Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Alliances

FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!

The Opportunity

"This is an exciting and pivotal role within our Government Relations team. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape and execute FICO’s strategy in building meaningful relationships and developing new partnership initiatives with key policy stakeholders in Washington.  We are looking for someone with strong third-party engagement experience who is passionate about advancing aligned policy goals and who thrives in a collaborative, high-visibility environment.”  - Vice President, Government Relations

What You’ll Contribute

• As a member of the FICO Government Relations team, you will lead the development and execution of the company’s third-party engagement strategy within the DC policy community.

• You will enhance and maximize FICO’s strategic relationships with nonprofits, academics, thought leaders, industry groups, and other organizations while forging partnerships where FICO can collaborate on initiatives that mutually advance aligned policy goals and programmatic priorities.

• This position has high internal and external visibility and will be based in the Washington D.C. area with a remote/home office location.

• Serve as the lead company representative to key third-party Washington, DC stakeholders including think tanks, nonprofits, consumer and industry groups where you will:  (1) monitor and report on organizations’ policy priorities of interest; (2) build and grow third-party relationships that support FICO’s policy priorities;  and (3) identify and implement strong partnerships on initiatives that align with FICO’s policy interests, established FICO programs, as well as FICO products and services such as those that further credit access, protect lenders and consumers from fraud, and promote financial inclusion.

• Identify opportunities and provide support for the participation of senior executives and company subject matter experts in DC stakeholder meetings and/or events.

• Work collaboratively with internal FICO stakeholders to ensure alignment with FICO DC engagement/partnership activities with company-wide initiatives.

• Identify opportunities and engage in outreach with members of Congress; congressional staff; executive and federal agency officials with a focus on partnering on initiatives which align with FICO areas of expertise and existing programs.

• Manage and utilize outside consultants including the development and implementation of engagement strategies, the setting and execution of consultant deliverables as well as weekly meetings.

• Work with the Vice President of Government Relations and FICO GR team in maintaining timely and effective policy updates, communications, and relationships with internal business partners.

What We’re Seeking

• 6-8 years of experience working on third party stakeholder management. Member of a corporate government relations team, public affairs firm, or trade association is preferred.

• Lobbying/advocacy experience is a plus.

• Experience developing engagement strategies that support business priorities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of policy issues impacting the financial services industry including credit reporting and credit scoring, financial inclusion (including use of alternative data to expand credit access), financial education/financial literacy, fair lending, student lending, use of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to deliver effective presentations.

• A team player who thrives in a high-energy, multi-tasking and collaborative environment. Must have excellent relationship-building skills, be diligent and proactive in problem solving, show excellent judgment, exhibit a high-level of integrity of trust and trust, employ effective strategic and tactical thinking, interact optimally with all levels of the organization from senior executives to staff level, and demonstrate the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a small team environment.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers, and Earn the Respect of Others.

• Opportunities for professional impact and development through unique strengths and learning experiences.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.

• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events.

• The targeted base pay range for this role is: $126,000 to $198,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills and experience.
   

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Why Make a Move to FICO?

At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.  You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.

FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:

•    Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.

•    Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.

•    Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.

Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career.  Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!

Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers

FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.

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