Hybrid State Government Relations Manager

at Caterpillar Inc.

• Job title: State Government Relations Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $156,000 - $234,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Advocate for Caterpillar’s interests before state governmental entities with a focus on public policy. Establish relationships and provide counsel on legislative issues affecting corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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