Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

The Analyst, US Government Engagement (USGE) will be involved in all aspects of Visa’s USGE political strategy work, with a focus on the Visa political action committee (PAC), managing internal and external relationships, and supporting the USGE Federal team. Duties will range from daily administrative tasks and event planning to preparing executive correspondence, PAC communications, producing presentations, and assisting with strategic planning on key issues and initiatives. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong organizational and outstanding writing skills, comfortable covering multiple assignments at once, and capable of quickly and efficiently producing high-quality results. They should have experience working in the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors, ideally with a focus on government relations/engagement, PAC or public policy issues. Experience with financial services or technology issues is plus. Curiosity, ability to synthesize information rapidly, and self-starter mentality is crucial. Good judgment and attention to detail will be critical in this role as the Analyst will be frequently called upon to meet time-sensitive needs for important internal and external partners, the successful candidate must be an excellent listener who can challenge the status quo and is able to develop and implement detailed plans rapidly and accurately. This primary support position is a great development opportunity for someone with a public policy interest to grow and learn in a fast-paced work environment on an impactful team of government engagement professionals.  

Specific responsibilities include: 

Extensive writing, including executive correspondence, briefing books and engagement reports. 

Support and track the federal USGE team’s engagement with consultants, legal counsel, trade associations, think tanks, and other key partners. 

Lead event planning for visiting Visa executives and external VIP partners and help coordinate site visits. 

Conduct research and provide analysis of key policy issues or developments that could affect the payments industry. 

Provide administrative support to the Visa Political Action Committee. 

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
-2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced
Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications
-3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2
years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD,
MD)
-Educational focus on public policy, politics, business, or economics a plus, but
not essential.
-1-2 years of experience working on policy and business issues in the private
sector or in government also preferred.
-Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills (writing
samples may be requested).
-Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes.
-Employs sound judgment regarding sensitive information.
-Proven track record to manage priorities effectively and efficiently in a
challenging, fast-paced environment.
-Ability to multi-task and independently manage and prioritize work, while
meeting key deadlines.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 105,800.00 to 149,550.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.