Government Relations Program Manager

Organization: H&R Block
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 06/24/2025

Job Description

Our Company

We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

What you’ll do…

The Government Relations Program Manager will help to develop and execute comprehensive and integrated strategies for achieving H&R Block’s legislative and regulatory objectives, ensuring alignment with company priorities. The successful candidate will be charged with building and reinforcing trusted relationships with Congress, the Administration, and key stakeholders to support and enhance the company’s public profile. The Program Manager will align engagements and deliverables with the strategic and tactical goals of the government relations team and the company.

The Government Relations Manager, located at our Washington, D.C. office, is an integral part of a Government Relations team who will coordinate with internal stakeholders to both assess governmental risks and opportunities and help to determine the company’s position on key policy issues. The team is comprised of members covering federal, state, and local advocacy, policy, and community relations.

Day to day, you’ll…

Strategic planning and implementation – Working with the GR team to help develop strategic plans to support the company’s long- and short-term goals. Implement, monitor, and adapt the plan as needed including clear goals and other metrics.
Policy / Legislative / Regulatory analysis – Stay abreast of current trends and information to anticipate opportunities and risks that emerge. Evaluate pending legislation, policy, and regulations; determine impact to Company and the tax preparation industry and help develop the organization’s response.
Brief business partners on legislative matters and provide guidance/recommendations.
Foster and build positive relationships with strategically important government officials, staff, opinion leaders, third-parties, and other external stakeholders.
Influence public policy, monitor government initiatives, and advocate for specific public policies to advance the company’s objectives.
Represent the company at government forums (official and political) and industry group meetings.
Contribute to/direct preparation of policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and thought leadership documents.
Ensure alignment and coordination with State Government strategy.
Forge relationships with industry associations, academics, community leaders, and other stakeholders to add value, stay current, and advance the company’s interests.
Work with the communications team to develop proactive messaging to shape policy issues that matter to policymakers.
Develop and participate in Congressional district events and visits to headquarters by elected officials.
Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the team…

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.

Work Experience:

5-7 years of government relations or political experience.
Strong influencing skills and proven ability to manage politically sensitive policy issues.
Strong planning, organization, and decision-making capabilities; must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve conflicts and solve problems and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
Demonstrated decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Detail-oriented and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Effective written, presentation, and persuasion skills.
Ability to communicate with all levels of internal associates, external vendors, and business partners.

It would be even better if you also had…

Tax or financial services background.
Advanced or master’s degree.

Why work for us

Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.

Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed.

Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.

Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.