Director Legislative Policy

Location: Washington, McLean and Baltimore

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The opportunity

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the strategic plans for successfully achieving specific legislative and regulatory results consistent with the firm's business strategy. In doing so, this position must work effectively with the other members of the Office of Public Policy and representatives from across the firm. In addition, work with representatives of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the other major public company auditing firms on issues of importance to the profession.

Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, recognizing issues that may affect the firm, and communicating those issues within the Office of Public Policy and elsewhere across the firm. Strategic thinking skills and experience addressing complex challenges - thus enabling recommendations and solutions to be identified for challenges or issues that arise.

Schedules are driven by Congress. Evening, weekend and early morning activities in support of relationship building with stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

• Identify and manage regulatory and legislative issues of concern to the firm and profession.

• Have superior knowledge of laws and regulations affecting our business, including but not limited to the areas of cyber and privacy policy, emerging technologies, securities, as well as associated politics at the national and state level across the country.

• Have fluency with the priority congressional committees, including House Energy and Commerce, and Senate Commerce committees, the House Financial Services, and Senate Banking.

• Represent EY on public policy issues before Congress, presidential administrations, and various regulatory agencies.

• Responsible for lobbying in both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate - members and staff.

• Responsible for day-to-day firm relationships with members and staff on Capitol Hill - deepening their comprehension of the firm and public company auditing profession issues.

• Represent the EY Political Action Committee (PAC) and provide general political and fund-raising support.

• Contribute to the firm's policy formation mindful of congressional stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• A thorough understanding of US congressional and administration policymaking processes, including an understanding of the roles and decision makers in the executive agencies, the White House, the Senate and the House, as well as the role of think tanks and trade associations.

• Ability to understand congressional, regulatory and technical point of view.

• Strong verbal and writing skills to synthesize complex material and make the most effective written and verbal presentations/arguments for EY and the profession.

• Experience advising/influencing senior-level policy makers/executives.

• Strategic thinking skills and experience addressing complex challenges.

• Understanding of policies affecting the accounting profession and the various service lines within EY.

To qualify you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science and/or related degree.

• Law degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Approximately 10+ years of political/government experience.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Preferred work experience would include a combination of government affairs; a government agency, or with a member of Congress or committee.

• Number of key relationships developed and the ability to be the face of the firm on the Hill and within the administration is more important than number of years of experience for qualifying for this position.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $314,500 to $597,500
  • Bay Area California offices – $327,600 to $622,400
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $262,100 to $547,700
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.                                              

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