Senior Vice President, Government Affairs (Washington) Job at Rocket Companies, Washington DC

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  • Rocket Companies
  • Washington DC

Job Description

As a Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, you will drive the companys policy objectives by cultivating strong relationships with policymakers, agencies, and trade associations at both the Federal and State level. You will oversee strategy development aligned with the companys mission and goals, provide strategic insights for leadership, and lead a comprehensive government affairs program. You will be responsible for coalition building across the industry, managing government affairs consultants and budgets, ensuring effective internal and external messaging, representing the company at events, and participating in lobbying activities as defined by the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007. This leader also grows the business function by developing leaders and team members to be successful strategic ambassadors who propel company initiatives.

About the role

  • Design and lead an effective government affairs program that advances the company's strategic direction and objectives
  • Work closely with business partners to develop and refine effective and persuasive messaging related to government affairs activities both internally and externally
  • Drive and manage the strategies that the team establishes to develop, maintain, and improve relationships with policymakers, relevant agencies, regulators, lawmakers, trade associations, and/or other stakeholders to advance the company's policy priorities
  • Manage the development and implementation of strategies that support the organizations mission, values and business priorities
  • Identify solutions and analyze perspectives to inform leaderships decision-making, the company's strategic direction, and overall messaging
  • Build coalitions across the industry and other areas related to business priorities
  • Manage government affairs consultants as well as political and public affairs budgets
  • Mentor and develop leaders and team members to be effective advocates who advance the companys priorities
  • Represent the company in various events, as appropriate
  • Participate in lobbying activities as defined under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007
  • Drive cross-functional alignment by influencing decision-making across the organization
  • Proactively assess potential risks and implement plans to ensure business success
  • Identify roadblocks preventing success of strategic themes or objectives and work with appropriate stakeholders to find resolutions

About you

Minimum Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience in public policy, government, government affairs, or a related field
  • 10 years of experience in the financial services industry
  • 5 yearsofexperience in governmentwith alegislatureorregulatory body or other demonstrable experience with relevance to government and other stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, law, or a related field
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Expert communication and presentation skillswith the ability to tailor written and oral communications to specific audiences, while ensuring stakeholder cooperation, coordination of projects, and management of partnerships
  • Extensive knowledge of the federal and state government institutions and agencies and their processes and functions
  • Deep knowledge and network within the housing, banking, and financial services policy landscape
  • Advanced strategic planning ability, considering short- and long-term implications of initiatives
  • Project management experience
  • Experience working with industry trade associations
  • Proven expertise in developing strategic solutions and managing critical challenges in complex political environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in political science, public policy, communications, law, or a related field or a Juris Doctor degree (JD)

What youll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and wellbeing of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: Weve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

Rocket is a Detroitbased company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage, which was founded in 1985. Today, were a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. Were insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state and federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.

Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York City, New Jersey, Jersey City, California, D.C and Washington Candidates only: the compensation for this position is $216,000.00-$457,500.00. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employmentrelated benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paidtime off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

Los Angeles County and San Francisco Candidates only: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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