Sr. Specialist, Government Affairs & Policy, Americas Operations

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Sr. Specialist, Government Affairs & Policy, Americas Operations

The Sr. Specialist, Americas Operations for the Government Affairs & Policy (GAP) team will play a critical role in managing financial operations, supplier relationships, and contract life cycles across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Caribbean regions. This position supports strategic decision‑making and ensures operational efficiency across all aspects of budget management, supplier engagement, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and adept at managing multiple processes simultaneously. They should have strong experience with budgeting and supplier management, as well as a proactive mindset focused on process improvement and collaboration.

Budget Management & Reporting:

• 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, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate priorities while maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling monthly reports to optimize performance.
• Monitor and analyze budget utilization through data‑driven processes and advanced Excel reporting—delivering monthly and quarterly updates on spend, forecasts, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain forecasting and tracking tools to streamline financial planning, enhance reporting accuracy, and provide regular progress updates to leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Transaction Services, and Compliance teams to resolve discrepancies, ensure data accuracy, and leverage Microsoft Teams and related collaboration tools (Planner, One Note, SharePoint) to manage work streams, documentation, and regional coordination.

Supplier & Contract Management:

• Develop subject matter expertise on supplier engagement and compliance, ensuring adherence to Mastercard’s internal policies and external regulations, including requirements for 501(c)(3) contributions and government engagement documentation.
• Manage the full supplier and contract lifecycle—from onboarding and due diligence through contract execution, invoice payments, and renewal process—using Oracle and other internal systems to create requisitions, purchase orders, and related procurement documentation.
• 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.

• 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, One Note, 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.

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 reasonable and identify the type of accommodation or assistance…