The Opportunity

Adobe is seeking a leader to join our Public Policy Team and lead Adobe’s cybersecurity and fraud public policy engagement. The position will be based in Washington, DC, and will report to the Vice President Public Policy. They will partner closely with Adobe’s Chief Security Officer, as well as Adobe’s Vice President for Fraud.

What you'll Do

• Advance Adobe’s global cyber policy objectives in key markets around the world.

• Develop and implement strategic public policy outreach initiatives and advocacy campaigns to engage with key partners and government officials.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with government officials and influencers to promote Adobe’s interests.

• Keep informed of cyber-related policy developments and trends; coordinate with key collaborators to assess impact and provide updates.

• Proactively identify cyber-related policy opportunities and risks, work to mitigate emerging policy risks, and capitalize on opportunities.

• Develop messaging and content to support advocacy engagements and policymaking meetings.

• Collaborate internally across business functions and program manage cybersecurity policy projects, working with cross-functional team members.

• Participate in meetings with internal cybersecurity specialists, both within Cyber Legal, Cybersecurity, and Fraud teams, to understand the technical abilities and needs of our organization, and assess appropriate policy responses.

• Coordinate globally and regionally on policy developments, risks, and engagements.

• Working with technical teams, identify data and cyber information sharing opportunities, and craft new programs for sharing and teamwork that helps harden the cyber-defenses of the entire industry.

• Engage with industry partners, governments, and other team members to build coalitions and strategic public-private partnerships that support our cyber policy goals.

What you need to succeed

• 10+ years of extensive knowledge of the technical aspects of cybersecurity practices and the ability to translate those practices into policy positions.

• A distinguished track record of success.

• Ability to work with leaders in other subject areas to agree on appropriate and effective points of view on the hardest cybersecurity challenges.

• Political competence with an understanding of the political, legislative, and decision-making processes of governments.

• Familiarity with current political, legal, regulatory and market trends impacting cybersecurity policy

• Achievement in developing and advancing cybersecurity policy.

• Experience working with elected officials, community leaders, industry associations, consumer advocacy groups, national and international security professionals and corporate executives.

• Tact and judgment; strong negotiating skills; effective communicator; ability to engage diverse collaborators.

• Strong analytical approach to problem solving, ability to develop solutions to problems, able to deliver on time and work efficiently in high pressure.

• Ability to travel as needed globally.

• Professional level written and spoken English communication and interpersonal talents as a foundation for developing and maintaining strong internal relationships at all levels, cross-functionally, and across business units and geographies.

• A respected and trusted voice in public policy with success in developing and implementing effective policy advocacy strategies.

• Proven track record leading strategic relationships to advocate and influence public policy priorities.

• Deep experience collaborating with engineering groups.

• Suitable qualifications include bachelor’s degrees in public relations, communication, political sciences, public affairs, law, business, economics, engineering, business, or similar.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. 

Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range:

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

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Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

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If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.