Government Relations Director

# Team Overview

The **Government Relations** team is responsible for advancing TransUnion’s public policy strategy and protecting the company’s 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 TransUnion’s federal government relations strategy, strengthen our presence, and proactively shape policy outcomes that directly impact the business across consumer data, privacy, and financial services.

– **Strategic relationships** — Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and key federal agencies to advance TransUnion’s policy priorities and strengthen external influence.
– **Advance federal policy agenda** — Align advocacy outcomes with enterprise risk and growth objectives.
– **Monitor and analyze legislation** — Own the monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of federal legislative and regulatory developments; translate policy changes into risks, opportunities, and action plans.
– **Internal partnership** — Partner with business leaders to define policy positions and advocate for outcomes that support enterprise strategy.
– **Lead federal advocacy strategy** — Develop and execute targeted government relations strategies, including direct advocacy and coalition engagement.
– **External representation** — Represent TransUnion in trade associations, industry coalitions, and public forums to advance company positions.
– **Stakeholder engagement** — Develop and expand relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry partners to increase visibility and credibility.
– **Oversight of consultants and partners** — Provide leadership to external consultants, lobbyists, and cross-functional partners.
– **Internal education** — Provide ongoing guidance to internal stakeholders on emerging policy and regulatory developments.
– **Enterprise-level solutions** — Identify and lead innovative solutions to complex public policy challenges.
– **PAC oversight** — Provide strategic direction for TransUnion PAC efforts, including event participation and solicitation activities in compliance with FEC regulations.

# Required Knowledge and Experiences

– 10+ years of public policy, government relations, or policy development experience.
– Experience in consumer data, data privacy, or financial services policy.
– Experience working within or alongside federal legislative or regulatory bodies (or in-house lobbying).
– Strong relationships with House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee offices.
– Experience working with policymakers and staff.
– Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, external partners, or government relations resources.

# Required Technical Skills

– Policy tracking and analysis tools (e.g., FiscalNote, Quorum).
– Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
– Regulatory and legislative research platforms.

# Main Interfaces Externally

– U.S. Congress
– Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and other federal entities
– Consumer Data Industry Association and other relevant trade associations
– Broad TU U.S. customer base

# Benefits That Support Every Part of Your Life

**For Your Health:**
Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental options. HSA and FSA accounts available.

**For Your Protection:**
Company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D, disability coverage, legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.

**For Your Family:**
Adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, Dependent Care FSA (with possible employer match), Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.

**For Your Future:**
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance.

**For You:**
Tuition reimbursement, flexible time off (exempt) or PTO (nonexempt), 12 paid holidays, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and volunteer time off.

**For Your Wellness:**
24/7 support including therapy, coaching, emotional well‑being programs, guided meditation, and holistic wellness resources.

# Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity

TransUnion is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. The company takes affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Components of the Affirmative Action Program are available upon request at [email protected].

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and California Fair Chance regulations.

Adherence to company policies, sound judgment, safety, respectful communication, and safeguarding confidential and proprietary information are essential expectations.

# Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is **$168,750.00 – $281,250 annually**.
Actual compensation depends on education, experience, skills, location, and market considerations.
Eligible roles may participate in annual bonus plans, long‑term incentives, and other compensation programs.

# TransUnion Overview

At TransUnion, we are committed to creating a positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good. We empower associates to grow, innovate, and contribute to a better future for communities and customers.

We prioritize work/life flexibility and provide resources that support professional and personal success.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good — you’ll work with great people, pioneering products, and cutting‑edge technology.

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