Policy and Governance Specialist

Lafayette Federal Credit Union • Rockville, MD

1d • $63,981 - $79,976 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lafayette Federal Credit Union is seeking a Policy and Governance Specialist to help build and administer a practical policy program. The role drafts and maintains policies and related governance documentation, translates complex requirements into clear guidance, and uses AI-assisted research and drafting workflows with careful review and source verification. The specialist coordinates stakeholders and approval cycles, facilitates meetings, tracks deliverables, and maintains policy repositories, records, version control, and review schedules. The position partners with business leaders, compliance partners, subject matter experts, and others, handling sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion. It is hybrid and limited to residents of DC, Maryland, or Virginia who live within a reasonable commuting distance of headquarters and can meet onsite or hybrid requirements. The annual salary range is $63,980.80–$79,976.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least three years of professional experience in policy, governance, compliance, legal, risk management, internal audit, regulatory change, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated technical writing and document development experience.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong proficiency with technology platforms and digital collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with AI-powered research, drafting, and productivity platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
• Clear writing and research skills, sound judgment, and follow-through.
• Ability to build productive relationships, use diplomacy and tact, and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia within a reasonable commuting distance of headquarters and be able to meet onsite or hybrid work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and maintain policies, standards, procedures, and related governance documentation.
• Align policy content with organizational standards, templates, and governance requirements.
• Translate regulatory, compliance, and business requirements into clear, actionable policy language.
• Use AI research, drafting, and content-generation platforms and established prompt sequences and workflows to support policy creation and revision.
• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Verify policy content against authoritative sources, regulations, and primary reference materials, and ensure requirements are traceable to supporting documentation.
• Conduct quality reviews to maintain the accuracy and integrity of policy content.
• Facilitate policy reviews with business leaders, compliance partners, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Drive policy approval processes and timely completion of review cycles; resolve feedback and coordinate updates across stakeholder groups.
• Organize, schedule, and facilitate policy review meetings and working sessions; document decisions, action items, and approval outcomes.
• Track progress and maintain visibility of policy initiatives and deliverables.
• Support governance activities throughout the policy lifecycle.
• Maintain policy repositories, records, version control, and approval documentation.
• Monitor policy review schedules and ongoing compliance with governance requirements.
• Complete applicable annual mandated training accurately and on time, including training in areas such as BSA, AML, OFAC, cybersecurity, diversity and anti-harassment, and fair lending.
• Gather stakeholder input, coordinate reviews, solicit cooperation, and handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Employer-paid 99.9% health insurance premium for single and family coverage under the HMO plan.
• Fully funded deductible under the HMO plan.
• 401(k) employer matching contribution.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off, holiday leave, and birthday leave.
• Educational assistance and continuing education opportunities.
• Commuter benefits program.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture and opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level