Washington, DC, United States
The Junior Lobbying Compliance Specialist provides administrative compliance support, including tracking and maintaining records relating to clients’ lobbying activities and expenditures, entering data into various jurisdiction-specific electronic filing platforms, submitting federal and non-federal lobbying registrations and periodic reports, and working in an environment central to complying with the Firm's compliance policies and procedures.
Primary Job Duties may include:
Provide general administrative support including answering phones, preparing overnight and messenger packages, preparing facsimiles, filing, and recording weekly time entries for Lobbying Compliance Managers.
Create and maintain records for tracking clients’ federal and non-federal lobbying-related activities and expenditures. Receive and review materials provided by clients, obtain additional information from clients as needed for compliance with lobbying registration and reporting requirements.
Create and maintain records for tracking clients’ federal political and honorary contributions. Receive and review materials provided by clients, obtain additional information from clients as needed for compliance with semiannual contribution reporting requirements. Research honorees and payees as requested.
Compile information for clients’ lobbying registrations and disclosure reports and enter data into various electronic filing platforms.
Submit approved registrations and disclosure reports via various electronic filing platforms and via hard copy, as required.
Prepare various spreadsheets and reports regarding lobbying activities and expenditures.
Serve as secondary point of contact for clients through email and phone. Respond to client requests and coordinate communication of legal and compliance advice.
This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of business experience. Compliance experience is preferred. General knowledge and understanding of the compliance process. As well as, fluency in standard MS Office applications. The candidate must possess strong organization and prioritization skills and the ability to manage time sensitive matters with professionalism and tact. The position requires superb customer service skills and strong oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be familiar with federal and non-federal lobbying registration and reporting requirements, compliance processes and related software systems. Knowledge of House and Senate electronic filing software and procedures is a plus.
Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
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The Junior Lobbying Compliance Specialist provides administrative compliance support, including tracking and maintaining records relating to clients’ lobbying activities and expenditures, entering data into various jurisdiction-specific electronic filing platforms, submitting federal and non-federal lobbying registrations and periodic reports, and working in an environment central to complying with the Firm's compliance policies and procedures.
Primary Job Duties may include:
Provide general administrative support including answering phones, preparing overnight and messenger packages, preparing facsimiles, filing, and recording weekly time entries for Lobbying Compliance Managers.
Create and maintain records for tracking clients’ federal and non-federal lobbying-related activities and expenditures. Receive and review materials provided by clients, obtain additional information from clients as needed for compliance with lobbying registration and reporting requirements.
Create and maintain records for tracking clients’ federal political and honorary contributions. Receive and review materials provided by clients, obtain additional information from clients as needed for compliance with semiannual contribution reporting requirements. Research honorees and payees as requested.
Compile information for clients’ lobbying registrations and disclosure reports and enter data into various electronic filing platforms.
Submit approved registrations and disclosure reports via various electronic filing platforms and via hard copy, as required.
Prepare various spreadsheets and reports regarding lobbying activities and expenditures.
Serve as secondary point of contact for clients through email and phone. Respond to client requests and coordinate communication of legal and compliance advice.
This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of business experience. Compliance experience is preferred. General knowledge and understanding of the compliance process. As well as, fluency in standard MS Office applications. The candidate must possess strong organization and prioritization skills and the ability to manage time sensitive matters with professionalism and tact. The position requires superb customer service skills and strong oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be familiar with federal and non-federal lobbying registration and reporting requirements, compliance processes and related software systems. Knowledge of House and Senate electronic filing software and procedures is a plus.
Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
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Richmond, VA, United States
Summary Statement
The Associate State Director makes budget requests and allocation recommendations to management. Assists in developing and implementing state operational and financial plans. Responsible for budget oversight for assigned issue campaigns. Provides direction and leadership to colleagues throughout the state office on federal, state, and/or local advocacy and legislation. Is one of the lead staff persons regarding legislative issues and in organizing, planning, and executing issue campaigns and engages in extensive collaboration with staff colleagues and interaction with volunteers, members, legislators and their staffs, state agencies, and the media.
Business Unit Description
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
State & Community Engagement (SCE) is part of Community, State and National Affairs (CSN). The SCE team includes: 53 states and territories across 6 regions with regional management, the Office of Volunteer Engagement, the Office of Community Engagement (including the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA): AARP’s Educator Community), and the Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE).
