VP, Office of Strategic Engagement

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Job Description:

The VP, Strategic Engagement will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of our external relations function managing relationships with advocacy groups, state policy organizations, think tanks, and other stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Craft compelling advocacy narratives: The VP, Strategic Engagement will work closely with subject matter experts throughout the organization to define and prioritize policy objectives. For key policy priorities, Office of Strategic Engagement (OSE) will help facilitate internal deliberations on strategic direction, including use of data analytics, messaging, coalition building, and member outreach to craft a compelling advocacy narrative and achieve the stated objective. The successful candidate will help create an environment of seamless coordination between ABA departments and drive a cohesive approach to the work product of the organization.

• Build coalitions and interface with external stakeholders: A critical component of our advocacy campaigns involves interfacing with external stakeholders and partnering on various initiatives. The VP, Strategic Engagement will strengthen our relationships with third-party organizations and develop new opportunities for collaboration.

• Leverage ABA advocacy infrastructure: ABA has a comprehensive set of advocacy tools that must be efficiently and effectively deployed in pursuit of our policy objectives. As a membership organization, ABA’s priorities are our members’ priorities, so effective communication with our members in each OSE priority area is critical. The VP, Strategic Engagement must ensure key membership constituencies are positioned effectively and supported with the information they need to maximize advocacy impact – both in everyday interactions with policymakers, and at our flagship advocacy events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Government, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 10+ years of experience in financial services policy or related areas

• 10+ years of working with Congress and/or the Executive Branch

• 10+ years of experience working with senior executives

• Large, active personal network within the policy and financial services communities

• Significant experience meeting/exceeding performance goals

• Experience running successful policy issue advocacy campaigns with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving

• Must take ownership and initiative in a fast-paced, tight-knit environment where flexibility, organization, and teamwork are essential

• Strong project management skills to ensure timely execution of complex action plans

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to travel (20 – 50%)

• Membership organization experience preferred

• Knowledge of government relations strategy and tactics strongly preferred

• Experience with strategic communications preferred

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