Government Relations Director
Washington DC, WA - USA
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Team Overview
The Government Relations team is responsible for advancing TransUnions public policy strategy and protecting the companys interests across federal legislative and regulatory environments.The team partners closely with senior business leaders Legal Compliance and Communications to shape policy outcomes that impact the consumer data financial services and privacy landscape.
This role reports into the Vice President U.S. Government Relations. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
This role exists to lead and define TransUnions federal government relations strategy strengthen our presence and proactively shape policy outcomes that directly impact the business across consumer data privacy and financial services.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with Members of Congress staff and key federal agencies to advance TransUnions policy priorities and strengthen external influence.
- Accountable for advancing TransUnions federal policy agenda and aligning advocacy outcomes with enterprise risk and growth objectives.
- Own the monitoring analysis and interpretation of federal legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business; translating policy changes into clear risks opportunities and action plans.
- Partner with internal business leaders to define policy positions and advocate for outcomes that support enterprise strategy serving as a trusted advisor on policy risk and opportunity.
- Lead federal advocacy strategy shaping legislative and regulatory outcomes by developing and executing targeted government relations strategies including direct advocacy and coalition engagement.
- Represent TransUnion as a key external leader in trade associations industry coalitions and public forums to advance company positions and reinforce industry leadership.
- Develop and expand relationships with key stakeholders including policymakers regulators and industry partners to increase TransUnions visibility and credibility.
- Provide leadership and oversight to external consultants lobbyists and cross-functional partners ensuring alignment to enterprise advocacy strategy and high-impact execution.
- Provide ongoing education and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on the potential impact of emerging policy and regulatory developments.
- Identify and lead enterprise-level innovative solutions to complex public policy challenges and opportunities.
- Provide strategic oversight and direction for TransUnion PAC efforts including event participation and guiding solicitation activities in compliance with FEC regulations
Required Knowledge and Experiences
- 10 years of public policy government relations or policy development experience required to effectively navigate legislative processes influence stakeholders and drive outcomes in a complex federal environment.
- Experience in consumer data data privacy or financial services policy critical to understanding the regulatory and legislative landscape directly impacting TransUnions core business.
- Experience working within or alongside federal legislative or regulatory bodies (or in-house lobbying) ensures credibility and effectiveness in engaging policymakers and understanding policy development dynamics.
- Strong relationships with House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee offices enables immediate impact and accelerates advocacy efforts without a long ramp-up period.
- Experience working with policymakers and staff ensures balanced bipartisan engagement aligned with current political dynamics and business priorities.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives external partners or government relations resources in a strategic capacity
Required Technical Skills
- Policy tracking and analysis tools (e.g. FiscalNote Quorum) used to monitor legislative and regulatory activity and support timely informed decision-making.
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint Excel Word) required for developing high-quality briefing materials policy summaries and executive communications.
- Regulatory and legislative research platforms necessary for analyzing policy developments and preparing advocacy strategies.
Main Interfaces Externally:
- U.S. Congress
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Federal Trade Commission Federal Housing Finance Agency and other federal government entities
- Consumer Data Industry Association and other relevant trade associations
- Broad TU U.S. customer base
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.
For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.
For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical mental social and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnions Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting .
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnions Internal Job Title:
Director Government RelationsCompany:
TransUnion LLCRequired Experience:
Director
About Company
Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more