role looking for dynamic leader who can bring together policy, communications, stakeholder engagement, and direct advocacy to advance Mastercard’s priorities with Democrats. The ideal candidate will be experienced in building and executing strategies, thrive in fast paced environments, organized in handling multiple priorities, and deeply collaborative. The Role
• Design and implement comprehensive advocacy strategies focused on center-left policymakers that reflect significant policy and political trends. Advise company on navigating significant policy and political trends.
• Lead direct advocacy efforts with Congressional Democrats to advance Mastercard’s policy priorities and mitigate risks.
• Provide regular updates and strategic guidance to executives and senior management on relevant policy developments and opportunities.
• Oversee relationships/memberships with trade associations, coalitions, industry organizations, and third-party entities to further Mastercard’s advocacy strategy and policy priorities.
• Work proactively across the GAP function and with relevant business teams, ensuring cohesive approach to engagement on policy. All About You
• Significant experience in government affairs and policy, government, or a corporate environment. Private sector experience preferred.
• Strong political acumen and a thorough understanding of the decision-making processes of the federal government.
• Experienced leader with a strong foundation for developing and executing against a strategy
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to distill complex topics in a clear and persuasive style.
• Deep relationships with policymakers.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to operate in fast-paced environments.
Skills/Abilities: • Ability to successfully work with partners and deliver results within cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of proactively developing and implementing effective legislative strategies and a passion for advocacy.
• Flexible and resourceful problem solver who can quickly adapt to evolving priorities or unexpected challenges in a fast paced environment.
• Self-starter who helps drive collaboration and a team mindset.
• Strong writing and communication skills to an executive audience.
• Organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Passionate to learn and improve, be innovative, creative, and driven to succeed.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact View email address on decentrajobs.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
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