Public Affairs Lead, Americas Itasca, Illinois, Marketing

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #Make Your Moment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

As we scale rapidly in North America, we're building a world-class Public Affairs function to shape policy, strengthen our regulatory positioning, and elevate our influence across government, academia, and leading institutions.

The Role

We're seeking a
North America Lead, Public Affairs
to serve as IFS's primary voice and relationship manager across the U.S. policy landscape. Reporting to the Head of External Affairs, you'll be responsible for monitoring policy developments, engaging with federal and state government stakeholders, managing relationships with premier institutions like the World Economic Forum and Milken Institute, and positioning IFS as a credible, influential voice in technology policy debates.

This role requires exceptional judgment, diplomatic skill, and the ability to translate complex technology issues into compelling narratives for policymakers, media, and internal stakeholders. You'll operate at the intersection of technology, policy, and global affairs—building coalitions, shaping positions, and ensuring IFS stays ahead of regulatory and legislative developments that impact our business.

Policy Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor and track federal and state legislative and regulatory developments impacting Industrial AI, data governance, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and related technology policy areas
• Analyze policy proposals and translate implications for IFS's business operations and strategic priorities
• Prepare regular briefings for leadership on emerging policy trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support regulatory adherence by ensuring the company stays informed and proactive on compliance requirements

Government Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across federal agencies, congressional offices, and state government bodies
• Coordinate and participate in policymaker and regulator interactions on behalf of IFS
• Support executive engagement with government officials, ensuring productive dialogue and strategic alignment
• Provide input to trade associations and industry coalitions on IFS's behalf

Institutional & Academic Partnerships

• Assist in the U.S. management of IFS's relationship with the World Economic Forum (WEF), and other influential global institutions
• Identify and cultivate…