Director, Federal Government Relations

Director, Federal Government Relations

The Director, Federal Government Relations will monitor congressional and federal agencies for issues that impact the company on a range of policy issues for the company. This individual will educate and lobby members of Congress, their staff and Administration officials to ensure the company's voice is heard in the policymaking process as well as coordinate and direct the efforts of our trade associations on assigned policy areas of focus. This role will also communicate with business units to ensure they are informed of government and policy actions that could impact the company. The Director will also be responsible for effectively supporting and utilizing the company Political Action Committee.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key elected and government officials as well as industry trade associations and other partners with similar issues. Advance Capital One's interests through advocacy and strategy at the federal levels.
• Monitor legislative and administrative activities in key issue areas. Interact with government officials on public policy issues to achieve the best possible result.
• Work with trade groups or other cross-functional groups on industry issues. Educate and influence the legislative and regulatory process as necessary to effectuate a positive result.
• Advance and support the role of the Global Policy & Affairs Group (GPAG) and the importance of public policy issues with Capital One's associate base including presentations, panels and written communications.
• Provide operational support as needed for the Political Action Committee (PAC) while also providing strategic guidance on the deployment of PAC resources to maximize advocacy impact.
• Work with Capital One lines of business and the broader External Affairs organization to educate and advance Capital One’s business objectives.
• Support associate engagement and education activities.
• Be a part of the team’s oversight and compliance functions with federal laws in monitoring newly enacted legislation and participating in the related internal processes.
• Attend events, forums, conferences in support of policy goals.
• Travel up to 20% of the time. Approximately 4-6 days a month on average
  
  

The person will:

• Possess knowledge of key policy areas and key figures in Washington, exhibiting broad understanding of Washington, leading trends and changes in advocacy, and political and regulatory landscapes
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes
• Demonstrate organizational agility to adapt to changing demands
• Display strong consulting and collaboration skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a high-performing team
• Strong experience in policy development, relationship building, and political communications and messaging
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and political process
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 8 years of experience in public policy work at the federal level working for an elected official, government agency, trade association, company or a combination including experience in lobbying, political campaigns, press or fundraising.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Law Degree
• 10 years of experience in public policy work at either the state or federal level; the experience can be working for an elected official, government agency, trade association, company or a combination, including experience in lobbying, political campaigns, press or fundraising
  
  

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Government Relations

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).