Director, U.S. Government Affairs

Lubrizol•Washington DC, OH

About The Position

The Director of U.S. Government Affairs develops and leads Lubrizol’s strategy for engaging with the U.S. federal government to protect, grow, and transform the company’s business and meet its objectives. The role serves as a key external representative and lead U.S. federal government lobbyist for Lubrizol in Washington, D.C., supporting corporate and business government affairs objectives. The Director builds and manages engagements with policymakers, decision-makers, trade associations, and consultants to advance Lubrizol’s legislative, regulatory, and political priorities. The position represents Lubrizol on issues affecting the specialty chemicals industry and related markets, including transportation and industrial lubricants and additives, durable polymer technology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and personal and home care. It also manages Lubrizol’s Political Action Committee.

Requirements

6–10 years of experience in or advocating to U.S. government officials and members, including the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, committees, and key government agencies and departments.
Experience serving on the staff of key jurisdictional committees, such as Energy & Commerce, Transportation & Infrastructure, ENR, or Commerce, Science & Transportation.
Advocacy leadership experience with trade associations.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Collaborative team management and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and organization to meet deadlines.
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, change, and uncertainty.
Comfort influencing senior leadership.
Ability to work effectively with multicultural team members to solve complex problems and implement solutions.
Ability to influence internal and external groups.

Nice To Haves

EPA or DOE experience.
Advanced degree, such as a JD or equivalent (MA, MBA), strongly preferred.
Keen insight and excellent market knowledge, with a focus on trends and regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Lubrizol’s strategy for engaging with the U.S. federal government to protect, grow, and transform the business and meet company objectives.
Serve as a key external representative and lobbyist for Lubrizol’s policy priorities with U.S. federal government stakeholders.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships and communications with relevant policymakers so Lubrizol is recognized as a thought and policy leader on issues affecting the specialty chemicals industry and related markets.
Lead advocacy to advance Lubrizol’s policy and business interests before U.S. federal policymakers and decision-makers.
Identify and pursue federal government engagement opportunities that leverage Lubrizol’s expertise and support its leadership in the specialty chemical industry and related markets.
Manage Lubrizol’s Political Action Committee.
Build and manage engagements with policymakers, decision-makers, trade associations, and consultants to support legislative, regulatory, and political priorities.