Director of State Government Affairs

Job Overview

The Experian North America Government Affairs team is Washington D.C.-based, with a focus on state and federal lobbying activity. This includes engaging in legislative advocacy on behalf of Experian’s diverse business interests. Experian participates in both state and Washington, DC-based trade associations and coalitions, and maintains an active PAC that engages in bi-partisan political giving.

We are looking for a self-starter who brings strong collaboration skills and knowledge of state legislative and regulatory policy to our core Government Affairs team. You will be Washington, D.C.-based and will report to the SVP, Government Affairs.

What You Will Do

• Monitor legislative and regulatory proposals at the state level that would affect Experian’s core credit bureau, commercial credit, marketing services, automotive, health, and consumer services businesses.
• Lead legislative and regulatory engagement with state policymakers, working directly with state-based consultants and lobbyists, main trade associations, outside legal engagements, and other resources.
• Help direct Experian’s PAC activities at the state level.
• Provide expert analysis that enables the Government Affairs and Legal team to keep Experian’s employees informed about state public policy and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with the communications department to publish internal legislative and regulatory reports, including messages regarding legislation, public policy, and regulatory actions.
• Communicate enacted statutes and regulations to Experian’s legal department for compliance purposes.

Qualifications

• Must live in the Washington D.C. area as this is a hybrid in-office job.
• Available to travel for work once a month.
• 5+ years of experience working on state or federal legislative or regulatory policy, at a state or federal financial regulatory agency, or with a policy-oriented organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field.
• Experience working on privacy, financial services, and technology issues.
• Experience working with diverse personality types and across party lines.
• Skill in extracting important takeaways from legislation.

Please submit applications using this link: https://smrtr.io/nTT5m