Senior Manager, Government Relations

Senior Manager, Government Relations

The Senior Manager, Government Relations (GR) develops and guides FHLBank's federal legislative, regulatory and member education activities through comprehensive lobbying and relationship-building efforts. The employee will build and maintain relationships with elected representatives and their staff, and enhance FHLBank's opportunities to impact legislative decision making. The employee helps to ensure that FHLBank's key strategic initiatives are addressed in Congressional review. They will manage the grassroots network and maintain highly functional relationships among local stakeholders and influential third parties. The employee will exercise the usual authority of a manager.

Primary Success Factors

• Lead FHLBank's in-district GR Program the Public Policy Network (PPN) to provide strategic vision and direction to educate stakeholders and position FHLBank's in-district program to support achievement of FHLBank's policy goals.
• Have a strong grasp of issues discussed at PPN events and in meetings with in-district stakeholders, such as: FHLBank Advances, Standby Letters of Credit, the Affordable Housing Program, Voluntary Housing Grant, Banking On Business, Community Lending Program, and First Front Door.
• Schedule, manage and execute quality PPN events efficiently. This includes initiation of contact with congressional district offices to secure the elected official's attendance, develop the focus and theme of the event, serve as the point-person throughout the, develop invitation lists and agendas, and coordinate the work of other departments in FHLBank to produce these events. Design these events to foster positive relationships with policy makers and PPN members to impact legislative outcomes that will benefit both FHLBank, as well as PPN members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with district congressional staff through regular communications, meetings, and FHLBank-sponsored events. Remains current on congressional members' areas of interest and legislative items to facilitate relationship building and leverage use of relationships for future issues or concerns.
• Lead FHLBank's cross functional Strategic Partnership Initiative to identify key new stakeholder partners that will help advance the mission of FHLBank. Lead FHLBank's efforts to develop and execute on an outreach program to build strong relationships with the newly identified stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary in-district government relations contact for the state member trade associations, including participation in trade association committee meetings, conferences and other events where FHLBank's policy views need to be communicated.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of stakeholder issues, concerns and policy priorities. With the support of, and in coordination with, the General Counsel or his designee, evaluate proposed legislation, proposed regulation, and policy changes and their relevance to FHLBank constituencies. Communicate FHLBank's position on proposed legislative changes to local stakeholders or network members through public forums, written publications, monthly e-newsletter communications, and phone or in-person meetings. Maintain policy materials on the network website.
• At the appropriate time, engage the PPN in public policy debates that affect FHLBank, FHLBank members and PPN members. Manage policy communications with PPN members during these engagements. Ensure accurate and timely comprehension of PPN members and solicit support of proposed action plans that impact FHLBank. Ensure action plans or strategies that address constituency concerns.
• District Congressional Reports: Develop and maintain clear and compelling presentations that presents FHLBank's positive impact on financial institutions, affordable housing and economic development, and can be used by stakeholders.
• Write regular housing and community development reports, as needed;
• Manage all PPN communication including distribution of Policy Updates, Housing and Community Development Reports and PPN conference calls.
• Manage the PPN's social media program.
• Establish a series of metrics to continually assess the efficacy of the PPN.
• Serve as FHLBank's key contact in all areas of in-district government relations. Attend trade association or member bank meetings and make presentations as appropriate. Represent FHLBank in coordinating and supporting project tours and VIP tours for members of Congress.
• With the support of, and in coordination with, the General Counsel or his designee, educate FHLBank leadership and staff on key legislative outcomes and ensure organizational awareness and understanding of important government relations areas.
• Exercises the usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Support the FHLBank President and Executive Committee members, as needed, regarding Systemwide initiatives and policy work managed by the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations to ensure safe and sound business operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public affairs, communications, English, journalism, finance/business administration or related field.
• 7 or more years' experience working on public policy issues from the vantage point of working on a legislator's staff, lobbying, and grassroots activities.
• 3 or more years managing staff.
• Work in a congressional district office a plus.
• Work for banking, financial services, housing, real estate or economic development trade association or advocacy groups a plus.
• Work experience with events with members of Congress a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication/writing skills, including experience in writing policy advocacy support papers, letters, fact sheets, newsletters, etc.
• Initiative, creative approaches, effective time management, and strong listening and communication skills will be part of this effort.
• Ability to think critically in order to develop and revise strategic advice for the organization and its stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process

Candidates with 10 or more years of experience in public policy workincluding experience on a legislator's staff, in lobbying, or in grassroots advocacyand at least 5 years of people ?management experience may be considered for an alternative role.

The Bank operates in a hybrid work environment and requires employees to be in the Pittsburgh office at least three days per week. We welcome applicants from outside the Pittsburgh area and may offer relocation assistance to candidates who are able to relocate within 90 days of their start date.

It is the policy of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation or status as a parent as defined by applicable law. It is the Bank's policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.