Apply on Employer Site

Rocket · 6 days ago

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$216K/yr - $458K/yr

12+ years exp

Rocket is a Detroit-based company that provides simple, fast, and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. As a Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, you will be responsible for driving the company’s policy objectives by building relationships with policymakers and overseeing a comprehensive government affairs program.

ConsumerConsumer LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingMortgagePersonal FinanceReal Estate

Responsibilities

Design and lead an effective government affairs program that advances the company's strategic direction and objectives

Work closely with business partners to develop and refine effective and persuasive messaging related to government affairs activities both internally and externally

Drive and manage the strategies that the team establishes to develop, maintain, and improve relationships with policymakers, relevant agencies, regulators, lawmakers, trade associations, and/or other stakeholders to advance the company's policy priorities

Manage the development and implementation of strategies that support the organization’s mission, values and business priorities

Identify solutions and analyze perspectives to inform leadership’s decision-making, the company's strategic direction, and overall messaging

Build coalitions across the industry and other areas related to business priorities

Manage government affairs consultants as well as political and public affairs budgets

Mentor and develop leaders and team members to be effective advocates who advance the company’s priorities

Represent the company in various events, as appropriate

Participate in 'lobbying activities' as defined under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

Drive cross-functional alignment by influencing decision-making across the organization

Proactively assess potential risks and implement plans to ensure business success

Identify roadblocks preventing success of strategic themes or objectives and work with appropriate stakeholders to find resolutions

Qualification

Public policy experienceGovernment affairs expertiseFinancial services knowledgeStrategic planningCoalition buildingExpert communicationProject managementLobbying activitiesStakeholder managementMentoring skills

Required

12 years of experience in public policy, government, government affairs, or a related field

10 years of experience in the financial services industry

5 years of experience in government with a legislature or regulatory body or other demonstrable experience with relevance to government and other stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, law, or a related field

Ability to travel as needed

Expert communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor written and oral communications to specific audiences, while ensuring stakeholder cooperation, coordination of projects, and management of partnerships

Extensive knowledge of the federal and state government institutions and agencies and their processes and functions

Deep knowledge and network within the housing, banking, and financial services policy landscape

Advanced strategic planning ability, considering short- and long-term implications of initiatives

Project management experience

Experience working with industry trade associations

Proven expertise in developing strategic solutions and managing critical challenges in complex political environments