Government Relations Manager

Job Summary

The Government Relations Manager advances OnPoint Community Credit Union's legislative, regulatory, and public policy priorities at the local, state, and federal levels. The role manages day-to-day advocacy operations, supports outreach to policymakers and civic partners, and strengthens OnPoint's presence across key business, community, and public forums.

The Manager leads legislative tracking and analysis, develops policy communications, coordinates relationship management, prepares meetings and briefings, and supports coalition engagement. This position serves as a trusted extension of the VP, Government Relations, assuming delegated responsibilities during absences or as needed. The position requires a collaborative work style, clear judgment, professionalism, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving political environment while representing OnPoint with credibility and integrity.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy

• Track, analyze, and summarize legislative and regulatory developments at state and federal levels, providing timely updates to internal stakeholders and navigating different session calendars, processes, and political environments.
• Prepare meeting briefs, talking points, testimony drafts, correspondence, and policy summaries for use by OnPoint and partners.
• Draft materials supporting OnPoint's advocacy priorities, including issues such as financial services, commercial and small business programs, economic development, housing, consumer protection, and fraud prevention.
• Support execution of OnPoint's annual legislative agenda and advocacy work plan.
• Brief and prepare executives and Board members on policy matters, advocacy strategy, and emerging legislative issues.
• Represent OnPoint and engage with executive leadership, legislators, and senior policymakers in professional settings.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with public sector staff, elected officials, trade associations, chambers of commerce, business coalitions, and nonprofit partners.
• Represent OnPoint at selected hearings, meetings, and forums, exercising judgment about when to involve senior leadership.
• Engage in designated trade association and civic organization activities, including news monitoring and preparing responses to surveys and inquiries.

Advocacy Program Execution

• Coordinate legislative meetings, agendas, logistics, briefing materials, follow-up actions, and correspondence.
• Manage employee grassroots and PAC-related engagement in coordination with the VP, Government Relations, and external partners.
• Support OnPoint's engagement at events, including MAXX, GAC, and other civic forums.
• Design and maintain reporting systems and dashboards to track legislative activity, stakeholder engagement metrics, advocacy outcomes, and action items.
• Research issues with direction from the VP, Government Relations, summarizing complex information into succinct communication aligned to OnPoint's objectives.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Ensure advocacy positions reflect OnPoint's objectives by integrating feedback from stakeholder teams across the organization.
• Prepare regular internal reports and briefings on legislative activity and emerging issues using data analysis and visualization tools to support strategic decision-making and demonstrate advocacy ROI.
• Coordinate research and data to support analysis and communication.
• Facilitate opportunities to build employee awareness and participation in grassroots advocacy, trade association and civic engagement activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Possesses an understanding of political and regulatory processes, and the ability to interpret and synthesize related materials across levels of government.
• Demonstrated capacity to represent the organization at executive and legislative leadership levels.
• Clear written and oral communication tailored to professional and executive audiences.
• Works across the political spectrum through a nonpartisan approach grounded in integrity and discretion.
• Professional presence in external settings with judgment on when to elevate issues.
• Composure, organization, and prioritization during fast-moving legislative periods.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail with excellent follow-through on deliverables.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to use productivity tools, including AI, for research and summarization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and government relations tools such as Bloomberg Government.
• Intellectual curiosity about the credit union industry, regulatory environment, and evolving policy landscape.
• Self-directed work style with ownership mentality and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Transparent communication style that builds trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Authentic, approachable presence with a welcoming personality that facilitates relationship-building across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated honesty and personal integrity in all professional interactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science or a related field preferred; candidates without a degree may be considered with an additional two years of relevant practice demonstrating the required competencies.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, public affairs, communications, or advocacy (nine years without a bachelor's degree).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder advocacy campaigns.
• Capable of analyzing sensitive information and internal reporting to develop data-driven recommendations that inform project decision-making and refine corporate positioning.
• Experience building and sustaining effective relationships with elected officials, executive-level decision-makers, and diverse external stakeholders, including business leaders and community partners.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend complex materials and draft clear summaries, briefs, talking points, testimony, and advocacy materials for professional and executive audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent follow-through.
• Experience representing an organization in public-facing campaigns or initiatives with executive engagement.
• Experience within a financial institution or regulated environment preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Regular travel within Oregon and Southwest Washington, with occasional travel to Washington, D.C. and conferences.
• Reliable transportation to off-site meetings, hearings, and events, including regional locations away from OnPoint offices and outside normal business hours.
• Availability to work extended hours during legislative sessions or special events.
• Regular in-office presence.

OnPoint employees are rewarded, acknowledged and appreciated! We take care of our Members, and OnPoint takes care of us by offering employees a generous vacation package, incentives, competitive hourly pay, 100% - paid employee medical, dental and vision premiums, Tri-Met / parking passes, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement and more!

At OnPoint, we believe a workplace that reflects the richness of the world fosters a welcoming and empowering environment for everyone. We're committed to equity and inclusion, and consider all qualified applicants embracing every race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and your unique background.

We encourage you to apply if you're passionate about this opportunity and have the core qualifications. Your unique experiences and skills are what make you a strong candidate. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back! Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. If you need any accommodation(s) during the application or interview stage, please let us know. We're dedicated to providing what's necessary to ensure a fair and inclusive experience.

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