Hybrid State Government Relations Manager

Posted 3 weeks ago

Apply now

About the role

  • Advocate for Caterpillar’s interests on a variety of issues before state governmental entities
  • Represent the company with business, industry, and trade groups in shaping and influencing public policy
  • Establish working relationships with respective business units to identify specific policy concerns as they relate to company objectives
  • Represent business unit/enterprise interests before policymakers and be lead advocate for same
  • Provide advice and counsel to senior management on high priority issues within their issue region of states
  • Represent Caterpillar’s interests in coalitions, associations, etc.
  • Provide first line of defense against problematic policy initiatives that may negatively impact the company
  • Identify emerging legislative issues/policy trends which could affect corporate objectives
  • Develop long-term relationships with key governmental leaders and staff
  • Provide advice and counsel on political campaigns and elections

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, Communications, English, History or a Juris Doctor and/or significant governmental job-related experience
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws affecting government affairs
  • Ability to manage corporate activities that benefit from interaction with or provide information to various governmental agencies
  • Successfully communicate business unit/enterprise interests before policymakers and regulators
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems
  • Knowledge of relationship management techniques
  • Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
  • Knowledge of methods used in handling legislative issues; ability to use tools, techniques, and approaches to analyze and comply with legislation from the government

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job title

State Government Relations Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$156,000 - $234,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job