Head of Government Affairs

Head of Government Affairs

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in public relations and government affairs management
• Fully remote position, but must be located in or near Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership to shape and drive the Company’s federal and state legislative agenda, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop the strategic direction for outreach, issue management, and third-party engagement, including building lobbying strategies and tactical plans and anticipating policy shifts.
• Engage state and federal lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to advance Credit Acceptance’s interests.
• Monitor, analyze, and assess legislative and regulatory developments, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a sophisticated network of relationships on Capitol Hill and with attorneys general, state government officials, and regulatory bodies to advance business priorities.
• Serve as a respected and credible representative of Credit Acceptance in key industry forums, coalitions, and advocacy organizations.
• Facilitate collaboration between the Company and local governments on projects, initiatives, and partnerships.
• Manage crisis communications and reputation management in the context of government relations in partnership with the Marketing team.
• Establish and manage a Political Action Committee (PAC), including building the program, designing and executing its strategy, and overseeing fundraising, compliance, and reporting.
• Hire and manage external consultants as needed to support PAC objectives.
• Oversee PAC operations, including fundraising activities, records management, and filing quarterly, mid-year, and end-of-year Contribution and Lobbying Disclosure Reports.
• Represent Credit Acceptance at political fundraisers and related events.
• Synthesize complex external dynamics into clear, actionable insights for the Company’s leadership.
• Regularly communicate legislative updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership while collaborating with internal teams to ensure alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree
• Demonstrated record of success lobbying the U.S. federal government