-State & Community Engagement (SCE) enables AARP to be a nationwide organization, which strengthens our capacity to carry out our mission.
-SCE brings AARP closer to our members, people 50+, and their families, which allows us to listen - and respond - to their wants and needs that align with our mission.
-We drive an impact agenda, deepen relationships with key audiences & stakeholders, and build AARP's relevance at the community and state levels.
Responsibilities
1. Serves as a member of the state team and works with other state staff and key and lead volunteers in the development of state legislative priorities that are consistent with national policy standards and mandates. Assists management in the development of strategic plans and campaigns, including grassroots outreach strategies. Helps to organize and maintain effective statewide coalitions and partnerships dealing with strategic issues.
2. Plans and executes integrated advocacy and community outreach campaigns that include grassroots and key contacts mobilization, lobbying, community resources and organization, policy expertise, and political knowledge in support of AARP legislative goals at the community, state and national level.
3. Recruits, trains, evaluates, and manages volunteers and builds a volunteer network to develop a meaningful organization of involved and active volunteers that impacts public policy at the community, state and national level. Provides volunteers with coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and skill-building. Provides or arranges for training on substantive issues requiring in-depth expertise and knowledge.
4. Builds and maintains strong grassroots and key contacts organization and leadership for the purpose of impacting public officials on behalf of AARP’s policy goals and objectives.
5. Builds and maintains strong, productive relationships with officials across Virginia, including Members of Congress, state legislators, and local officials as necessary and maintains a non-partisan stance with respect to candidates, incumbents, political parties and public events.
6. Represents AARP before policy makers and those who promulgate rules and regulations in the state. Focuses on active engagement and involvement of volunteers and members who are impacted by the issue at hand.
7. In consultation with Communications, informs members and the public on issues of concern to AARP, including voter education and advocacy regarding both state and federal legislative issues. Represents AARP in public communications primarily through digital media, as well as traditional media, as necessary.
8. Works in collaboration with state and national office colleagues to promote AARP’s strategic issues, priorities, programs, and activities.
9. Makes presentations at workshops and conferences, as appropriate. Ensures AARP is seen as a visible force in community service and public policy development by educating staff, volunteers, members, government and elected officials, and the public including the private sector.
10. Expands awareness of AARP and our priorities among community and public policy leaders. Identifies and positions AARP as a critical voice for age-eligible individuals, but also demonstrates relevance to all generations (i.e., decisions being made today can often most affect those 49 or younger).
11. Enhances AARP’s reputation among non-traditional partners, including community leaders, businesses, educators, and policy makers. Initiates new relationships and sustains existing ones.
12. Monitors, compiles, and tracks the positions of allies and opponents through research and outreach. Assists with monitoring the public dialogue about issues important to AARP through “issues” grids and other devices.
13. Demonstrates AARP values and Leadership Behaviors in all interactions.
Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy Administration, Law, Business, Social or human sciences, or a related discipline and 5+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the state’s political and community service environment (e.g., community service leaders, partners, organizations, critical state-wide community service needs, legislative leaders, government officials, major stakeholders, etc.). Previous grassroots organizing and/or government relations experience strongly encouraged. Local travel required up to 50% of work.
Benefits Offered
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Summary Statement
The Associate State Director makes budget requests and allocation recommendations to management. Assists in developing and implementing state operational and financial plans. Responsible for budget oversight for assigned issue campaigns. Provides direction and leadership to colleagues throughout the state office on federal, state, and/or local advocacy and legislation. Is one of the lead staff persons regarding legislative issues and in organizing, planning, and executing issue campaigns and engages in extensive collaboration with staff colleagues and interaction with volunteers, members, legislators and their staffs, state agencies, and the media.
Business Unit Description
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
State & Community Engagement (SCE) is part of Community, State and National Affairs (CSN). The SCE team includes: 53 states and territories across 6 regions with regional management, the Office of Volunteer Engagement, the Office of Community Engagement (including the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA): AARP’s Educator Community), and the Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE).
-State & Community Engagement (SCE) enables AARP to be a nationwide organization, which strengthens our capacity to carry out our mission.
