Government Relations Director

USAA

7d•$143,320 - $273,000•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a Government Relations Director to advance its legislative and public policy priorities. The role monitors and analyzes proposed legislation affecting USAA's operations and membership, represents USAA on legislative and public policy matters, participates in industry organizations, develops political and legislative strategies, engages legislators and other stakeholders, and may testify on legislation important to USAA. The Director also provides timely legislative updates and serves as a resource and liaison to regional legislative officers and their teams. The position is based at the Reserve Officers Association at One Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC. The flexible work arrangement requires working in the office four days per week. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or four years of relevant education and/or experience.
Eight years of experience in government relations or law.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex and technical points related to political strategy.
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 landscapes and issues.
Experience advocating on behalf of an organization or issue.
Subject matter expertise in Microsoft Office and applicable web tools.

Nice To Haves

Significant expertise in federal tax policy, with recent experience serving on Capitol Hill or within a federal regulatory agency.
Current or recent experience on a government relations team, preferably in financial services or a consulting firm, focused on tax policy and related legislative or regulatory matters.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
US military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

Analyze proposed legislation to identify issues relevant to USAA early and coordinate strategies to achieve USAA's legislative objectives.
Work with company and trade association representatives to ensure appropriate discussion and analysis and coordinated action.
Create legislative advocacy strategies and manage the implementation of lobbying strategy.
Direct information resources related to active legislation.
Respond internally to questions on legislative issues affecting the company and interact with senior management on matters requiring coordination across and within the company.
Monitor the political environment and use newspapers, websites, professional contacts, and trade associations to identify issues, political figures, and races that might affect USAA's operations.
Interpret and explain complex legislative enactments.
Advise management on prudent political strategy and potential reactions.
Maintain knowledge of USAA's operations and the financial services industry.
Stay informed about financial services industry issues and connect them to current or emerging legislative opportunities.
Maintain relationships inside and outside USAA to facilitate information gathering and dissemination.
Represent USAA before federal and/or state legislatures and regulatory agencies, where appropriate.
Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.