Director, US State Government Affairs

Corning•Phoenix, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will support Corning Incorporated’s government affairs strategy for business priorities in Texas and Arizona, with a focus on strengthening relationships, advancing state and local policy objectives, and supporting growth opportunities tied to Corning’s manufacturing, technology, supply chain, and economic development priorities. This position reports to the Senior Director of US State Government Affairs. This role will work closely with the Senior Director of US State Government Affairs, business leaders, site leadership, and cross-functional partners to develop policy positions, monitor legislative and regulatory activity, prepare briefings and reports, and engage elected officials, agency leaders, staff, and external stakeholders to advance Corning’s objectives in these priority states.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
10+ years of roles of increasing responsibility in corporate, government or non-profit government affairs
Knowledge of Texas and / or Arizona state government, political culture, business environment, and key institutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Texas and Arizona state government, regulatory agencies, economic development organizations, or state legislatures; experience with state and local incentives, permitting, energy, workforce, or manufacturing-related policy issues preferred
Experience in the corporate world with a focus on manufacturing
Legislative issue advocacy
Government funding expertise
Familiarity with state and local incentive programs, site development, infrastructure funding, permitting processes, and public-private partnerships

Responsibilities

Represent company interests in dealings with trade, industry, and professional organizations
Conduct briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
Develop coalitions to support Corning Incorporated’s policy agenda as appropriate
Build and maintain relationships with state and local economic development, workforce, energy, infrastructure, and regulatory stakeholders relevant to Corning’s business priorities in Texas and Arizona
Develop, coordinate, and execute state and local legislative strategies in Texas and Arizona, and communicate and advocate for company positions and policies
Represent the company's position on legislative and regulatory affairs to elected and career government officials
Monitor and analyze state and local policy developments that may affect Corning operations, investments, supply chain, workforce, energy, infrastructure, permitting, or economic development opportunities
Develop political engagement strategies that support Corning business priorities in Texas and Arizona
Maintain political relationships with key public officials and stakeholders on behalf of Corning Incorporated businesses and functions in Texas and Arizona
Identify emerging political leaders and opportunities