Government Relations Director

USAA • Woodbridge Township, NJ

2d • Remote

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity We are currently seeking a talented Government Relations Director at USAA working remotely within an assigned region. As a dedicated Government Relations Director, you will identify and analyze proposed legislation that could impact USAA's operations. Acts as USAA's representative in legislative and public policy matters and in industry organizations concerned with legislation and public policy. In this role, you will play a key role in developing political strategy. Will lobby legislators and may testify on bills of special interest to USAA and its membership. Maintains information resources and reports on status of legislation to USAA CoF (company of function). You will serve as a consulting liaison for regional legislative officers and their staff. This position will offer flexibility to work remotely from one of the states assigned to this region including New York New Jersey, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week. Travel requirement: A frequent amount of travel is typically involved in this role and can vary based on current legislative and regulatory advocacy priorities. An applicant should plan for 50% of the job duties to include travel requirements. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of experience in government relations or law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complicated and technical points related to political strategy clearly.
• Experience working with Federal and/or State Legislatures and Regulatory Agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislative processes and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local political landscape and issues.
• Experience advocating on behalf of an organization or issue.
• Subject matter expert in Microsoft office and applicable web tools.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut state legislative and regulatory structures.
• Law Degree or master's degree
• Significant experience in government affairs within the financial services industry, trade associations, or government entities in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
• Previous public or private sector employment working with state government entities.
• Experience in establishing strategic partnerships and alliances to support advocacy goals
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes proposed legislation for early identification of issues relevant to USAA and coordinates strategies to achieve USAA's legislative objectives.
• Works with other company and trade association's representatives to ensure appropriate discussion and analysis are considered and the requisite coordinated action is driven.
• Creates strategy for legislative advocacy and leads implementation of lobbying strategy.
• Directs information resources in relation to active legislation.
• Responds internally to questions on a variety of legislative issues that affect the company and frequently interacts with senior management on matters requiring inter and intracompany coordination.
• Understands the political environment and applies newspapers, websites, professional contacts and trade associations to identify key issues, political figures and races that might affect USAA's operations.
• Provides interpretation and explanation of the more complex legislative enactments.
• Advises management on prudent political strategy and the potential reaction.
• Maintains knowledge of USAA's current operations and the financial services industry.
• Stays abreast of issues in the financial services industry and actively seeks to link those issues to ongoing or emerging legislative opportunities.
• Maintains relationships both within and outside USAA to facilitate information gathering and dissemination.
• Represents USAA before Federal and/or State Legislatures and Regulatory Agencies, where appropriate.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.
• These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
• Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
• For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees