Director, Congressional Affairs - US Advocacy

Director, Congressional Affairs - US Advocacy

Vanguard’s Global Public Policy (GPP) function manages the company’s policymaker relationships and drives investor-focused policy agenda through advocacy, data‑driven thought leadership and analysis. This position, on GPP’s Advocacy team, is an opportunity to join a dynamic group focused on enhancing the reach and impact of Vanguard’s advocacy efforts, serving as a public policy expert for Vanguard and contributing to the strategic direction of the Global Public Policy agenda.

• Maintain and build a credible, nonpartisan voice on behalf of Vanguard with policymakers in both parties, influencing agendas through relationships, substantive public policy knowledge, and procedural expertise.
• Advocate for Vanguard’s policy positions, interests, and the health of the enterprise.
• Develop sophisticated strategies and implement effective tactics to advance Vanguard’s public policy agenda; assess and recommend strategies to protect and promote Vanguard and its shareholders’ interests.
• Evaluate information based on expert understanding of public policy implications, Vanguard’s operating model and business areas, and best practices in communicating with and influencing congressional officials.
• Help manage Vanguard’s strategic engagement with policymakers.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key governmental entities, professional and industry trade associations, consultants, thought leaders, and internal stakeholders to understand their approach on areas of focus.
• Help prepare data‑based collateral for external meetings and briefing materials for senior Vanguard leaders, including the CEO and President.
• Stay abreast of political and policy developments; provide periodic updates to internal and external audiences.
• Execute effective and timely communication with the business and other stakeholders; serve as a trusted expert to consult with business leaders on potential impacts.
• Help manage and execute the day‑to‑day strategy for Vanguard’s Political Action Committee.
• Coordinate with the broader Global Public Policy team on issues and advocacy as appropriate.
• Register as a lobbyist for Vanguard.

• Minimum of five years related work experience; government relations and/or congressional experience required; undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of congressional procedure and relevant public policy issues, particularly asset management, financial services, retirement, and tax policy, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex concepts to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work productively in a communicative, dynamic, and team‑oriented environment.
• Strong political acumen and ability to grasp complex issues and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work across political parties and ideologies.
• Strong relationship‑management skills.
• Ability to work quickly and independently; attentive to detail and sensitive to deadlines.

This role will be a hybrid role working two days per week from home and three days per week in our Washington, DC office location.

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

At Vanguard, we don’t just have a mission—we’re on a mission. To work for the long‑term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients’ lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in‑person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission‑driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.