Government Relations Analyst

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

This role will sit either in Washington, D.C. (remote), or our Scottsdale, AZ office.

Overall Purpose

This position will serve as an internal resource supporting efforts to protect and advance Early Warning's interests in federal and state public policy matters by delivering accurate and timely information and insights on implications to the business arising from legislation and regulation of importance to the company. The position will also support the Government Relations team as a integral part of the policy team with responsibility for preparing federal lobbying reports, materials to support lobbying efforts, and other backgrounders and presentations to both external and internal audiences.

Essential Functions

• Monitor, track, analyze and prioritize federal and state regulatory and legislative issues (legislation and regulations) and trends on issues of importance to the company, using domain knowledge to identify risks and opportunities to the company.
• Prepare backgrounders, issue briefs, talking points, position papers, presentations, and other analyses for presentation to key internal and external stakeholders on monitored issues.
• Engage and work collaboratively with the Government Relations team, other internal business units, and outside consultants and trade associations to monitor policy developments, develop positions, and make recommendations on strategy.
• Assist in managing the effective and timely communication of legislative developments affecting the company and its stakeholders.
• Create dashboard reports covering the major issues the company is monitoring for regular dissemination to management.
• Compile information and prepare and file required lobbying reports.
• Serve as liaison to internal teams in the company to identify cross-collaboration opportunities.
• Develop methodologies and best practices to ensure efficient workflows.
• Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree.
• 3 or more years of proven experience conducting analysis of legislation and regulations and their effects on an organization.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Understanding of financial services/payments landscape.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to tailor information to audience.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

The base pay scale for this position in:

Washington, DC (Remote) USD per year is: $100,000 - $115,000.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus, and benefits.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.