Director of State and Local Government Affairs

$175,000 - $210,000/Yr

Siemens - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Washington, DC

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of State and Local Government Affairs at Siemens is a senior role responsible for shaping the company's public policy positions and executing government affairs strategies at the state and local levels. This position involves monitoring regulatory and legislative issues, collaborating with stakeholders, and influencing government policy to support Siemens' business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public policy, strong relationships with government officials, and the ability to navigate complex policy environments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and analyze emerging regulatory and legislative issues at the state and local level.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on policy trends.
• Manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives.
• Work with various internal teams on policies and regulations related to manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, and more.
• Influence government policy to increase demand for Siemens businesses.
• Identify and execute regional legislative and regulatory engagement strategies.
• Engage in lobbying and relationship building in state capitals and at trade association meetings.
• Track meetings, legislative hearings, and engagements with business executives and policy stakeholders.
• Identify company participation opportunities in government forums and industry group meetings.
• Support key high-level and business critical state and local government relationships within the region.
• Establish and maintain relationships with state and local policymakers and elected officials.
• Develop, support and edit information for policy communication activities, including memos, presentations, and social media content.
• Seek opportunities for public funding and support public and private sector opportunities.
• Support on risk and issues management related to state, regional, or local markets.
• Secure and support elected official site visits and meetings.

Requirements

• 10+ years of public policy experience, including experience at State or local government level, U.S. legislative or executive branch and corporate government affairs.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic political solutions to complex and critical problems.
• Strong legislative research, legislative tracking, project management and analytic abilities.
• Experience advocating for public policy issues relating to building and infrastructure design and construction, and advanced manufacturing.
• Successful record of managing complex public policy analysis and advocacy strategies, including policy communications with senior government officials.
• Expertise and existing relationships on the local, state and federal level, as well as across key industries to assist Siemens in moving key business initiatives forward.
• Working knowledge of relevant national policy, state policy and government affairs issues related to Siemens' business to proactively identify emerging issues and develop policy and government affairs strategies and messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple priorities.
• Ability to work within cross-functional and matrix style teams utilizing a strong organizational skillset to drive results within complex campaigns and projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong business acumen and ability to engage and influence senior executives and high-level government officials with a professional presence and business diplomacy skills.
• Driven by ownership culture and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude.
• Creative thinker who is interesting in taking on new challenges and is purpose driven.
• Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Variety of health and wellness benefits
• Annual incentive target of 15% of base salary
• Pay range of $175,000-$210,000 based on experience and location