Director, Government Affairs

Clorox•Columbia, DC

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and directional oversight of the enterprise-wide Government Affairs function for Clorox, a public consumer packaged goods company. In close collaboration with the Sustainability, Strategic Regulatory, and Legal teams, the successful individual will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders and shaping the regulatory landscape to advance the company's strategic business objectives. The Director of Government Affairs will play a critical role in developing and executing an enterprise advocacy strategy, including establishing a strong presence in Washington, D.C., managing relationships with key trade associations, overseeing political contributions, and tracking relevant legislation. The role will also focus on building influence in key federal districts and managing state and local issues related to the company's manufacturing facilities and offices. Reporting to the Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Government Affairs, this individual will be a dynamic leader with a passion for driving strategic influence, fostering a culture of collaboration, and effectively communicating opportunities and risks to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, degree in political science, public policy, or related field.
At least 8 years’ experience in government affairs and legislative and regulatory processes at the federal and/or state level.
Must also have experience in the CPG (consumer-packaged goods) industry with a strong network in Washington, D.C.
Be able to effectively navigate complex political landscapes, drive organizational influence, and elevate the strategic importance of government affairs within the company.
Have demonstrated experience in leading government affairs strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and managing political contributions.
Must be a proven, effective communicator with the capability to advocate the company’s interests and drive alignment across diverse audiences within the organization.
Be able to set strategy, contributing to the creation and articulation of an inspiring vision for the organization’s government affairs function and its broader impact on the enterprise.
Have a collaborative and creative approach to developing advocacy strategies that support company strategies.
The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved influence and performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve to higher standards, effectively navigating ambiguity and complexity to solve critical issues impacting the business.
Be able to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, and manage performance.
Encourage collaboration and visibly support the success of the team, creating a sense of purpose that engages others.
Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with government officials, trade associations, and internal stakeholders, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government affairs strategy that establishes a strong presence in Washington, D.C., builds a reputation with Congress and the executive branch, and advances the company's strategic business objectives. Additionally, refine and help guide the External Affairs approach in international markets in which the Company operates.
Develop and lead initiatives to connect executive stakeholders with relevant Members of Congress, fostering relationships and driving influence in key federal districts based on manufacturing locations and corporate interests.
Work collaboratively with a team of government relations professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning while ensuring alignment with functional and corporate business needs.
Represent the company in external forums and engage with internal and external stakeholders, including trade associations, industry forums, and government officials, representing the Company’s interests and commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.
Manage relationships with enterprise trade associations, providing support and coordinating with key executive stakeholders.
Oversee political contributions and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
Jointly develop the advocacy strategies with Business Units and the Strategic Regulatory team, aligning efforts to maximize impact.
Track relevant pending legislation in close coordination with the Strategic Regulatory team, ensuring organization awareness of key issues and adjusting advocacy strategy as necessary.
Develop and implement robust processes to manage state and local issues relative to manufacturing facilities and offices.
Serve as a champion of government affairs, building relationships and effectively communicating enterprise-level priorities and risks to cross functional teams, ensuring government affairs considerations are integrated into business strategies and decision-making processes.
Oversee and manage lobbying resources to ensure effective representation of the company’s interests.