Accenture
Senior Manager, Regional Government Relations – Northeast Region
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.
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. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)
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
Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/Accenture-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Statement.pdf#zoom=50)
Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the company’s legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s recruiting and hiring statement for more information on how we process your data during the recruiting and hiring process.
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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. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)
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
Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/Accenture-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Statement.pdf#zoom=50)
Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the company’s legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s recruiting and hiring statement for more information on how we process your data during the recruiting and hiring process.
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