Deputy Director of Compliance - Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the sole organization dedicated to electing Democrats to statehouses. Since 2016, the DLCC and state partners have built eight new majorities and flipped seats from red to blue across the country – paving the way for progress. State legislatures pass the policies that most affect Americans’ day-to-day lives, and flipping chambers from red to blue has an outsized impact on governing and public policy.

Taking back power starts at the local level. The DLCC recruits, trains, and supports local Democrats running for their state legislatures. We provide our candidates with the resources, field support, and data necessary to run smart, winning campaigns. By gaining a foothold in state legislatures, Democrats can engage supporters across the country and prepare for victories in statewide and national elections.

We’re powered by more than 200,000 supporters from all 50 states. Over 98% of our contributions come from grassroots donors (giving an average of $29), who fuel thousands of local Democratic candidates across the country.

Building up Democratic majorities in the states is more important than ever. With right-wing radicals proliferating state legislatures across the country and redistricting happening this year, our democracy is on the line. We’re counting on our supporters to get educated, involved, and take action in their communities.

The DLCC compensates employees competitively and provides a very generous benefits package. We believe in work-life balance and understand that every employee has unique circumstances at home. We offer employees significant amounts of time off as well as flexible work options. We’re dedicated to treating one another with respect in the workplace and prioritize racial equity and inclusion (REI) in our work with one another as well as with our stakeholders.

Deputy Director of Compliance

The Deputy Director of Compliance is an essential member of the Operations team. The role ensures that the DLCC is compliant with state and federal law. Responsibilities will focus on building and maintaining a robust compliance program. This includes but is not limited to contributing to and executing a compliance strategy that improves DLCC’s financial management and efficient execution of DLCC programs, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, providing guidance to teams to ensure activities are compliant, and managing engagement with attorneys as needed to support this effort with the appropriate risk orientation cost-effectively. 

This position reports to the Vice President and General Counsel. The DLCC is a hybrid organization located in Washington, DC. This position is eligible for remote work or flexible work arrangements.

The Deputy Director of Compliance is expected to model the values of the DLCC:

• CREDIBILITY: We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
• INCLUSIVE: The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing different people approach opportunities and challenges differently.
• INITIATIVE: We exhibit high levels of creativity in our work and need all team members to proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
• RISK: We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics, and execute these ideas when we believe the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy, both when the risks pay off and when they do not.
• TEAMWORK: We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with our colleagues. Our individual work considers the needs, capacity, and expertise of those we work alongside.

Responsibilities 

Compliance Program Management 

• Build and maintain an internal institutional knowledge base around campaign finance law, reporting, permissible spending, and committee registrations for DLCC and affiliated entities.
• In partnership with the COO and the Director of Finance, serve as an advisor for staff regarding existing and new programming as related to campaign finance reporting requirements.
• In partnership with the Executive Director of SDAF and FDF, serve as an advisor and executor of affiliated entity compliance needs. 
• Manage all campaign finance-related requests, engaging attorneys as needed, including providing necessary follow-up with all stakeholders.
• Considering relevant stakeholder input into decision-making, develop an overarching strategy and standardized processes and policies for the compliance department.
• Partner with staff and consultants to create and maintain compliance tools that solve programmatic and reporting challenges.
• Maintain a database of legal and compliance decisions and recommendations for future reference.
• Manage the registration and termination of all committees.
• Ensure all contributions and disbursements are tracked and reported to the correct regulatory entity, including in-kind contributions made and received.
• Manage the compliance firm to complete review compliance and report for IE program activity. 
• Manage the execution of the firewall process. 
• Review hard-side campaign finance reports.
• Track and analyze reporting notices and amendments to address and reduce reporting errors.
• Respond to donor compliance-related inquiries in coordination with the Development Department.

Team Management

• Supervise Compliance vertical team members and ensure work is aligned and prioritized based on DLCC’s organizational and operations department strategies and objectives.
• Manage internal communication with the compliance team, including monitoring and engagement with compliance@dlcc.org, appropriate slack channels, and compliance mail.
• Cultivate and guide the professional growth of the staff you are managing by establishing and maintaining thoughtful opportunities to learn, grow, and receive constructive feedback.
• Regularly attend training and pursue continued education in supervision skills.
• Maintain state campaign finance training calendar and ensure compliance team attendance at training.
• Uphold DLCC expectations for supervisors.
• Act with integrity and awareness of one’s power as a leader.
• Maintain a harassment-free and inclusive workplace for team members.

Outcomes

• DLCC’s compliance strategy enhances DLCC's financial management and programmatic efficacy.
• DLCC and affiliated entity activities are compliant with relevant state and federal laws.
• Campaign Finance reporting is timely and accurate, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately documented and reported.
• Stakeholders have access to clear, understandable compliance information that increases program efficiency, effectiveness, and cash flow management.
• The DLCC is taking legal and appropriate risks in its political activity. 
• The DLCC is maximizing the value of human resources, tools, and financial investments to build state power.
• Compliance team members learn and grow their skills in alignment with DLCC and affiliated entities' evolving needs. 
• Junior staff are efficiently managed and well mentored.
• Staff perform to a high standard, continuously improve, and have high levels of satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of experience managing a compliance program. 
• Ability to draft and file campaign finance reports. Federal and non-federal reporting experience is required.
• Nonprofit compliance experience is a plus.
• Experience managing and coordinating work with attorneys, accounting, and political departments to improve efficiency and impact.
• Expertise in NGP required.
• Strong systems and knowledge management abilities.
• Experience managing, training, mentoring, and/or leading others.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets; Proven ability to learn new software applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Excellent diplomacy and tact as well as demonstrated experience with confidential information.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.

Physical Requirements

The DLCC is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the DLCC. 

The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

All DLCC employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles at the DLCC that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison, Nytoyia Laughlin.

Essential functions of the role include:

• Working from a computer for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also frequently be required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in-person with stakeholders.
• This position has less than 5% travel expectations and is eligible for flexible work hour arrangements. 

How to Apply

The salary for the Deputy Director of Compliance is $100,000-$112,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The DLCC offers a generous benefits package, including:

• More than 25 days of paid time off, including for Federal holidays, time off around Federal holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Fully paid health/vision/dental insurance for the employee + spouse/partner + dependents.
• Up to 6% retirement employer contribution.
• Monthly use-it-or-lose-it $100 transit benefit for employees located in the DC region.
• Employer contribution of $500 to employee’s Flexible Spending Account, and opportunity to withhold pre-tax income for Dependent Care Account.
• Up to $5,000 employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for IVF-related costs or Adoption Assistance, and up to $2,500 for employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for out-of-pocket dental and orthodontic expenses. 
• Monthly $100 student loan payment benefit.
• Monthly $100 mobile phone reimbursement.
• and more. 

To apply for this position, please complete an electronic application by April 24, 2024. The DLCC may review applications after this deadline in limited circumstances; however, this is not a guarantee that your application will be considered if it is not submitted by April 24, 2024. Only complete applications through the application portal will be accepted. You must also include a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to be considered for this position. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing jobs(at)dlcc.org. No calls please. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis.

The DLCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DLCC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. The DLCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.