Government Affairs Operations Analyst

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Washington, DC

6d•$73,900 - $123,500•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves analyzing government affairs activities, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement efforts to support compliance, administration, and reporting requirements. The analyst will gather intelligence, prepare legislative testimony and policy positions, and develop project plans for program and event execution. They will monitor and report on legislative and regulatory developments, coordinate with vendors, and serve as a point of contact for Washington, DC office operations. The position also supports the planning and execution of government affairs events, tracks the budget, processes invoices, and assists leadership with briefing materials and logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, government, business administration, communications, or a related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
3 years of experience in government affairs, legal research, public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs, administrative operations, or a related field.
Strong research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal or policy issues to non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and sensitive matters accurately.
Experience maintaining legislative, regulatory, stakeholder, compliance, budget, or project trackers with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, or political environment (Capitol Hill, state house, trade association, consultancy, or corporate office).
Familiarity with budget tracking and operational support systems (e.g., procurement platforms, expense tools).
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior executives and external partners.

Responsibilities

Analyze government affairs activities, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement efforts and provide support for compliance analysis, administration, and applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
Gather intelligence and support preparation of legislative testimony, policy positions, executive briefings, and presentations related to pending or emerging legislative and regulatory matters.
Develop project plans, timelines, run-of-show documents, and other planning materials to coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and business partners through program and event execution.
Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments impacting Lowe’s; identify emerging trends and issues and support development of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, and other materials for business and government affairs leadership.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers, including sourcing support, pricing discussions, deliverables, timelines, and contract-related activities in partnership with procurement, legal, and finance.
Serve as a key point of contact for Washington, DC office operations and contribute to special projects and process improvements that strengthen the effectiveness of the government affairs team.
Support the planning and execution of government affairs meetings, fly-ins, conferences, receptions, stakeholder engagements, and other events, including logistics, communications, briefing materials, registration, and onsite coordination.
Track the government affairs budget and program-related expenses; process invoices, purchase orders, sponsorships, and vendor payments; and partner with finance to reconcile spending and support forecasting.
Support government affairs leadership and senior executives with briefing materials, schedules, travel, meeting preparation, stakeholder information, and event logistics.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) Retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards