What's the job?
The Director of Government Affairs serves as a key strategic leader in the organization, with primary responsibility for managing and advancing public policy priorities at the federal, state and local levels. This role requires a dynamic individual who can navigate the complex landscape of government relations, develop and execute coordinated advocacy strategies, and effectively represent the company's interests before a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills are needed as the Director will collaborate with executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners to ensure that the company's public policy agenda is advanced in a manner consistent with its mission, values, and strategic objectives.
What will you do?
- Strategic Advocacy and Government Relations Leadership: Organizes and leads Public Affairs council made up of internal stakeholders that will help to identify, develop, and execute coordinated advocacy and government relations strategies at the company and business unit levels. This includes setting short- and long-term priorities and creating innovative approaches to engage policymakers at the federal, state and local levels.
- Federal, State and Local Lobbying: Leads and participates in federal, state and local lobbying activities to advance the strategic priorities of the company.
- Legislative and Regulatory Development: Drafts legislative and regulatory testimony, legislative fact sheets, position letters, public comments, and other advocacy materials to support the company's public policy agenda. Ensures communications are clear, persuasive, and tailored to the intended audience.
- Policy Monitoring and Reporting: Attends and closely monitors federal, state and local legislative and regulatory hearings, briefings, and meetings relevant to the company's interests. Provides timely and detailed reports, analyses, and recommendations to internal leadership and stakeholders.
- Strategic Guidance and Policy Analysis: Delivers high-level strategic guidance and in-depth policy analysis to company leadership, colleagues, and select external partners. Identifies emerging trends and advises on evolving policy landscapes and the potential impact on company objectives.
- Advisory Role to Leadership: Advises the General Counsel, Vice President, Ethics and Compliance, and other senior leaders regarding the broader political, regulatory and legislative environment.
- Management of External Relationships: Oversees engagement with trade associations, coalitions, consultants and external lobbyists.
- Advocacy Events: Develops the program to a maturity that may allow the Company to host advocacy events to promote the company's legislative priorities and foster productive dialogue with policymakers and key stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with internal staff and affiliates to ensure integration and alignment of advocacy efforts across the organization.
- Other Duties: Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by company leadership, in alignment with the evolving needs of the organization and its public policy agenda.
What do you bring?
- Minimum of 8 years of public policy and/or advocacy experience, with a preference for candidates who have federal legislative or regulatory experience and a proven record of advancing public policy agendas.
- Bachelor's degree required, while a J.D. or Master's degree is preferred (such as in public administration, law, political science, or a related field).
- Comprehensive knowledge of public policy systems, with demonstrable success in developing, implementing, and evaluating coordinated advocacy and policy strategies.
- Must be willing to register as a lobbyist under applicable federal, state and local lobbying laws.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, social media, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, persuasive communications for diverse audiences.
- Ability to effectively interface and maintain relationships with policymakers and elected officials on a nonpartisan or bipartisan basis.
- Demonstrated capabilities in evaluation, planning, coordination, organization, and problem-solving, with a talent for thinking both strategically and tactically.
- Proven ability to effectively and persuasively communicate the organization's mission and policy positions.
- Poise, compassion, creativity, and integrity, with the ability to earn the confidence of a broad range of internal and external constituents, including high-level policymakers, community leaders, and partner organizations.
- Successful experience working collaboratively with staff and affiliates to ensure integrated, organized efforts and to achieve goal-oriented results.
- Demonstrates the capacity to work both independently and as part of a cohesive, high-functioning team.
- Outstanding organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet short deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support advocacy, legislative, and relationship-building activities.
- Experience in Canadian Government Affairs preferred.
What are our perks?
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $165,000 to $264,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 24% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $205,200 to $327,900. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee. This role may also be eligible to participate in the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which is awarded annually at management's discretion.
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
- Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child and Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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