Director, Government Affairs

Red Bull•Washington, DC

19h•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Lead the development and execution of Red Bull North America’s U.S. government affairs strategy, helping the business navigate political, legislative, and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Senior Director, Government Affairs (North America), this role is a key liaison among the U.S. business, policymakers, industry associations, external advisors, and global stakeholders. The position advances Red Bull’s policy priorities, supports responsible industry engagement, identifies and mitigates regulatory risks, and provides actionable insights for business strategy and decision-making. The role builds relationships with policymakers and external stakeholders, monitors and communicates developments that may affect Red Bull and the beverage category, develops policy positions and engagement strategies, and manages consultants, coalitions, and trade-association relationships. It advises business leaders and coordinates with Science, Regulatory, Legal, Communications, Commercial, and global teams. The role also represents the company in government affairs engagements and ensures compliance with applicable lobbying, ethics, gift, reporting, and political activity requirements for the North America SRGA team. Candidates may also sit in New York City, NY. Travel is 30–40 (unit not specified).

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in government affairs, legislative or congressional offices, regulatory agencies, trade associations, political organizations, public affairs consultancies, federal and state advocacy strategy, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of the U.S. federal, state, and local political, legislative, and regulatory landscape.
Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative, regulatory, political, and advocacy developments.
Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to build trusted relationships with policymakers, government officials, trade associations, consultants, coalitions, and industry partners.
Experience developing policy positions, briefing materials, talking points, stakeholder maps, and executive recommendations.
Experience managing external consultants, coalitions, and trade-association relationships.
Strong political judgment, strategic thinking, risk assessment, and issue-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex issues clearly to business and external audiences.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and travel as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, or a related field.
English language proficiency required.
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience with food, beverage, dietary supplement, caffeine, nutrition, consumer-product, or related policy issues.
German, French, Spanish, or another language.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local policymakers, government officials, trade associations, industry coalitions, and other external stakeholders.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate U.S. legislative, regulatory, political, advocacy, and media developments that may affect Red Bull, its partners, customers, consumers, or the beverage category.
Develop, own, and communicate Red Bull’s policy positions, strategic priorities, and practical solutions; assess risks and opportunities; and recommend U.S. engagement strategies.
Manage political and government affairs consultants, coordinate coalition activity, and represent Red Bull in relevant trade associations and industry groups.
Provide government affairs insights, briefings, talking points, and policy communications to business leaders, coordinating with Science, Regulatory, Legal, Communications, Commercial, and global teams.
Represent the company in meetings, hearings, conferences, stakeholder outreach, and other government affairs initiatives to advance Red Bull’s interests, strengthen its reputation, and help mitigate regulatory barriers and risks.
Ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics, gift, reporting, and political activity requirements for the North America SRGA team.