Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs

Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs page is loaded## Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs locations:
Westlake, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
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Job Description:

** The Role
**** Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs - Westlake, TX
**** The Expertise We’re Looking For
*** College degree required
* Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in government relations or external/public affairs preferred
** The Purpose of Your Role
** The VP, Government Relations and Public Affairs is based in Westlake, TX and is responsible for representing Fidelity’s presence in Texas to advance the company's business interests and elevate its corporate profile. This role is a primary 'face of Fidelity' in the region and requires active engagement in community events and activities, such as chambers of commerce, trade groups, public policy task forces and committees, and nonprofit organizations.  

Government relations responsibilities include partnering with team members on federal government relations initiatives and managing all aspects of local and state legislative affairs in North Texas and in Austin, including issue tracking, advocacy on key issues and relationship management with elected officials and key regulators.
** The Skills You Bring
*** You can confidently represent Fidelity in the business and nonprofit communities as well as with local/state/federal elected officials and regulators
* You have strong relationship-building skills at all levels, effectively toggling between associate-level and leadership, as well as government staff, regulators, and elected officials
* You have strong strategy and planning skills, and the ability to execute those plans
* You are a fast learner who can quickly grasp complex legislative and regulatory issues and effectively advocate for Fidelity’s positions
* You have a well-developed sense of political acumen and a demonstrated ability to influence and engage through written and verbal communications
* You have a proven familiarity with the North Texas community
** The Expertise You Bring
** Government Relations
* Developing and implementing relationship strategies with local, state and federal officials to educate them about Fidelity and advance Fidelity’s point of view on key issues
* Monitoring all legislative and regulatory trends, potential legislation and policy activity in Austin, the North Texas region, and in additional assigned states to determine potential impact on Fidelity.
* Developing subject matter expertise in key assigned policy issues and leading advocacy efforts on those issues for the entire regional public affairs team to coordinate engagement across all states
* Working with Fidelity’s federal government relations and public policy teams to assess policy threats/opportunities and develop strong relationships with the regional federal delegation and staff. Formulate and execute advocacy plans to address these issues.
* Advocating for policy priorities with both internal and external audiences and lobbying elected officials on legislation of interest to Fidelity Regional Public Affairs
* Actively representing Fidelity in the region’s business, nonprofit and government communities
* Attending events and engaging in community work that aligns with Fidelity’s regional goals
* Leveraging engagement with regional and state chambers of commerce, trade associations, and nonprofit partners to advance the interests of Fidelity at a state/regional level
* Developing and implementing strategies to maintain and enhance Fidelity's corporate and community profile in the region and state
* Identifying, implementing, managing and fulfilling sponsorship opportunities that advance Fidelity’s regional goals
* Partnering with Fidelity Corporate Affairs/ Regional Communications to obtain favorable news coverage that supports corporate and regional priorities

Internal Business Value
* Supporting the Westlake Regional Leadership Team on regional priorities and opportunities.
* Developing expertise on Fidelity's Texas business operations and its specific challenges/opportunities, and creating dynamic…