Government Affairs Assistant

Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Administration Group, Administration Group > Administrative Support

General Summary:

The Qualcomm Government Affairs Assistant provides critical administrative and operational support to the Government Affairs team in Washington, DC. This role helps ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office by coordinating logistics, managing communications, and supporting policy and stakeholder engagement efforts. Someone who has worked with Government officials and has knowledge of the world of Washington DC, while also possessing traditional admin duties.

They will provide complex and advanced administrative assistance to the VP of Federal & Congressional Affairs and team, and occasionally SVP and C-suite executives. Applies advanced knowledge of industry standards in various administrative areas, including policies, guidelines, and procedures. Leverages advanced proficiency in various types of software including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and shared file services (SharePoint, MS Teams, OneDrive, etc.) to provide effective and efficient support. Exercises professional and ethical judgement as work is generally of a critical or confidential nature. Assignments may be of a diverse scope and related to various functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate complex domestic and international travel
  • Prepare expense reports, spreadsheets, and briefing materials
  • Maintain organized systems and expertly completes various office tasks (iProc, vendor support, internal collaboration tools, etc)
  • Manage front desk operations, including greeting visitors, coordinating guest access, and supporting day‑to‑day office flow.
• Government Affairs Coordination
  • Support team that tracks legislative activity, hearings, and key policy developments
  • Assist in preparing background materials, memos, and summaries on policy issues
  • Support planning and logistics for meetings with government officials, stakeholders, and partners
• Communications & Outreach
  • Draft and proofread correspondence, including emails, invitations, and follow-ups
  • Monitor relevant news and policy updates; distribute summaries to the team
  • Help coordinate events, roundtables, and briefings
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Maintain and update contact databases and distribution lists
  • Support relationship management with policymakers, industry groups, and other stakeholders
• Office Operations
  • Ensure smooth office operations, including supply management and vendor coordination
  • Assist with special projects and team initiatives as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience.

OR
Associate's degree and 6+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience.

• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• DC experience in a government or government-related role preferred
• 5+ years of administrative experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interest in public policy, government, or advocacy
• Familiarity with legislative processes or government institutions

Work Environment

• This role typically operates in a professional office environment and will require occasional attendance at events, briefings, or meetings on or off-site.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$36.15 - $54.23

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

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