About The Position
UPS is seeking a seasoned public affairs advocate to join the Global Public Affairs team with a focus on U.S. Federal Affairs. This position is full-time and will report to the head of Federal Affairs. This role will work closely with other Public Affairs team members in the development and execution of sophisticated legislative and regulatory advocacy and will serve as a trusted advisor to our business partners across the company. Prior legislative experience and excellent political judgment are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Intl Equivalent – Required
- 4-6 years of experience serving in a legislative role in the government or working directly on public policy issues.
- Possess a deep understanding of government relations, including effective lobbying strategies, grassroots organizing, and the mechanics of policymaking.
- A strong strategic thinker with polished written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience in fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration.
- Willing to travel.
- Self-starter; intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in labor, data security or postal issues is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Determine legislative strategy for UPS federal policy priorities including data security, postal and transportation policy.
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials and federal policymakers including Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and their staff.
- Create coalitions with industry and third-party organizations and help manage external associations.
- Manage advocacy campaigns in support of UPS’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
- Participate in legislative and regulatory hearings and develops advocacy materials, including legislative analysis, talking points and presentations.
Benefits
- Medical/prescription drug coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Disability Income Protection Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement program
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays and Personal time
- Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
