Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 06/30/2026
## At U.S. Bank, We’re on a Journey to Do Our Best
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best—helping the customers and businesses we serve make better and smarter financial decisions, and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential.
A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever‑growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills, and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
## Job Description
U.S. Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Public Policy Manager to join our growth‑oriented government relations team. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s engagement on strategic financial services policy priorities.
The Public Policy Manager will establish relationships with key regulators and staff, administration officials, trade association experts, and other relevant leaders. This position requires proactive identification of and response to policy matters at the federal level. You will engage with professionals internally and communicate directly with business lines on key issues relating to U.S. Bank’s interests.
As a member of our government affairs team, the Public Policy Manager will play a critical role in shaping policies, advocating for the bank, and advancing our organization’s strategic objectives at the federal level. The candidate will have experience and interest in financial services matters.
The Public Policy Manager will represent U.S. Bank on trade association and other public policy association boards and committees, and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders. As a trusted advisor to U.S. Bank leadership, you will prepare them to engage on public policy issues on the company’s behalf. You will foster and develop U.S. Bank leadership in trade associations while appropriately updating senior management on developments through regular updates, reports, and presentations. Additionally, you will help fulfill our strategic engagement strategy.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
## Benefits
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That’s why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security, and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
– Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
– Basic term and optional term life insurance
– Short‑term and long‑term disability
– Pregnancy disability and parental leave
– 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
– Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
– Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
– Adoption assistance
– Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
## Equal Opportunity Employer
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
## E‑Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E‑Verify program is an Internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E‑Verify program.
## Salary Range
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role.
In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
**Pay Range:** $148,495.00 – $174,700.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with, the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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