-SCE brings AARP closer to our members, people 50+, and their families, which allows us to listen - and respond - to their wants and needs that align with our mission.
-We drive an impact agenda, deepen relationships with key audiences & stakeholders, and build AARP's relevance at the community and state levels.
Responsibilities
1. Serves as a member of the state team and works with other state staff and key and lead volunteers in the development of state legislative priorities that are consistent with national policy standards and mandates. Assists management in the development of strategic plans and campaigns, including grassroots outreach strategies. Helps to organize and maintain effective statewide coalitions and partnerships dealing with strategic issues.
2. Plans and executes integrated advocacy and community outreach campaigns that include grassroots and key contacts mobilization, lobbying, community resources and organization, policy expertise, and political knowledge in support of AARP legislative goals at the community, state and national level.
3. Recruits, trains, evaluates, and manages volunteers and builds a volunteer network to develop a meaningful organization of involved and active volunteers that impacts public policy at the community, state and national level. Provides volunteers with coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and skill-building. Provides or arranges for training on substantive issues requiring in-depth expertise and knowledge.
4. Builds and maintains strong grassroots and key contacts organization and leadership for the purpose of impacting public officials on behalf of AARP’s policy goals and objectives.
5. Builds and maintains strong, productive relationships with officials across Virginia, including Members of Congress, state legislators, and local officials as necessary and maintains a non-partisan stance with respect to candidates, incumbents, political parties and public events.
6. Represents AARP before policy makers and those who promulgate rules and regulations in the state. Focuses on active engagement and involvement of volunteers and members who are impacted by the issue at hand.
7. In consultation with Communications, informs members and the public on issues of concern to AARP, including voter education and advocacy regarding both state and federal legislative issues. Represents AARP in public communications primarily through digital media, as well as traditional media, as necessary.
8. Works in collaboration with state and national office colleagues to promote AARP’s strategic issues, priorities, programs, and activities.
9. Makes presentations at workshops and conferences, as appropriate. Ensures AARP is seen as a visible force in community service and public policy development by educating staff, volunteers, members, government and elected officials, and the public including the private sector.
10. Expands awareness of AARP and our priorities among community and public policy leaders. Identifies and positions AARP as a critical voice for age-eligible individuals, but also demonstrates relevance to all generations (i.e., decisions being made today can often most affect those 49 or younger).
11. Enhances AARP’s reputation among non-traditional partners, including community leaders, businesses, educators, and policy makers. Initiates new relationships and sustains existing ones.
12. Monitors, compiles, and tracks the positions of allies and opponents through research and outreach. Assists with monitoring the public dialogue about issues important to AARP through “issues” grids and other devices.
13. Demonstrates AARP values and Leadership Behaviors in all interactions.
Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy Administration, Law, Business, Social or human sciences, or a related discipline and 5+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the state’s political and community service environment (e.g., community service leaders, partners, organizations, critical state-wide community service needs, legislative leaders, government officials, major stakeholders, etc.). Previous grassroots organizing and/or government relations experience strongly encouraged. Local travel required up to 50% of work.
Benefits Offered
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Washington, DC, United States
Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture, and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.
People in the Corporate Function career track contribute to the running of Accenture as a high- performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.
Job Description
Strategize on government relations to advance business objectives at the Federal level as well by leveraging external consultants, think tanks, and trade associations.
Facilitate C-Suite relationships in govt., industry, academia & think tanks.
Work collaboratively to identify & create federal reform issues positioning opportunities.
Track federal policy issues and monitor, analyze, & report on related key governmental policies.
Develop policy positions on emerging regulatory issues impacting company and assist in development of overall strategy, including development of thought leadership.
Monitor and analyze key regulatory proceedings and developments impacting the company’s clients at Federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
Work with operating groups and service lines to respond to regulatory policy issues and proceedings of interest to client offerings.
Develop and implement policy positions on emerging issues surrounding your areas of focus.
Work collaboratively with our business and marketing teams to identify and create impactful positioning opportunities at the intersection of government and business.
Work with Legal to monitor, analyze, and report on key federal and policy issues impacting the company and our offerings.
Work collaboratively across Legal and with other corporate functions to manage reputational and enterprise risks to the company as required.
Develop company relationship with Administration, Congress and industry trade associations.
Advocate on behalf of the company to the Administration, Congress and regulators.
