Government Relations Director

TransUnion • Washington, DC

3d • $168,750 - $281,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Relations team is responsible for advancing TransUnion’s public policy strategy and protecting the company’s interests across federal legislative and regulatory environments. The team partners closely with senior business leaders, Legal, Compliance, and Communications to shape policy outcomes that impact the consumer data, financial services, and privacy landscape. This role reports into the Vice President, U.S. Government Relations. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. This role exists to lead and define TransUnion’s federal government relations strategy, strengthen our presence and proactively shape policy outcomes that directly impact the business across consumer data, privacy, and financial services.

Requirements

• 10+ years of public policy, government relations, or policy development experience – required to effectively navigate legislative processes, influence stakeholders, and drive outcomes in a complex federal environment.
• Experience in consumer data, data privacy, or financial services policy – critical to understanding the regulatory and legislative landscape directly impacting TransUnion’s core business.
• Experience working within or alongside federal legislative or regulatory bodies (or in-house lobbying) – ensures credibility and effectiveness in engaging policymakers and understanding policy development dynamics.
• Strong relationships with House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee offices – enables immediate impact and accelerates advocacy efforts without a long ramp-up period.
• Experience working with policymakers and staff – ensures balanced, bipartisan engagement aligned with current political dynamics and business priorities.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, external partners, or government relations resources in a strategic capacity.
• Policy tracking and analysis tools (e.g., FiscalNote, Quorum) – used to monitor legislative and regulatory activity and support timely, informed decision-making.
• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) – required for developing high-quality briefing materials, policy summaries, and executive communications.
• Regulatory and legislative research platforms – necessary for analyzing policy developments and preparing advocacy strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and key federal agencies to advance TransUnion’s policy priorities and strengthen external influence.
• Accountable for advancing TransUnion’s federal policy agenda and aligning advocacy outcomes with enterprise risk and growth objectives.
• Own the monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of federal legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business; translating policy changes into clear risks, opportunities, and action plans.
• Partner with internal business leaders to define policy positions and advocate for outcomes that support enterprise strategy, serving as a trusted advisor on policy risk and opportunity.
• Lead federal advocacy strategy, shaping legislative and regulatory outcomes by developing and executing targeted government relations strategies, including direct advocacy and coalition engagement.
• Represent TransUnion as a key external leader in trade associations, industry coalitions, and public forums to advance company positions and reinforce industry leadership.
• Develop and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, and industry partners, to increase TransUnion’s visibility and credibility.
• Provide leadership and oversight to external consultants, lobbyists, and cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment to enterprise advocacy strategy and high-impact execution.
• Provide ongoing education and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on the potential impact of emerging policy and regulatory developments.
• Identify and lead enterprise-level, innovative solutions to complex public policy challenges and opportunities.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for TransUnion PAC efforts, including event participation and guiding solicitation activities in compliance with FEC regulations.

Benefits

• Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental plan options
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans.
• Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Travel accident coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility planning coverage
• Caregiver support
• Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match
• Complimentary Care@Work membership
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Financial wellness resources
• Career coaching
• Optional long‑term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Charitable gift matching
• Paid volunteer time off
• Corporate volunteer events
• 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs
• Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed