Analyst, Government Relations - GSC - US

Sysco

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Relations Analyst will support Sysco’s federal, state and local legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts by researching public policy issues and developing argumentation and collateral material. The Analyst will track federal and state bills and regulations impacting Sysco’s operations, prioritize issues for action and maintain a comprehensive database. Working closely with the Director of Government Relations, the Analyst will support the company’s internal policy making process, grassroots organization and engagement, PAC reporting and compliance and communications with internal audiences. The Analyst will develop legislative reports and updates to keep the organization apprised of key developments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, English or Journalism preferred).
Preferred 1-3 years of legislative or research/analytical or administrative experience for a state or federal lawmaker, major corporation, trade association, NGO or government agency
Knowledge of the U.S. food service distribution business and/or related industries, such as restaurants or food manufacturing and processing
Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state and local levels
Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Proven process and project management expertise
Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, including functional and field team members
Strong research skills
Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver on short timelines
Commitment to highest quality deliverables
Sound planning and administrative skills
Experience with Microsoft Office
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Support the government relations team with quality, in-depth research on legislative and regulatory issues at the local, state and federal levels.
Develop legislative reports and updates to keep the organization apprised of key developments.
Develop argumentation on public policy issues to advance Sysco’s position.
Develop collateral material for local, state and federal advocacy efforts including, but not limited to, letters of support or opposition, testimony, briefing papers, position papers and regulatory comment letters.
Monitor and track legislative and regulatory activity at all levels of government that impact Sysco and provide timely updates to the relevant members of the government relations team.
Support Sysco’s internal public policy making process by researching issues and drafting position papers; obtaining input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs); participating in review meetings and maintaining a database of final positions once approved.
Maintain a database of Sysco’s assets throughout the United States that consists of relevant company information (facilities, employees, payroll, taxes, suppliers, customers) by political subdivision (Congress, state officials); produce asset maps as needed.
Maintain Sysco’s grassroots database, manage successful execution of “calls to action” under the direction of the Director of Government Relations.
Help plan and organize facility tours with lawmakers, groundbreaking events and other related activities.
Maintain the Sysco PAC database and manage tasks such as check approval and cutting processes; bank reconciliations; federal and state compliance reports
Support planning and organization of PAC events
Support PAC solicitations, PAC presentations and PAC Board preparation.
Prepare federal lobbying reports and ensure compliance with all Senate and House reporting requirements.