Government Relations Public Policy Manager

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Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

The Policy, Regulatory, and Government Relations team is expanding. The person selected for this role will enjoy the benefit of working for a well-established 100-year old Fortune 500 firm; but will also have the opportunity to be a key advocate within the Firm as an active member our team. This opportunity will afford the successful candidate the ability to be a part of a culture that inspires and supports the individual and allows them to be part of a team focused on advancing our purpose.

Responsibility Summary:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy priorities in furtherance of the firm's purpose;
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to create and manage policy strategies that advance those priorities at the federal level;
• Support the Grassroots Task Force's advocacy to ensure the firm's policy positions are effectively communicated to stakeholders;
• Foster strong relationships with thought leaders and policy maker who impact state activities;
• Develop process for monitoring legislative and regulatory proposals;
• Advocate for firm positions at hearings, conferences and other public forums;
• Work with trade association partners and other third parties to build coalitions that advance firm policy priorities;
• Analyze policy related materials and produce related messaging points, hearing testimony, comment letters, grassroots information, and other advocacy materials;
• Provide strategic advice to Policy, Regulatory and Government Relations team and key business stakeholders;

At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:

Hiring Minimum: $109696
Hiring Maximum: $186781

Skills/Requirements

• Graduate degree and/or law degree preferred but not required;
• 5-7 years of government relations experience;
• Direct experience working with members of Congress and the Executive Branch;
• Knowledge of financial services issues, including tax, securities and retirement policy is preferred;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Able to persuasively communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner;
• Skilled at influencing and respectfully communicating with colleagues, policymakers and other key stakeholders, including trade association partners and third-party advocacy organizations;
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to a changing policy environment and unplanned needs;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds and in a team setting;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Position to be based in Washington, D.C.

Awards & Accolades

• 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022, published Fortune July 2022, Great Places to Work® data as of March 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
  • Edward Jones was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine. The privately held firm ranked No. 2 overall, in its fourth appearance on the list.
• 2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, published September 2022, research by Great Places to Work®, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
  • Edward Jones has been named to the 2022 Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine, ranking No. 45.
• 2022 Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, published April 2022, research by Great Place to Work®, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
  • For the 23rd time, Edward Jones has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® ranking by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine. Edward Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious 2022 list.
  • 2022 Best Places to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality, Great Place to Work® in partnership with Human Rights Campaign Foundation, published Equity Magazine January 2022, data as of July 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
    • Edward Jones scored 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The ranking designated Jones as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+Equality.

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