Capital One Director Federal Government Relations 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

206964375

Director, Federal Government Relations

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop/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 Government and Policy Affairs Group and the importance of public policy issues with Capital One's associate base including presentations, panels and written communications.

• 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 DC, 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

McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Government RelationsThis 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.

. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

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