Government Relations Director

Regional Director, State Government Relations

Job Number:J00045515

Remote, Massachusetts US

Equifax is seeking a Regional Director, State Government Relations to develop, execute, and manage state and local government relations objectives for Equifax within the following states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The Regional Director will be responsible for direct lobbying, developing trusted relationships with legislators, governors, regulators, and state agencies to influence policy/legislation involving issues consistent with Equifax business interests and objectives. The Regional Director will also be accountable for identifying business risks and opportunities and developing strategies to ensure advancement of business priorities and public policy goals.

This role will have a continual focus on increasing the presence and reputation of Equifax across assigned states, while finding strategic alignment between business objectives, government programs and other trends. The Regional Director will be responsible for managing state government relations priorities in their region, providing sound legislative and regulatory advice, collaborating with other Regional Directors and business leaders, as well as other activities as directed by the Senior Director, Government Relations. This position will be based in New York, New Jersey or Massachusetts.

Responsibilities:

Support the Equifax Government Vertical by expanding states' use of Equifax products and services, including verifications, credit data, and identity and fraud solutions, through legislative and regulatory engagement

Build and leverage working relationships with key lawmakers, regulators and state agencies within region, to create new sales opportunities while also protecting existing contracts

Identify and manage legislation and regulations within region that could create value or cause strategic harm to Equifax

Develop legislative strategies and positions supporting Equifax's government relations objectives, which include development of policy briefing documents, legislative testimony, amendments, comments and policy white papers as needed

Manage consultants and other external resources to advance the company's agenda in key states

Develop substantial knowledge of Equifax products and services and key laws that regulate business

Requirements:

3+ years of relevant experience in state government, government relations, or direct lobbying

(New York, New Jersey or Massachusetts experience preferred

Knowledge of government benefits programs preferred, but not required

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university

Travel: 25%

Primary Location:

USA-Massachusetts-Remote

USA-New-York-Remote