Director of Federal Government Affairs

Company: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Director of Federal Government AffairsApplyLocations: Washington, DCTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted YesterdayJob Requisition ID: R84203Are you passionate about influencing positive change at scale?Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your strategic thinking can drive impactful policy decisions?About the RoleYou will play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with government entities. Your purpose is to strategically engage and influence policymakers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and advocating for favorable policies, specifically around financial services and government solutions. You will analyze legislative developments and provide insights to support informed decision-making.Responsibilities

• Assessing proposed federal legislation and regulations to identify potential business risks and opportunities particularly in the financial services industry.
• Advocating and serving as a thought leader on federal legislative and regulatory proposals of interest to the company.
• Working with Congress, regulatory agencies, as well as trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance the company's public policy objectives.
• Serving as a strategic partner to company leadership to identify potential business opportunities and provide public policy input to help businesses earn new federal government contracts.Requirements
  • Educational background in business, government, political science or law
  • Experience working with Congress and the Executive Branch, including federal regulators, especially on financial services, data privacy and data security topics
  • An exceptional understanding of congressional and regulatory processes and effective engagement strategies.
  • A network with Members of Congress, Hill staff, Executive Branch officials, including federal regulators responsible for financial services and data privacy issues.
  • Experience working in a federal government affairs role at a global company, large complex organization, or trade association.
  • An effective communicator with excellent verbal, written, and listening skills.
  • A track record of success in coalition and trade association building and collaboration and experience directing consultants.
  • Highly collaborative with experience working effectively in multinational and matrixed organizations.Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working for youWe know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
    • Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
    • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
    • Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
    • Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
    • Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
    • Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
    • Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choiceAbout the BusinessRELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors.RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about -60bn ($80bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and NYSE.The salary range provided in this posting is the base salary range for Washington DC: $150,300.00 - $279,100.00RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK, or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
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