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Job Description

Overview

Develop and execute an enterprise-wide strategy, in partnership with the Office of Financial Opportunity, for building partnerships and developing engagement opportunities in the financial opportunity space to drive positive policy outcomes for Navy Federal and its members. Serve as key credit union leader for financial opportunity engagement with internal and external parties. Foster and maintain effective relationships that support financial opportunity goals, promote member financial opportunity, and advance policymaker and industry awareness of those efforts. Support business unit activities and senior leadership through information sharing, coordination of activities, and recommendations on strategic opportunities in financial opportunity partnerships and affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for financial opportunity partnerships and government relations

regarding financial opportunity

• Develop policy proposals and positions for both internal and external stakeholders regarding financial

opportunity initiatives

• Assist in the development of public policy proposals and positions for both internal and external

stakeholders in support of the organization's mission and objectives

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to support, advance, and highlight Navy Federal financial

opportunity efforts and goals

• Assess and analyze federal and state laws, regulations, and other public policies related to the

operation of credit unions and advancing member financial opportunities

• Serve as a Navy Federal representative with external groups, industry trade organizations,

government agencies, and other third parties, to represent the organization's interests on public

policy and financial opportunity issues

• Assist in the preparation of advocacy correspondence and outreach to government agencies,

Congress, nonprofit organizations, and industry trade associations to support financial opportunity

positions and proposals

• Assist senior leadership in external engagement involving financial opportunity related legislative or

regulatory actions, and other relevant policy issues

• Prepare and provide oral and written briefs for President and executive management on financial

opportunity engagement strategy

• Prepare position papers, correspondence, speeches, Congressional testimony, and other preparation

documents

• Monitor, research, and analyze public policy issues including federal and state laws, regulations, staff

commentaries, court decisions, legal opinions, trade association guidance, and other resources to

make recommendations to leadership on the best course of action

• Advise senior management on requirements of applicable laws and regulations and emerging policy

developments

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or

related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

• Significant experience and skills in financial opportunity, diversity, equity, minority community

engagement, access to credit, nonprofit organizations in the space, or related areas

• Advanced experience in public policy, advocacy, Congress, Executive Branch, nonprofit

organizations, and trade associations

• Advanced knowledge of financial services industry issues, especially those related to financial equity

and opportunity

• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with organizations or third parties to achieve

collaborative results

• Demonstrated experience in exercising sound, independent judgment in determining appropriate

action to implement advocacy strategies for favorable outcomes

• Significant experience in developing, supporting, and defending policy positions delivered to

policymakers and senior members of their staff

• Proven ability to effectively communicate complex topics to audiences with varying levels of

knowledge and experience

• Significant experience in managing multiple ongoing initiatives and meeting changing priorities to

accomplish organizational objectives

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Navy Federal's objectives, functions, and policies

• Working relationships with Democratic members of Congress and their senior staff, and influencers

on financial opportunity and equity issues

• Familiarity with the U.S. Armed Forces and an understanding of the unique financial issues faced by

servicemembers and their families

• Advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, and other policies issues affecting credit unions and other

financial industry issues, along with an understanding of the key players and policy drivers

• Experience serving as a senior staff for a Member of Congress, Congressional Committee, or senor

level executive branch staff or government relations staff for a financial institution or industry trade

group

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

About Us

You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about-what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them-friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission-making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:

- Military Times 2022 Best for Vets Employers

- WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs

- ForbesR 2022 The Best Employers for New Grads

- Fortune Best Workplaces for Women

- Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work ForR

- ComputerworldR Best Places to Work in IT

- Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring

- Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance Services

Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

REQNUMBER: 19540

Job Detail

• Location:
  Vienna, VA
• Company:
  Navy Federal Credit Union