TASC

Senior Specialist, Government Affairs & Policy

TASC

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Purchase • Montana, New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Oracle

About the role

  • Support the Heads of U.S., Canada, and LAC Government Affairs and work with GAP’s Director of Global Operations in developing and executing the annual budget strategy
  • Monitor and analyze budget utilization through data-driven processes and advanced Excel reporting
  • Develop and maintain forecasting and tracking tools to streamline financial planning, enhance reporting accuracy, and provide regular progress updates to leadership
  • Collaborate cross-functionally Finance, Transaction Services, and Compliance teams to resolve discrepancies, ensure data accuracy, and leverage Microsoft Teams and related collaboration tools to manage workstreams, documentation, and regional coordination
  • Develop subject matter expertise on supplier engagement and compliance, ensuring adherence to Mastercard’s internal policies and external regulations
  • Manage the full supplier and contract lifecycle—from onboarding and due diligence through contract execution, invoice payments, and renewal process
  • Maintain centralized tracking systems for supplier documentation, contract expirations, and compliance reports to ensure audit readiness, forecast accuracy, and timely reporting to leadership
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Supplier Management, Third Party Risk, Compliance, and external vendors to complete due diligence, enhance efficiency, and drive continuous process improvements that strengthen transparency and operational performance

Requirements

  • Experience in budgeting, procurement, vendor management, or financial operations (experience in a large, global organization preferred)
  • Proficiency with enterprise systems such as Oracle, Coupa, and SharePoint
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, dashboards, data visualization)
  • Strong command of Microsoft Teams and related collaboration tools (Planner, OneNote, SharePoint) to manage workflows, documentation, and stakeholder communication
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and present data effectively
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
budgetingprocurementvendor managementfinancial operationsdata analysisforecastingreportingcompliancecontract managementcontinuous process improvement
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementcollaborationattention to detailcommitment to accuracycommitment to compliancecommitment to continuous improvement