Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development and implementation of regional government relations strategies, in partnership with MU HPS Lead, that advance business and corporate objectives in the Northeast region of the United States (Boston, Hartford, New York Metro, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh)

• Lead the inclusion of community engagement and corporate citizenship initiatives in the Northeast region as part of political outreach and engagement

• Facilitate and advance Northeast 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 Northeast region political engagement strategy

• Work collaboratively with our Northeast regional 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.

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

Travel within the Northeast required along with occasional national travel for relevant conferences.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate, trade association, or multi-client government relations consulting or relevant state or local government service (Legislative branch, Executive branch, Regulatory, Policy, and Corporate)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

• Reputation for having the highest ethical standards and integrity

• Understanding of business offerings of operating groups and service lines as well as the company’s clients

• 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

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

California                                           $132,500 to $302,400

Cleveland                                            $122,700 to $241,900

Colorado                                            $132,500 to $261,300

District of Columbia                         $141,100 to $278,200

Illinois                                                 $122,700 to $261,300

Maryland                                           $132,500 to $261,300

Massachusetts                                  $132,500 to $278,200

Minnesota                                         $132,500 to $261,300

New York/New Jersey                    $122,700 to $302,400

Washington                                      $141,100 to $278,200

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