Government Relations Director

USAA Life Insurance Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

USAA is seeking a Government Relations Director in Washington, DC to advance legislative priorities and policy initiatives. You will monitor proposed legislation, engage with legislators and industry groups, and help shape strategies that align with USAA's mission to serve members and their families.

The role requires deep knowledge of federal and state legislative processes, exceptional communication, and the ability to coordinate across teams and with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant education/experience.
• 8 years of experience in government relations or law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Federal and/or State Legislatures and Regulatory Agencies.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local politics.
• Experience advocating on behalf of an organization or issue.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes proposed legislation and coordinates strategies for USAA's objectives.
• Engages with legislators and stakeholders to advance policy priorities.
• Develops legislative strategy and manages lobbying execution.
• Provides updates on legislative activity to leadership.
• Represents USAA before federal and state bodies when appropriate.
• Monitors political environment and links industry issues to opportunities.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active‑duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active‑duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a talented Government Relations Director for our Washington, DC location.

As a Government Relations Director, you will play a key role in advancing USAA's legislative and public policy priorities. You will monitor and analyze proposed legislation that may impact USAA's operations and membership, represent USAA on legislative and public policy matters, and participate in industry organizations focused on key policy issues. You will help develop political and legislative strategies, engage with legislators and other stakeholders, and may testify on legislation of particular importance to USAA. You will also provide timely updates on legislative activity and serve as a trusted resource and liaison to regional legislative officers and their teams.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based at the Reserve Officers Association at One Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Analyzes proposed legislation for early identification of issues relevant to USAA and coordinates strategies to achieve USAA's legislative objectives.
• Works with other company and trade association representatives to ensure appropriate discussion and analysis are considered, and the requisite coordinated action is executed.
• Creates strategy for legislative advocacy and manages implementation of lobbying strategy.
• Directs information resources in relation to active legislation.
• Responds internally to questions on a variety of legislative issues that affect the company and frequently interact with senior management on matters requiring inter- and intracompany coordination.
• Understands the political environment and utilizes newspapers, websites, professional contacts and trade associations to identify key issues, political figures and races that might affect USAA's operations.
• Provides interpretation and explanation of the more complex legislative enactments.
• Advises management on prudent political strategy and the potential reaction.
• Maintains knowledge of USAA's current operations and the financial services industry.
• Stays abreast of issues in the financial services industry and actively seeks to link those issues to ongoing or emerging legislative opportunities.
• Maintains relationships both within and outside USAA to facilitate information gathering and dissemination.
• Represents USAA before Federal and/or State Legislatures and Regulatory Agencies, where appropriate.
• Ensure business risks are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in line with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
• 8 years of experience in government relations or law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complicated and technical points related to political strategy clearly.
• Experience working with Federal and/or State Legislatures and Regulatory Agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislative processes and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local political landscape and issues.
• Experience advocating on behalf of an organization or issue.
• Subject matter expert in Microsoft office and applicable web tools.

What sets you apart:

• Significant expertise in federal tax policy, with recent experience serving on Capitol Hill or within a federal regulatory agency.
• Current or recent experience on a government relations team, preferably within financial services or a consulting firm, with a focus on tax policy and related legislative or regulatory matters.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,000.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation:

USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The