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Thrivent Financial Director, Federal Government Affairs in Washington DC, United States
Develop and implement DC-based strategy to increase and strengthen Thrivent’s relationships and positions with Members of the US House and US Senate as well as administration officials. Engage on policy issues before members of Congress and their staffs on key committees and issues of importance to Thrivent. Regularly consult with internal subject matter experts and Thrivent leadership to ensure alignment on positions and prioritization. Lead development of Thrivent’s public policy positions and effectively advocate for those positions with key constituencies. Closely monitor federal legislative and administrative developments and communicate regularly with company leaders on these developments. Represent Thrivent and effectively communicate Thrivent’s point of view among various federal trade associations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Work with VP to organize and develop Thrivent DC-based Government Affairs office
Design plans for government outreach and thought leadership by providing analysis of emerging or existing legislative public policy issues impacting Thrivent
Able to independently act on behalf of Thrivent concerning all political and reputational matters affecting the company; to communicate with and counsel all levels of the company - including senior management.
Increase Thrivent’s visibility and presence on Capitol Hill and with the Administration
Collaborate internally with relevant stakeholders and network with key experts within Thrivent to ensure understanding of Thrivent’s positions and objectives
Advise internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, on the impact of public policy, issues, and matters under negotiation as well as the political reality involved
Gather intelligence and assist in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, and other materials related to government actions
Anticipate and guard against new or developing political or reputational risks facing the company. Provide proactive advice, guidance and strategy regarding political and reputational matters as assigned
Help grow PAC membership and contributions, and develop contribution strategies for federal candidates in partnership with rest of Government Affairs team
To the extent applicable, provide management and leadership of staff, including performance management, work flow management and career development
Required Job Qualifications
Required education level, experience, licensing/registration and/or credentials
Juris Doctorate preferred but not required.
6+ years of relevant, high-quality government experience, preferably in the financial services area.
Strong relationships on the Hill and with key players in various administrations. Ability to work in a bipartisan environment.
Financial regulatory experience (insurance &/or securities preferred).
Strong working knowledge of the political fundraising world.
Other Critical Factors
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List any unusual working conditions and/or physical requirements for this job.
Ability to analyze complex political and legislative issues.
Demonstrated ability to work independently but collaboratively with others both inside and outside of the GCO and across multiple business lines.
Ability to influence and engage others – work effectively with and earn confidence of those we are seeking to influence, as well as senior management.
Ability to learn, master and teach new issues to business leaders and colleagues.
Strong writing, public speaking, and written communication skills.
Pay Transparency
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $158,271.00 - $214,132.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.