VP Financial Opportunity Government Relations
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Develop and execute an enterprise-wide strategy, in partnership with the Office of Financial Opportunity, for building partnerships and developing engagement opportunities in the financial opportunity space to drive positive policy outcomes for Navy Federal and its members. Serve as key credit union leader for financial opportunity engagement with internal and external parties. Foster and maintain effective relationships that support financial opportunity goals, promote member financial opportunity, and advance policymaker and industry awareness of those efforts. Support business unit activities and senior leadership through information sharing, coordination of activities, and recommendations on strategic opportunities in financial opportunity partnerships and affairs.Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024Computerworld Best Places to Work in ITForbes 2024 America's Best Large EmployersForbes 2023 The Best Employers for New GradsFortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024Military Times 2023 Best for Vets EmployersNewsweek Most Loved Workplaces Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career HiringYello and WayUp Top 100 Internship ProgramsFrom Fortune. 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/DisabilityHybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position.Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, orrelated field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experienceSignificant experience and skills in financial opportunity, diversity, equity, minority communityengagement, access to credit, nonprofit organizations in the space, or related areasAdvanced experience in public policy, advocacy, Congress, Executive Branch, nonprofitorganizations, and trade associationsAdvanced knowledge of financial services industry issues, especially those related to financial equityand opportunityDemonstrated experience building partnerships with organizations or third parties to achievecollaborative resultsDemonstrated experience in exercising sound, independent judgment in determining appropriateaction to implement advocacy strategies for favorable outcomesSignificant experience in developing, supporting, and defending policy positions delivered topolicymakers and senior members of their staffProven ability to effectively communicate complex topics to audiences with varying levels ofknowledge and experienceSignificant experience in managing multiple ongoing initiatives and meeting changing priorities toaccomplish organizational objectivesDesired QualificationsWorking knowledge of Navy Federal's objectives, functions, and policiesWorking relationships with Democratic members of Congress and their senior staff, and influencerson financial opportunity and equity issuesFamiliarity with the U.S. Armed Forces and an understanding of the unique financial issues faced byservicemembers and their familiesAdvanced knowledge of laws, regulations, and other policies issues affecting credit unions and otherfinancial industry issues, along with an understanding of the key players and policy drivers Experience serving as a senior staff for a Member of Congress, Congressional Committee, or senorlevel executive branch staff or government relations staff for a financial institution or industry tradegroupHours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocation: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 Develop and execute strategy for financial opportunity partnerships and government relationsregarding financial opportunityDevelop policy proposals and positions for both internal and external stakeholders regarding financialopportunity initiativesAssist in the development of public policy proposals and positions for both internal and externalstakeholders in support of the organization's mission and objectivesDevelop and implement advocacy strategies to support, advance, and highlight Navy Federal financialopportunity efforts and goalsAssess and analyze federal and state laws, regulations, and other public policies related to theoperation of credit unions and advancing member financial opportunitiesServe as a Navy Federal representative with external groups, industry trade organizations,government agencies, and other third parties, to represent the organization's interests on publicpolicy and financial opportunity issuesAssist in the preparation of advocacy correspondence and outreach to government agencies,Congress, nonprofit organizations, and industry trade associations to support financial opportunitypositions and proposals Assist senior leadership in external engagement involving financial opportunity related legislative orregulatory actions, and other relevant policy issuesPrepare and provide oral and written briefs for President and executive management on financialopportunity engagement strategyPrepare position papers, correspondence, speeches, Congressional testimony, and other preparationdocumentsMonitor, research, and analyze public policy issues including federal and state laws, regulations, staffcommentaries, court decisions, legal opinions, trade association guidance, and other resources tomake recommendations to leadership on the best course of actionAdvise senior management on requirements of applicable laws and regulations and emerging policydevelopmentsPerform other duties as assigned. Full timePosting Date: 2024-08-05