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US Government Relations Senior Manager

US Government Relations Senior Manager

CompanyProcter & Gamble (P&G)
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$155000 – $190000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience on Capitol Hill, Executive branch, trade association and/or experience working directly or indirectly with policy makers or the policy making process.
  • 3+ years working in government relations, regulatory affairs, consumer product stewardship, public affairs or similar roles.
  • Established understanding of the policy making process and external factors that influence the process.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an intelligence-gathering strategy to proactively identify emerging trends that impact P&G.
  • Ability to own and drive priorities within your policy portfolio.
  • A working knowledge of Washington policy, politics, and process.
  • Ability to work in Washington, DC a minimum of three days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Perform government relations duties that support P&G business priorities on Capitol Hill and with various Executive Branch officials and agencies, as well as other stakeholders in the public policy making process.
  • Play a critical role interpreting technical policy initiatives and proposals, analyzing their impact and communicating often with GR team members and business leaders for understanding.
  • Partner with P&G business leaders and colleagues, always striving to identify public policy opportunities for growth.
  • Develop and lead strategies that help the team accomplish objectives, including an understanding of best practices for communication with policy makers and staff, as well as with business leaders.
  • Spot emerging issues and help develop relationships with key external parties in Congress, the executive branch, trade associations and other policy leaders to advance and protect business interests.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to working in a bipartisan fashion with key relationships in Washington, DC and an interest to continuing to grow the network of P&G champions within the policy making community.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chem engineering, environmental engineering, political science, public policy or related field.
  • Experience and technical background on policy issues impacting household cleaning consumer products
  • Experience working in a corporate environment or industry association managing corporate clients/stakeholders
  • Awareness and working knowledge of consumer health and safety policy in state government