Manage relationships with outside consultants for lobbying, campaign and regulatory policy matters with regards to technology issues.
Develop and execute effective advocacy strategies to advance the company’s business objectives including leveraging external consultants, think tanks and trade associations.
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
Work Experience:
10+ years of Government Relations (Legislative, Regulatory, Policy and Corporate) experience
Work Requirements:
Some Travel required
Preferred Skill Requirements:
Deep understanding of the Federal legislative and regulatory processes, players and major policy issues.
Ability to translate business goals into results through the development and execution of an effective lobbying strategy, political relationship development program and leveraging internal staff, subject matter experts and external lobbyists
Understanding of government relations in non-US countries.
Reputation for having the highest ethical standards and integrity
Understanding of the government, legislative and regulatory processes, players and policy issues
Strong public speaking and presentation skills, for both internal and external audiences
Strong writing and legislative/policy analysis skills
Professional Skills:
Reputation for having the highest ethical standards and integrity
Understanding of business offerings of operating groups and service lines as well as company’s client
Proven ability to organize, manage and deliver on metrics of major projects on a deadline and within a budget.
Proven ability to effectively handle multiple complex projects and issues on the legislative, procurement, legal and compliance fronts.
Proven ability to work with senior company executives, colleagues, outside regulatory officials and industry contacts.
Proven ability to lead and manage others to advance the objectives of the office and the company.
Strong team building and conflict resolution skills
Candidates who are currently on assignment as part of the Global Careers program are not eligible for consideration.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
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Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture, and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.
People in the Corporate Function career track contribute to the running of Accenture as a high- performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.
Job Description
Strategize on government relations to advance business objectives at the Federal level as well by leveraging external consultants, think tanks, and trade associations.
Facilitate C-Suite relationships in govt., industry, academia & think tanks.
Work collaboratively to identify & create federal reform issues positioning opportunities.
Track federal policy issues and monitor, analyze, & report on related key governmental policies.
Develop policy positions on emerging regulatory issues impacting company and assist in development of overall strategy, including development of thought leadership.
Monitor and analyze key regulatory proceedings and developments impacting the company’s clients at Federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
Work with operating groups and service lines to respond to regulatory policy issues and proceedings of interest to client offerings.
Develop and implement policy positions on emerging issues surrounding your areas of focus.
Work collaboratively with our business and marketing teams to identify and create impactful positioning opportunities at the intersection of government and business.
Work with Legal to monitor, analyze, and report on key federal and policy issues impacting the company and our offerings.
Work collaboratively across Legal and with other corporate functions to manage reputational and enterprise risks to the company as required.
Develop company relationship with Administration, Congress and industry trade associations.
Advocate on behalf of the company to the Administration, Congress and regulators.
Manage relationships with outside consultants for lobbying, campaign and regulatory policy matters with regards to technology issues.
Develop and execute effective advocacy strategies to advance the company’s business objectives including leveraging external consultants, think tanks and trade associations.
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
Work Experience:
10+ years of Government Relations (Legislative, Regulatory, Policy and Corporate) experience
Work Requirements:
Some Travel required
Preferred Skill Requirements:
Deep understanding of the Federal legislative and regulatory processes, players and major policy issues.
Ability to translate business goals into results through the development and execution of an effective lobbying strategy, political relationship development program and leveraging internal staff, subject matter experts and external lobbyists
Understanding of government relations in non-US countries.
Reputation for having the highest ethical standards and integrity
Understanding of the government, legislative and regulatory processes, players and policy issues
Strong public speaking and presentation skills, for both internal and external audiences
Strong writing and legislative/policy analysis skills
Professional Skills:
Reputation for having the highest ethical standards and integrity
Understanding of business offerings of operating groups and service lines as well as company’s client
Proven ability to organize, manage and deliver on metrics of major projects on a deadline and within a budget.
Proven ability to effectively handle multiple complex projects and issues on the legislative, procurement, legal and compliance fronts.
Proven ability to work with senior company executives, colleagues, outside regulatory officials and industry contacts.
Proven ability to lead and manage others to advance the objectives of the office and the company.
Strong team building and conflict resolution skills
Candidates who are currently on assignment as part of the Global Careers program are not eligible for consideration.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
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