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Government Relations Senior Manager, Political Strategy & Engagement - RepublicanOrganization : Corporate Functions / Legal and Commercial ServicesLocation : Washington, DCJob Description• Develop and execute a political engagement strategy consistent with the company's priorities.• Build deep relationships with and advocate on behalf of the company before Republican policymakers, as well as other senior government officials, trade associations, think tanks, and other stakeholders, working collaboratively with the state and federal policy teams and across the business.• Monitor, analyze and report on key political issues and legislation impacting the company, our offerings and our clients.• Develop and implement strategies to identify and manage reputational and enterprise risks to the company and its leaders, working collaboratively with the Americas and Global government affairs leads, legal and marketing and communications.• Build support for the company's voluntary political action committee (PAC), develop and execute a strategy for the disbursement of contributions consistent with the company's values and priorities, and manage and engage in political activity on behalf of Accenture PAC.• Coordinate with outside consultants and associations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.• Perform other tasks as required and assigned.RelationshipsReports to : Americas Government Affairs LeadExternal Relationships :• Government officials• External lobbyists• Trade associations• Industry representatives• Outside ethics counsel• External consultantsRole Requirements :Some travel requiredBasic Qualifications :• Bachelor's Degree required.• Minimum of 8 years total experience working in government, policy, or advocacy roles, including a minimum of 3 years working in or with US Congress for the US Senate or House of Representatives specifically.• Established Capitol Hill network.Preferred Qualifications :• Advanced Degree.• Experience in technology policy.• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory organizations and processes.• Understanding of business model and corporate goals.• Ability to translate business goals into results through the development and execution of effective business development, policy, regulatory, and advocacy strategies.• Ability to lead and 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 / regulatory analysis skills.• Knowledge of PAC organization and rules.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 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, procurement, legal and compliance fronts.• Proven ability to work with senior company executives, colleagues, outside regulatory officials and industry contacts.• Proven ability to lead and manage others to advance the 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.About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale.We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. 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