Principal, Government Relations

OCC • Washington, DC

2d • $122,000 - $180,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

OCC is seeking an experienced and strategic government relations professional to join its Washington, DC office as Principal, Government Relations. This is a senior-level role that leads all aspects of OCC's Congressional advocacy and Political Action Committee (PAC) administration. The Principal serves as the primary day-to-day contact for Capitol Hill offices and acts as the deputy to the Executive Director, Government Relations, assuming full leadership responsibilities in the Executive Director's absence. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned Congressional staffer or financial services lobbyist ready to step into a high-visibility corporate government affairs role at the center of U.S. securities market policy.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or Congressional affairs — candidates with direct Congressional office experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Extensive knowledge of Congressional operations, legislative processes, and experience engaging with Congressional offices and committees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex policy issues into clear briefings and executive-level communications.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Finance, Economics, Communications, or Business (or related field).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Workday.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the securities industry, financial services sector, or corporate communications.
• Familiarity with the Quorum PAC administration platform.
• Experience with Quorum or similar PAC/legislative tracking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Congressional Advocacy & Legislative Affairs Serve as OCC's lead advocate with Members of Congress and their staff on legislative and regulatory matters affecting OCC and the U.S. options industry.
• Represent OCC and the U.S. Securities Markets Coalition at Congressional events, fundraisers, hearings, and industry functions.
• Develop and execute strategic advocacy meeting plans with Members of Congress and senior Congressional staff on behalf of OCC and the Coalition.
• Monitor, track, and analyze complex federal legislation and regulatory developments; prepare timely briefings, background memos, and escalation reports for senior OCC leadership.
• Manage the Government Relations Department's outreach strategy, including proactive engagement with Congressional offices and responses to incoming inquiries from Congress, regulatory bodies, and other government organizations.
• Report on hearings, markups, and oversight activities of Congressional committees with jurisdiction over securities, derivatives, and tax policy, as well as relevant actions by the SEC, CFTC, and industry organizations.
• Partner with the Executive Director to manage all aspects of the U.S. Securities Markets Coalition, including strategic planning, member coordination, and regulator engagement.
• Prepare agendas, materials, and talking points for Coalition meetings and serve as the primary operational lead for Coalition activities.
• Supervise all functions of the OCC Political Action Committee (PAC), including database management, receipts, disbursements, solicitation strategies, and PAC Board meetings.
• Lead PAC solicitation campaigns and employee communications; present PAC updates to internal OCC departments.
• Oversee the OCC Charitable Match Program administration.
• Ensure full federal compliance, including all filings required under the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act.
• Lead planning and execution of OCC PAC events in Washington, DC, Chicago, and Dallas, including the annual OCC PAC Washington Summer Visit.

Benefits

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.
• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

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