Government Relations Manager Southwest
TX - Austin
JOB NO. R00105586
Job Description
Organization: Corporate Functions/Legal
Location: Austin, TX
Candidates must reside in Austin, TX to be considered for this role.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
People in the Corporate Function 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.
Legal and Commercial Services professionals deliver and coordinate legal, contract and commercial advice and counsel in support of Accenture's or our clients' business, working to manage and mitigate risk and ensure ethical behavior and compliance with laws and company policies.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of regional government relations strategies that advance business and corporate objectives in the Southwest region of the United States (Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana)
Lead the inclusion of community engagement and corporate citizenship initiatives in the Southwest region as part of political outreach and engagement
Facilitate and advance Southwest region leadership engagement in the public arena, driving relationship development with leading state and local policymakers, as well as other senior government officials, trade associations, and think tanks in the region
Build deep relationships with state and local government and elected officials, industry trade associations, stakeholder organizations, think tanks, alliance partners and industry representatives in the region
Represent the company’s interests, and manage outside consultants’ engagement and advocacy before state legislatures, local governments, key state and local government officials, regulators, stakeholder organizations, trade associations, and think tanks in the region
Lead the development and implementation of a Southwest region political engagement strategy
Work collaboratively with our Southwest region business and Marketing/Communications teams to identify and create impactful policy positioning opportunities at the intersection of government and business
Work with Legal and Marketing/Communications teams to monitor, analyze, and report on key issues impacting the company and our offerings, managing reputational and enterprise risk to the company
Leverage appropriate external resources, including trade associations, consultants, stakeholder organizations, and think tanks, for advocacy and other initiatives to advance priorities and objectives
Work collaboratively with North American and global government relations teams to identify and create opportunities that advance shared priorities and objectives
Track, analyze, report and engage as necessary on impactful key state and local legislative measures and regulatory policies
Monitor the regional political environment, including key state and local political campaigns, ballot initiatives and bond measures
Relationships:
Reports to:
Senior Manager, State and Local Government Relations – North America
Regional External Relationships:
Governors and state administration officials
State and local legislators and legislative staff
State and local external lobbyists, political and policy consultants
State and Local Political and Trade Associations
State and Local Industry representatives
Outside ethics counsel
Work Requirements:
Position based in Austin, Texas
Travel within the Southwest region required along with occasional national travel for relevant conferences
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 5 years of Government Relations (Legislative, Regulatory, Policy and Corporate) experience
Preferred Skill Requirements:
Deep understanding of state and local legislative organizations and processes, as well as policies and policymakers of interest and importance to the company
Advanced degree preferred
Ability to translate regional business goals into results through the development and execution of an effective advocacy strategy, and a robust political relationship development program
Ability to leverage internal staff, subject matter experts and external consultants to advance strategies and objectives
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 and regulatory fronts
Proven ability to work with senior company executives, colleagues, elected officials, policymakers, regulatory officials, and industry contacts
Proven ability to lead and manage others to advance overall government relations objectives of the office and the company
Strong team building and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian
As required by Colorado law under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is$119,880 - $197,900 and information on benefits offered is here.
COVID-19 update:
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