Government Relations Manager

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

23h•$99,900 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Casey’s as a Government Relations Manager and play a key role in shaping public policy initiatives that support the company's government relations strategy and advocacy efforts. In partnership with the Government Relations Director, you will build relationships with government and industry leaders, track legislative and regulatory issues, and help drive advocacy efforts that advance Casey's strategic priorities across current and emerging markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field.
At least seven years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field.
Experience working in or with the government agencies, legislative offices, or advocacy organizations.
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly evaluate and synthesize legislative, regulatory, and public policy information and support the development of advocacy strategies on behalf of Casey's.
Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, including how laws and regulations are developed, interpreted, and implemented at the local, state, and federal levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights for a variety of audiences.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and partners across Legal, Compliance, Operations, and external stakeholders.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Sound business judgement and strong problem-solving abilities, with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to addressing business challenges.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and leverage emerging technologies to support Government Relations strategies and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Law and/or Master's degree.
Knowledge of key public policy issues affecting the convenience store, retail, restaurant, or food industries.
Experience within the convenience, retail, restaurant, or broader food industry.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of Casey's government relations strategy to advance public policies aligned with the company's strategic priorities and business objectives.
Engage with legislators, regulators, and industry organizations to advocate for policies that support the company's growth, and long-term success.
Monitors legislative and regulatory developments that may impact Casey's business. Assist in evaluating potential risks and opportunities and supports the timely communication of emerging laws and regulations to inform compliance and mitigation strategies.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and external stakeholders.
Represents Casey's interest in public policy discussions, regulatory forums, and industry coalitions.
Supports the integration of newly acquired and emerging markets into Casey's government relations strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and advocacy efforts.
Partners closely with the Director, Government Relations, to support key initiatives, advance strategic priorities, and assess enterprise-wide legislative and regulatory impacts.
Performs other duties as assigned.