Who we are...

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities, working with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. And we are a leading provider of connected systems, processing nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50 individual tolling authorities.

Position Overview

The Vice President Government Relations develops, directs, executes and manages Verra Mobility’s relationships with key interest and support groups at the federal, state and local levels, including state legislators, governors, other internal and external executives, and industry associations and regulatory agencies on behalf of the Company. The individual is responsible for managing external lobbyist activities, political contributions and budgets to align with the strategic objectives of the business, and works directly with members of the government relations team, executives, and other senior leaders of the Company to develop political and regulatory strategies to advance the goals and objectives of the Company. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Government Relations department with overall management of the government affairs activities of the Company, including development, communication and execution of legislative priorities and strategies. 
• Advise upon the selection of and management of outside lobbyists and consultants to ensure objectives are met on time, on budget and with the appropriate level of quality and fastidiousness.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate how potential changes in the legislative, regulatory, policy, and political environments (both near and long term) could affect day-to-day operational business activities and long-term strategy.
• Operate at a high level of transparency and deliver on key performance indicators.
• Identify and provide appropriate influence in the development of legislation and policies.
• Partner with internal legal department on various matters including interpretation of existing and potential laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the Company is compliant with all federal and state registration and lobbying disclosure laws and associated interactions with elected government officials.
• Develop a deep understanding of Verra Mobility’s business lines and the impact of legislation on the business to identify strategic opportunities and risks, and execute accordingly. 
• Monitor federal, state, and city legislative activity by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation, enforcing adherence to strategic state political and regulatory requirements and advising business groups within the Company and executive management on necessary actions.
• Serve as an expert on government/legislative matters within the Company.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. Other advanced degrees are a plus.
• Significant level of interpersonal and communication skills, and able to lead, communicate and persuade others, and interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• An energetic, very hands-on, self-motivated and self-managed person with a high degree of honesty, integrity and judgment.
• Extremely good judgment and integrity; ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters.
• A minimum of 8 years of government, legislative affairs, and/or campaign experience with advancing levels of responsibilities and duties.
• Experience interacting with lobbyists and legislators is required.
• Management experience is a plus.
• A thorough knowledge of public policy, political campaigns, public affairs and community outreach, as well extensive knowledge and experience in Government Relations, the legislative and regulatory process at the state and local levels.
• Ability to develop and implement successful political strategies in the development and execution of Verra Mobility’s legislative agenda or programs in a complex political environment.
• Ability to establish and work towards the bigger picture while still grasping the details.
• Strong PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Outstanding English, writing, presentation, and public speaking and communication skills, including at the executive level.
• Travel up to 75 percent of the time during legislative sessions, up to 50 percent when legislatures are not in session.