Covestro

Covestro

Associate Manager, Government and Political Affairs

Washington, DC · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$104k-$193kDetected 23 days ago
CommunicationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role

  • We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products.
  • Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
  • The Associate Manager, Government and Political Affairs is responsible for implementing Covestro's legislative, policy and political strategy on key issues impacting our business in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Develop exceptionally strong relationships with elected officials and their staff that represent Covestro's footprint in the United States.
  • Develop strong relationships with relevant members of Congress and the Administration and their staff that support our policy initiatives.
  • Develop proactive plans for achieving Covestro's legislative and executive branch objectives.
  • Lead Covestro's engagement at several key Washington, DC trade associations and shape their legislative and regulatory agendas.
  • Develop strong working relationships with key industry groups and advocacy allies to develop shared legislative objectives.
  • Grow CovestroPAC into a chemical industry leading resource by developing a strategic plan for growth and increasing company contributors.
  • Lead CovestroPAC's Executive Board and work closely with the Chair on strategy.
  • Establish and maintain network of campaign fundraisers and industry colleagues.
  • Manage CovestroPAC Federal Election Commission (FEC) and state campaign finance compliance.
  • Manage lobbying compliance with vendor for federal and state entities and ensure accurate and timely lobbying registrations are submitted.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years' experience in government, corporate, association and/or campaign setting in policy, government affairs, fundraising, or political affairs role.

Nice to have

  • Thorough understanding of the U.S. government, political, and legislative processes.
  • Experience interacting with and presenting to executives and senior management
  • Ability to think creatively on policy and problem solving.
  • Knowledge and Skills:
  • Proactive approach to advocacy and government affairs that is creative, effective, and understands constant change in business and political environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to cultivate strong relationships and effectively articulate Covestro's interests and persuade federal policymakers.

Skills

  • Ability to work effectively and productively with elected officials and staff from executive and legislative branches of government.

Compensation

  • $103,867 - $192,954
  • This is a full time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).

Benefits

  • Develop and distribute CovestroPAC communications, including education and solicitation.

Equal opportunity

  • Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job.
  • All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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