Manager, Government and Legislative Affairs

Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal); Anaheim (CA); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CU SoCal seeks a Manager of Government & Legislative Affairs to lead advocacy, engage with elected officials, and align policy efforts with the Credit Union movement. The role drives strategic initiatives, coordinates with various teams, and represents CU SoCal at events and in regulatory discussions.

The position is hybrid-remote with in-office presence in Anaheim Hills, CA, requiring flexibility for events and evenings or weekend activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, advocacy, or related field.
• Experience building relationships with officials, staff, or external partners.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear materials and briefings.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation and regulatory proposals.
• Establish annual legislative priorities and advocacy strategies.
• Translate regulatory developments into actionable business insights for leadership.
• Develop comment letters, policy briefs, and persuasive messaging for policymakers.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulators, and industry partners.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and advocacy activities across stakeholders.

Connaissances

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation analysis

Public policy

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Description

The Manager of Government & Legislative Affairs leads CU SoCal’s advocacy and government relations efforts, serving as the primary liaison with elected officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and advocacy partners. The Manager monitors legislative and regulatory developments, translates key issues into business insights, builds relationships with policymakers, and engages team members in advocacy initiatives.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM*

*Due to the nature of the role, this position will require schedule flexibility to participate in events during business hours, including mornings, evenings, and on weekends. This is hybrid-remote position with the opportunity to work in-office, off-site and working from home or based on business needs.

This position is based in Anaheim Hills CA with the opportunity to work on a hybrid-remote schedule which consists of 2 days in-office and 3 days working remote from home.

CU SoCal is a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Recipient

In 2026, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) was once again honored with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, marking our third consecutive win and ranking us among the top workplaces worldwide for outstanding employee engagement.

The CU SoCal culture fosters Building Better Lives for our Members, personal development, open communication, and genuine care for each other. We prioritize C.A.R.E. 4: professional competence, positive attitude, relationship building, and eager service to others. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, advocacy, regulatory affairs, community relations, Member engagement, business development, event management, communications, or a related field.
• Experience building productive relationships with external stakeholders, community partners, elected officials, or their staff.
• Experience researching and communicating complex information clearly through written materials, presentations, or briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate events, meetings, campaigns, or programs and manage follow-through across multiple stakeholders.

Driving and Insurance Coverage Requirements

This role requires driving and must meet and maintain the following requirements:

• Hold a valid CA state driver’s license in good standing that is not actively suspended, revoked, or restricted.
• Have reliable personal transportation. Use of any means of public transportation or ridesharing services will not satisfy this requirement.
• Must maintain state liability auto insurance coverage with a minimum of 30/60/15 limits on the vehicle that will be used for work.
• Maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.
• Experience in financial services, credit unions, banking, trade associations, government, public affairs, or a related environment.
• Understanding of financial institution regulation and the credit union movement.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in applicable Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Working knowledge of legislative, regulatory, advocacy, political, or community-relations processes, with the ability to learn federal and California legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills; ability to explain complex issues simply and tailor messages to different audiences.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and strategic storytelling skills.
• Genuine warmth, empathy, diplomacy, sound judgment, political awareness, and discretion.
• Strong organizational and detail-management skills, including the ability to manage events, meetings, invitations, follow-up, reporting, and documentation.
• Ability to influence and build consensus without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and represent CU SoCal professionally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Advocacy and Government Relations

• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation, regulatory proposals, public policy issues, and comment periods to identify potential impacts on CU SoCal, its Members, and the credit union movement.
• With the CCXO, establish annual legislative priorities and execute advocacy strategies aligned with CU SoCal’s Strategic Plan.
• Translate complex legislative and regulatory developments into clear, actionable business insights for executive leadership and business leaders, including potential operational, financial, and Member impacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional input and support the development of comment letters, policy recommendations, legislative briefs, issue summaries, position papers, executive talking points, presentations, and persuasive messaging for policymakers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials, their staff, regulatory agencies, trade associations, advocacy partners, and peer credit unions.
• Maintain current profiles of elected officials representing CU SoCal’s service areas, including committee assignments, policy interests, sponsorship history, and constituent priorities.
• Coordinate legislative meetings, branch visits, in-district engagements, advocacy forums, and participation in state and national industry conferences.
• Partner with California’s Credit Unions, America’s Credit Unions, and other industry organizations to support coordinated advocacy campaigns and amplify the credit union movement’s collective voice.
• Promote informed, voluntary team member participation in approved advocacy programs, including PAC contributions and Connect for the Cause, and help develop future advocacy leaders.
• Establish goals and track legislative activity, policymaker engagement, advocacy participation, relationship development, and other meaningful outcomes.
• Manage advocacy-related budgets, events, communications, and program logistics as assigned.

Community Engagement and Representation

• Represent CU SoCal at selected community events, prioritizing those sponsored or supported by elected officials and opportunities that strengthen government, community, and advocacy relationships.
• Participate in additional CU SoCal community events that support the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and presence in the communities it serves.
• Serve as a visible and approachable CU SoCal representative, building trust and productive relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, local agencies, chambers, schools, and other community partners.
• Identify community engagement opportunities that strengthen relationships with policymakers, expand CU SoCal’s visibility, and support priority markets and communities.
• Coordinate with Community Engagement, Business Development, Marketing, branch leaders, and other business areas to ensure CU SoCal is represented appropriately and consistently at selected events.
• Support event planning and execution