Head of Government Affairs

About Credit Acceptance

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company with local and national workplace recognition in multiple categories! Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members who share a drive to succeed as professionals and together as a company. A great product, amazing people, and our stable financial history have made us one of the largest used car finance companies nationally.

Our Support teams work with multiple departments in a dynamic environment that promotes flexibility and autonomy, while offering the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals. We work to comply with our company standards, exceed customer expectations, and drive our Great Place to Work culture. Through the consistent delivery of quality services and understanding the needs of our business, we develop innovative improvements as we strive toward our company’s Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals!

Director of Government Affairs

Credit Acceptance is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Government Affairs to lead our legislative engagement efforts at the state and federal level. This critical role will shape and advance legislation impacting the Company’s operations, commercial interests, and the auto finance industry. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Director of Government Affairs will develop and execute strategies to align Credit Acceptance’s business priorities with broader policy objectives, fostering impactful relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and key stakeholders.

Outcomes and Activities

Legislative Strategy & Engagement

Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership to shape and drive the Company’s federal and state legislative agenda, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Develop the strategic direction for outreach, issue management, and third-party engagement, including building lobbying strategies and tactical plans and anticipating policy shifts.

Engage state and federal lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to advance Credit Acceptance’s interests.

Monitor, analyze, and assess legislative and regulatory developments, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Establish and maintain a sophisticated network of relationships on Capitol Hill and with attorneys general, state government officials, and regulatory bodies to advance business priorities.

Representation & Advocacy

Serve as a respected and credible representative of Credit Acceptance in key industry forums, coalitions, and advocacy organizations.

Facilitate collaboration between the Company and local governments on projects, initiatives, and partnerships.

Manage crisis communications and reputation management in the context of government relations in partnership with the Marketing team.

Political Action Committee (PAC) Management

Establish and manage a Political Action Committee (PAC), including building the program, designing and executing its strategy, and overseeing fundraising, compliance, and reporting.

Hire and manage external consultants as needed to support PAC objectives.

Oversee PAC operations, including fundraising activities, records management, and filing quarterly, mid-year, and end-of-year Contribution and Lobbying Disclosure Reports.

Represent Credit Acceptance at political fundraisers and related events.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

Synthesize complex external dynamics into clear, actionable insights for the Company’s leadership.

Regularly communicate legislative updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership while collaborating with internal teams to ensure alignment.

Knowledge and Skills

Deep understanding of the current political environment, policy-making processes at the state and/or federal level (particularly the legislative process), and the role of attorneys general.

Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex legislative issues into actionable business strategies.

Strategic and commercially focused mindset with a proven ability to synthesize external dynamics into clear insights.

Experience leading through change, making impactful decisions, and driving team and organizational success.

Ability to embrace challenges, push for impactful change, and align performance with strategic priorities.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in public relations and government affairs management

Fully remote position, but must be located in or near Washington, DC

Preferred

Juris Doctor degree

Demonstrated record of success lobbying the U.S. federal government

Compensation

Targeted Compensation: $210,000 – $250,000 base salary + an annual bonus plan

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Benefits

Excellent benefits package that includes:

401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to Work

Our Company Values

To be successful in this role, Team Members need to be:

Positive by maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions

Respectful by collaborating and actively listening

Insightful by cultivating innovation, accumulating business and role-specific knowledge, demonstrating self-awareness, and making quality decisions

Direct by effectively communicating and conveying courage

Earnest by taking accountability, applying feedback, and effectively planning and priority setting

Expectations

Remain compliant with our policies, processes, and legal guidelines

All other duties as assigned

Attendance as required by department

Advice!

We understand that your career search may look different than others. Our hiring team wants to make sure that this would be a fit not just for us, but for you long term. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

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Additional Information

Required degrees must have been earned at institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

Credit Acceptance is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all. As part of our Culture of Compliance, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value our culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of the person’s age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, criminal history, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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