Mastercard · 2 months ago
Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy, US
Washington, District of Columbia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$239K/yr - $383K/yrMastercard is a global payments technology company that empowers economies and individuals worldwide. They are seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy to lead federal advocacy efforts and engage with policymakers to advance the company's priorities.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
Responsibilities
Design and implement comprehensive federal advocacy strategies that reflect significant policy and political trends
Advise company on navigating these trends and engagement
Lead direct advocacy efforts with Congress and the Administration 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
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in government affairs and policy, government, or a corporate environment
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 across Congress and the Administration
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to operate in fast paced environments
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
Preferred
Private sector experience preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-25IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
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