Job Description

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $40.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation’s capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description

The SVP Government Relations is responsible for developing and executing the Bank’s federal and state government relations strategy to support and advance the Bank’s mission, strategic objectives, and long-term institutional priorities. This role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on legislative and regulatory matters and plays a critical role in protecting the Bank’s interests and ensuring alignment with evolving public policy and regulatory environments.

The SVP builds and maintains strategic relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and key external stakeholders, and represents the Bank in legislative and regulatory matters. This role monitors legislative and regulatory developments, assesses potential impacts to the Bank, and leads advocacy efforts to support favorable policy outcomes.

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as the Bank’s senior leader responsible for government relations strategy execution and legislative advocacy.

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

Government Relations Strategy and Execution

• • • Develop and execute comprehensive federal and state government relations strategies aligned with the Bank’s business objectives and strategic priorities.
    • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the federal and state levels and assess their potential impact on the Bank and its stakeholders.
    • Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to executive leadership regarding legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments.
    • Support the advancement of the Bank’s legislative and regulatory priorities through effective advocacy and engagement.

External Representation and Stakeholder Engagement

• • • Serve as a key representative of the Bank in associations, industry councils, and external forums to support the Bank’s strategic interests.
    • Serve as an authorized representative of the Bank in legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters, communicating the Bank’s positions and advancing its advocacy priorities with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
    • Represent the Bank in interactions with members of Congress, congressional staff, federal and state regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
    • Serve as Treasurer of the Tenth District Farm Credit Council, fulfilling fiduciary and governance responsibilities, supporting financial oversight, and reporting activities, and ensuring alignment between Council initiatives and the Bank’s legislative and strategic priorities.
    • Establish and maintain strong, credible relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and advocacy organizations.
    • Coordinate and support executive engagement with federal and state policymakers, including congressional meetings, legislative visits, and advocacy events, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s legislative priorities and strategic objectives.

Advocacy and Policy Leadership

• • • Lead and coordinate advocacy initiatives that support the Bank’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
    • Lead Political Action Committee fundraising efforts and engagement strategies within the Bank’s regional and national advocacy framework, strengthening stakeholder participation and supporting the Bank’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
    • Maintain accountability for the Bank’s compliance with all federal and state lobbying disclosure, reporting, and political activity requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulatory standards, and internal governance policies.
    • Lead and coordinate grassroots advocacy efforts across the district, partnering with District Legislative Officers, field leadership, and key stakeholders to strengthen legislative engagement and support the Bank’s advocacy priorities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Advisory

• • • Partner with executive leadership, legal, compliance, and communications teams to ensure alignment on legislative and regulatory strategy.
    • Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance to senior leadership on public policy matters affecting the Bank.
    • Support enterprise risk management efforts by identifying legislative and regulatory risks and opportunities.
    • Contribute to strategic planning initiatives by providing insight into regulatory and legislative trends.

Vendor and Consultant Management

• • • Manage relationships with external lobbying firms, consultants, and advisors to support the Bank’s advocacy objectives.
    • Ensure external partners are aligned with the Bank’s strategic priorities and advocacy positions.
    • Monitor performance and effectiveness of external advocacy efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• • • Strong knowledge of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
    • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legislative and regulatory issues and translate them into actionable business recommendations.
    • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
    • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to effectively represent the Bank with external stakeholders.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
    • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Travel Requirements:
Regular travel is required, including travel to Washington, D.C., and other locations to support legislative and regulatory engagement.

What You Bring to the Team

It’s an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:

• • • Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, public administration, communications, business, or a related field required.
    • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive professional experience in government relations, public policy, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, or related experience. Significant leadership experience within the Farm Credit System, including roles involving legislative engagement, advocacy, external affairs, or institutional representation, will be considered fully qualifying experience for this requirement.
    • Demonstrated experience working with federal and state legislative and regulatory bodies.
    • Proven ability to develop and execute advocacy strategies and influence policy outcomes.
    • Experience advising senior leadership on legislative and regulatory matters preferred.
    • Experience working with trade associations, policymakers, and regulatory agencies required.

Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• • • Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
    • 401(k) plan that includes immediate vesting of a generous employer match and additional employer contribution.
    • Long-term disability and life insurance.
    • Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
    • Fertility benefit and parental leave plan.
    • Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events.
    • Ongoing professional-development opportunities.
    • Generous tuition-reimbursement program.
    • Physical fitness incentive plan.
    • Employer matching gifts program.

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can’t personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

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