Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Description
As a Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, you will drive the company’s policy objectives by cultivating strong relationships with policymakers, agencies, and trade associations at both the Federal and State level. You will oversee strategy development aligned with the company’s mission and goals, provide strategic insights for leadership, and lead a comprehensive government affairs program.

You will be responsible for coalition building across the industry, managing government affairs consultants and budgets, ensuring effective internal and external messaging, representing the company at events, and participating in lobbying activities as defined by the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007. This leader also grows the business function by developing leaders and team members to be successful strategic ambassadors who propel company initiatives.

About the role
Design and lead an effective government affairs program that advances the company’s strategic direction and objectives

Work closely with business partners to develop and refine effective and persuasive messaging related to government affairs activities both internally and externally

Drive and manage the strategies that the team establishes to develop, maintain, and improve relationships with policymakers, relevant agencies, regulators, lawmakers, trade associations, and/or other stakeholders to advance the company’s policy priorities

Manage the development and implementation of strategies that support the organization’s mission, values and business priorities

Identify solutions and analyze perspectives to inform leadership’s decision-making, the company’s strategic direction, and overall messaging

Build coalitions across the industry and other areas related to business priorities

Manage government affairs consultants as well as political and public affairs budgets

Mentor and develop leaders and team members to be effective advocates who advance the company’s priorities

Represent the company in various events, as appropriate

Participate in “lobbying activities” as defined under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

Drive cross-functional alignment by influencing decision-making across the organization

Proactively assess potential risks and implement plans to ensure business success

Identify roadblocks preventing success of strategic themes or objectives and work with appropriate stakeholders to find resolutions

About you
Minimum Qualifications
12 years of experience in public policy, government, government affairs, or a related field

10 years of experience in the financial services industry

5 years of experience in government with a legislature or regulatory body or other demonstrable experience with relevance to government and other stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, law, or a related field

Ability to travel as needed

Expert communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor written and oral communications to specific audiences, while ensuring stakeholder cooperation, coordination of projects, and management of partnerships

Extensive knowledge of the federal and state government institutions and agencies and their processes and functions

Deep knowledge and network within the housing, banking, and financial services policy landscape

Advanced strategic planning ability, considering short- and long-term implications of initiatives

Project management experience

Experience working with industry trade associations

Proven expertise in developing strategic solutions and managing critical challenges in complex political environments

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, law, or a related field or a Juris Doctor degree (JD)

What you’ll get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us
Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [email protected].

Compensation Information (Select Locations)
Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York City, New Jersey, Jersey City, California, D.C and Washington Candidates only: the compensation for this position is $216,000.00-$457,500.00. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid-time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

Los Angeles County and San Francisco Candidates only: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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