Manager, Government Affairs and Policy

Our Purpose _Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, weu2019re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._ Title and Summary Manager, Government Affairs and Policy Overview: The Manager of Government Affairs and Policy (GAP) will support Mastercardu2019s strategic engagement on cybersecurity and emerging technology issues globally. This role will anchor the cyber policy portfolio across research, writing, executive support, and cross-functional alignmentu2014and will play a key role in shaping how Mastercard tracks and communicates trends at the intersection of cyber, tech, and geopolitics. This Washington, D.C.u2013based role sits within the Office of Government Engagement (OGE) and reports directly to the Government Engagement Head and Chief of Staff to the Chief Government Affairs and Policy Officer. Role: u2022 Draft briefers, talking points, backgrounders, op-eds, blog posts, and presentations to support cyber-related internal and external engagements. u2022 Prepare executive communications and meeting materials for advocacy efforts, policymaker briefings, and senior leadership updates. u2022 Conduct policy research and analysis on global cyber developments, risks, and regulatory trends relevant to Mastercardu2019s operations and strategy. u2022 Track cyber policy initiatives and legislative activity across key markets; provide timely updates and insights to internal stakeholders. u2022 Distill research findings into actionable insights and explore ways to communicate them visually or through other strategic formats. u2022 Maintain a curated content library on cybersecurity and emerging tech issues to support Mastercardu2019s global messaging efforts. u2022 Provide project management support for internal initiatives and external engagements involving government institutions, industry groups, and multilateral stakeholders. u2022 Coordinate logistics and briefing materials for external meetings, site visits, and major forums involving Mastercard executives and partners. u2022 Collaborate across Mastercard teams (e.g., GAP, Law, Communications, Technology) to ensure consistency and alignment of cyber policy messaging. u2022 Support Mastercardu2019s engagement with consultants, trade associations, think tanks, and third-party groups advancing digital and cyber policy agendas. All About You: u2022 4-8 Years of experience in cyber policy, tech policy, geopolitical risk, or adjacent fields in government, private sector, or think tanks. u2022 Exceptional writing and editorial judgment; ability to produce polished, concise, executive-ready content under tight deadlines. u2022 Strong research and synthesis skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into actionable insights. u2022 Demonstrated project coordination and stakeholder engagement experience. u2022 Understanding of the global policy landscape around cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and data governance. u2022 Interest in the intersection of geopolitics, cybersecurity, and the global digital economyu2014including how public policy shapes private sector operations and competitiveness. Business approved net new role 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 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 Mastercardu2019s 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 Mastercardu2019s guidelines. In line with Mastercardu2019s 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. Pay Ranges Washington, District of Columbia: $151,000 - $241,000 USD

Created: 2025-10-10