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Director, Business and Public Policy

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1802 K Street Northwest (Show on map)
Feb 17, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Business and Public Policy to join our Legal, Regulatory & Compliance organization. Responsibilities: Advise KPMG business leaders on how federal policy developments, from emerging debates to enacted laws, create risks and opportunities for clients and the firm Analyze and forecast federal political and policy developments to provide actionable, forward-looking intelligence to internal stakeholders Develop and maintain a suite of marketplace intelligence products and resources, including informational hotlines, for firm-wide use Deliver tailored briefings and presentations on key political and policy developments to firm leaders, industry groups, and client-service teams Serve as a firm-wide subject matter expert on federal affairs, responding to inquiries from professionals across all practices regarding the impact of public policy on clients and business pursuits Collaborate with teams across the firm to ensure intelligence is relevant and helps to signal potential business opportunities Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum ten years of recent experience in federal policy analysis, political risk, or marketplace intelligence, preferably within a large company, professional services firm, or government affairs setting Master's degree or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; familiarity with AI tools and strong analytical skills are highly desirable Demonstrable knowledge of public policy developments, legislative processes, and executive actions at the federal level, with the ability to analyze their impact on various industries Proven capability to synthesize complex political and policy information into actionable insights and deliver tailored briefings to senior leaders and diverse internal audiences Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills; capable of exercising independent judgment related to complex intelligence matters Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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