Government Affairs Manager
$160k - $180k+ Incentive bonus plan + Employee stock purchase plan
Mid
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA+1 moreMore locations: Virginia, USA
In PersonOccasional domestic travel may be required.
Growth & Marketing
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree.
- At least 3 years of government experience.
- A strong understanding of the legislative process and relevant committee jurisdictions.
- Ability to advocate effectively and impartially for the company's policy positions, irrespective of personal beliefs or persuasions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute federal advocacy strategies in support of the company's legislative and policy priorities.
- Maintain established relationships and build new connections with Senators, Members of Congress, and senior House and Senate committee staff.
- Proactively arrange and participate in meetings with congressional offices to educate policymakers on the company's technologies, business interests, and policy positions.
- Engage regularly with Members and staff of the Senate and House Commerce and Judiciary Committees on issues of importance to the company.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments related to telecommunications, data privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drones, and other issues.
- Prepare meeting readouts and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in trade association calls to stay current on policy developments and coordinate advocacy strategies.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required.
Desired Qualifications
- Current or former employment with a Member of Congress who serves or served on a House or Senate Commerce or Judiciary Committee.
- Established working relationships with key members and staff in both the House and Senate, with the ability to schedule meetings independently.
- Experience working on issues relevant to the company, including technology policy, telecommunications, data privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and drone-related policy.
About the company
Motorola Solutions builds communications and security technology for emergency services, governments and businesses, connecting field teams with control rooms. Its APX radios keep responders in contact, while command center software combines calls, dispatch and incident records. Cameras, access controls and video analytics help organizations monitor buildings and investigate events, alongside body cameras that record work in the field. The company sells devices and network equipment, licenses software, and earns recurring fees from cloud subscriptions, maintenance and managed services. Founded in 1928, Motorola Solutions is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1928
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Orders support future work: Motorola reported $15.6 billion in backlog in August 2026, up 11% from a year earlier.
- Service teams inherit scale: Motorola reports four million managed users across critical communications, command centers and video security.
- Nonstudents have an engineering route: Motorola's Krakow R&D internships require at least 24 weekly hours and typically last 15 months.
What critics are saying
- Airwave's pricing power is capped: Britain's competition watchdog limits what Motorola charges emergency services.
- Job security faces reorganization: Motorola reported 830 employee separations during 2025 in its February 2026 annual filing.
- Contract revenue has escape clauses: Motorola warns multi-year government agreements face partial funding and cancellation on short notice.
What makes Motorola Solutions unique
- Airwave anchors national reach: Motorola operates Britain's dedicated emergency radio network, serving over 300 public safety organizations.
- Silvus adds drone connectivity: its mesh radios link moving autonomous systems without fixed communications infrastructure.
- Fire radios face severe testing: APX NEXT XN withstands direct flame and 500°F heat during safety certification.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options