The Senior Manager/Director will be primarily responsible and accountable for the following:
(1) Government Affairs Strategy
- Identifying, monitoring and evaluating US federal, state and policy developments, including tracking legislation, rulemakings, hearings and other proceedings.
- Analyzing proposed legislative and regulatory actions in conjunction with internal subject matter experts to determine the potential impact on the organization and developing appropriate public policy positions at the U.S. federal and state levels.
- Identifying and creating U.S. federal and state legislative opportunities to deliver on corporate priorities.
- Partnering with business units and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on policy priorities.
(2) Government Relations and Engagement
- Representing Sherwin‑Williams Company before government officials (Congress, Agencies, State Government, Federal Government) and staff in Washington, DC and at events throughout the U.S.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal and state levels.
- Supporting high‑level meetings between executives and key stakeholders, including congressional, state, regulatory, and industry association and alliance partners, to promote and advocate company’s public policy objectives.
- Advocating for legislative and regulatory outcomes and defined public policy objectives.
- Coordinating responses to internal and external inquiries related to government issues.
- Representing Sherwin‑Williams before relevant U.S. trade associations.
(3) Public Affairs
- Assisting in the development of positions and communications to support government affairs strategies, including internal and external communications, newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts and issue briefings.
- Creating and executing opportunities for educating government officials on Sherwin‑Williams Company’s products, facilities, stores and research/development.
- Supporting the development of communication strategies to effectively promote government affairs to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinating and collaborating with national and local associations, organizations and partners with respect to public policy and legislative issues.
(4) Management
- Overseeing and facilitating continued career development of Manager of Government Affairs.
- Overseeing multiple consultants for Federal and State, including identifying and regularly evaluating company needs for the state level government affairs consultant resources.
- Supporting giving strategy for executives and/or exploring opportunities for political action committee (PAC).
This role will report to 505 9th Street, NW #830 Washington, DC.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 8‑12+ years of experience in public policy and in‑depth knowledge of government at the federal, state, and international levels.
- Must possess proven ability to develop, maintain relationships in a bipartisan and bicameral manner.
- Experience engaging government officials with a track record of success.
- Former experience in government.
- Proactive, strategic thinker, strong work ethic; sound judgement, diplomacy and ethics.
- Solution‑orientated, flexible, and collaborative.
- Results‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
Preferred
- Advanced degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline.
- Former in‑house corporate experience or representing private sector.
- Background in chemical, environmental, tax or trade sectors.
Travel Requirements
- 30%
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
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