Government Relations Program Manager

TITLE: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER

STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

JOB CODE: 11682

PAY RANGE : $98,600.00 - $120,000.00 ANNUALLY

General Description

The Government Relations Program Manager plays a crucial role in monitoring and shaping the regulatory and legislative environment in which the Credit Union operates. By developing and executing strategies to engage government officials, policymakers, and civic and community organizations; proactively monitoring and planning for regulatory and legislative impacts and implementing relevant changes as necessary; and proactively communicating government affairs priorities with Credit Union leaders, the Government Relations Program manager will drive positive change and enhance the Credit Union's reputation to benefit our members.

Tasks, Duties, Functions

Advocacy - Engage with government officials, policymakers, and legislators to advocate for the Credit Union and our members, including drafting position papers, developing and delivering presentations, and participating in industry coalitions.

Relationship Building - Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders through networking, attending virtual and in-person events, and maintaining regular communications with stakeholder contacts.

Compliance and Ethics - In close partnership with Credit Union leadership and the legal and compliance teams, ensure that all advocacy efforts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Strategic Planning - Develop long-term strategies and short-term action plans to achieve government relations objectives, aligning them with overall strategic goals.

Communication and Education – Serve as a liaison between the Credit Union and industry stakeholders, conveying the organization's positions, priorities, and concerns through briefings, testimony, or educational materials.

Policy Monitoring and Analysis – In close partnership with Credit Union compliance team, track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the Credit Union’s interests and operations, regularly reporting their potential impact to relevant internal stakeholders.

Monitoring and Reporting - Regularly assess the effectiveness of government relations activities, tracking key metrics, and reporting to senior management or relevant stakeholders.

Execution – Lead enterprise efforts to implement regulatory changes and legal compliance, working across the Credit Union to inform, educate, collaborate on execution.

Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to Credit Union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.

Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS:

• Advanced oral and written communication skills required to represent Golden 1 at community events and before key industry stakeholders.
• Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment
  
  

Organizational Contacts & Relationships

• INTERNAL: All levels of staff.
• EXTERNAL: 3rd party vendors, government officials and staff, other Credit Union representatives.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, English, Political Science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum eight years of prior government affairs, political, communications, or public relations experience. Agency experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of the Credit Union and with external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of best practices and current techniques related to Government Relations/Public Relations/Community Relations. Knowledge of principles and practices of Government Relations/Public Relations/Community Relations planning and implementation.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Excel.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Preferred residence within the Sacramento region for optimal interaction with Capitol and legislative stakeholders.
• Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required.
• Corrected vision within the normal range.
• Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.
• Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

None

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. HE OR SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR THAT ARE WITHIN HIS / HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY AS WELL AS HIS / HER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES.

REV. 5/28/2024

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