Director, Federal Government Relations

Director Government Relations

The Director Government Relations will monitor congressional and federal agencies for issues that impact the company on a range of policy issues for the company. This individual will educate and lobby members of Congress their staff and Administration officials to ensure the companys voice is heard in the policymaking process as well as coordinate and direct the efforts of our trade associations on assigned policy areas of focus. This role will also communicate with business units to ensure they are informed of government and policy actions that could impact the company. The Director will also be responsible for effectively supporting and utilizing the company Political Action Committee.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop/maintain relationships with key elected and government officials as well as industry trade associations and other partners with similar issues. Advance Capital Ones interests through advocacy and strategy at the federal levels.

• Monitor legislative and administrative activities in key issue areas. Interact with government officials on public policy issues to achieve the best possible result.

• Work with trade groups or other crossfunctional groups on industry issues. Educate and influence the legislative and regulatory process as necessary to effectuate a positive result.

• Advance and support the role of the Government and Policy Affairs Group and the importance of public policy issues with Capital Ones associate base including presentations panels and written communications.

• Work with Capital One lines of business and the broader External Affairs organization to educate and advance Capital Ones business objectives.

• Support associate engagement and education activities.

• Be a part of the teams oversight and compliance functions with federal laws in monitoring newly enacted legislation and participating in the related internal processes.

• Attend events/forums/conferences in support of policy goals. Travel up to 20% of the time. Approximately 46 days a month on average

The person will:

• Possess knowledge of key policy areas and key figures in Washington DC exhibiting broad understanding of Washington leading trends and changes in advocacy and political and regulatory landscapes

• Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage inform and influence outcomes

• Demonstrate organizational agility to adapt to changing demands

• Display strong consulting and collaboration skills

• Have excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a highperforming team

• Strong experience in policy development relationship building and political communications and messaging

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and political process

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• At least 8 years of experience in public policy work at the federal level working for an elected official government agency trade association company or a combination including experience in lobbying political campaigns press or fundraising.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or Law Degree

• 10 years of experience in public policy work at either the state or federal level; the experience can be working for an elected official government agency trade association company or a combination including experience in lobbying political campaigns press or fundraising

At this time Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum fulltime annual salaries for this role are listed below by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for parttime roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidates offer letter.

Capital One offers a comprehensive competitive and inclusive set of health financial and other benefits that support your total wellbeing. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or parttime status exempt or nonexempt status and management level.

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