Head of Government Affairs Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Job Description:

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company withlocal and national workplace recognition in multiple categories!

Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members whoshare a drive to succeed as professionals and together as acompany. A great product, amazing people and our stable financialhistory have made us one of the largest used car finance companiesnationally. Our Support teams work with multiple departments in adynamic environment that promotes flexibility and autonomy, whileoffering the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group ofprofessionals. We work to comply with our company standards, exceedcustomer expectations and drive our Great Place to Work culture.

Through the consistent delivery of quality services andunderstanding the needs of our business, we develop innovativeimprovements as we strive towards our company’s Big, Hairy,Audacious Goals! Credit Acceptance is seeking an experienced andstrategic Director of Government Affairs to lead our legislativeengagement efforts at the state and federal level. This criticalrole will shape and advance legislation impacting the Company’soperations, commercial interests, and the auto finance industry.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Director of GovernmentAffairs will develop and execute strategies to align CreditAcceptance’s business priorities with broader policy objectives,fostering impactful relationships with lawmakers, regulators, andkey stakeholders.

Outcomes and Activities:

Legislative Strategy &Engagement:

Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer and executiveleadership to shape and drive the Company’s federal and statelegislative agenda, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Develop the strategic direction for outreach, issue management, andthird-party engagement, including building lobbying strategies andtactical plans and anticipating policy shifts. Engage state andfederal lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to advanceCredit Acceptance’s interests. Monitor, analyze, and assesslegislative and regulatory developments, providing actionablerecommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Establish and maintain a sophisticated network of relationships onCapitol Hill and with attorneys general, state governmentofficials, and regulatory bodies to advance business priorities.

Representation & Advocacy:

Serve as a respected and crediblerepresentative of Credit Acceptance in key industry forums,coalitions, and advocacy organizations. Facilitate collaborationbetween the Company and local governments on projects, initiatives,and partnerships. Manage crisis communications and reputationmanagement in the context of government relations in partnershipwith the Marketing team. Political Action Committee (PAC)

Management:

Establish and manage a Political Action Committee(PAC), including building the program, designing and executing itsstrategy, and overseeing fundraising, compliance, and reporting.

Hire and manage external consultants as needed to support PACobjectives. Oversee PAC operations, including fundraisingactivities, records management, and filing quarterly, mid-year, andend-of-year Contribution and Lobbying Disclosure Reports. RepresentCredit Acceptance at political fundraisers and related events.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting:

Synthesize complex externaldynamics into clear, actionable insights for the Company’sleadership. Regularly communicate legislative updates and strategicrecommendations to executive leadership while collaborating withinternal teams to ensure alignment.

Knowledge and Skills:

Deepunderstanding of the current political environment, policy-makingprocesses at the state and/or federal level (particularly thelegislative process), and the role of attorneys general.

Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with theability to translate complex legislative issues into actionablebusiness strategies. Strategic and commercially focused mindsetwith a proven ability to synthesize external dynamics into clearinsights. Experience leading through change, making impactfuldecisions, and driving team and organizational success. Ability toembrace challenges, push for impactful change, and alignperformance with strategic priorities.

Requirements:

10 years ofexperience in public relations and government affairs managementFully remote position, but must be located in or near

Washington,DC Preferred:

Juris Doctor degree Demonstrated record of successlobbying the U.S. federal government

Targeted Compensation:

$210,000 – $250,000 base salary an annual bonus plan LI-Remote zipINDCSMP Benefits Excellent benefits package that includes 401(K)match, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement,comprehensive medical/ dental/vision and many nonstandard benefitsthat make us a Great Place to

Work Our Company Values:

To besuccessful in this role, Team Members need to be: Positive bymaintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions Respectful bycollaborating and actively listening Insightful by cultivatinginnovation, accumulating business and role specific knowledge,demonstrating self-awareness and making quality decisions Direct byeffectively communicating and conveying courage Earnest by takingaccountability, applying feedback and effectively planning andpriority setting

Expectations:

Remain compliant with our policiesprocesses and legal guidelines All other duties as assignedAttendance as required by department Advice ! We understand thatyour career search may look different than others. Our hiring teamwants to make sure that this would be a fit not just for us, butfor you long term. If you are actively looking or starting toexplore new opportunities, send us your application! P.S . We havegreat details around our stats, success, history and more. We’reproud of our culture and are happy to share why – let’s talk!

Required degrees must have been earned at institutions of HigherEducation which are accredited by the Council for Higher EducationAccreditation or equivalent. Credit Acceptance is dedicated toproviding a safe and inclusive working environment for all. As partof our Culture of Compliance, we are proud to be an EqualOpportunity Employer and value our culturally diverse workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentregardless of the person’s age, race, color, religion, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran ordisability status, criminal history, or any other legally protectedcharacteristic.

California Residents:

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