Manager, Government Affairs

John Deere

1d•$146,592 - $219,888•Remote

About The Position

This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change. As a Manager, Government Affairs for John Deere, located in the western United States, you will monitor legislative and regulatory developments and identify specific initiatives that present opportunities or threats to company interests. You will alert Corporate and Business Unit management of pending legislative and regulatory initiatives, and develop strategies and action plans, in concert with business units, for affecting changes in policy and advance the Company's interests. You will build and maintain relationships and interact with elected and appointed officials, legislative committees, and state agencies, to advocate and generate support for company interests. You will represent the company and coordinate with trade associations, business coalitions, and other groups to develop support for company positions. You will identify and implement opportunities for the company to pursue political objectives (i.e., political action committee, plant tours, etc.). VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position. This position is eligible for remote work, preference is for candidates located in the western US.

Requirements

Knowledge of legislative and regulatory decision-making processes and the impacts of proposed legislation and regulations on the private sector.
Knowledge and understanding of public policy and political developments affecting business, markets, and the economy.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, and to understand their interrelated impacts on business.
Understanding of business processes, organizations, and decision-making, and ability to communicate business concepts in the political arena.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills, including persuasive public speaking and writing abilities.
Ability to travel domestically up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

4 or more years of experience managing government relations for a corporate office or trade association, including policy development and advocacy.
4 or more years of experience working for a state or federal elected official, legislative committee, and/or regulatory office, with responsibility for managing issues and developing policy proposals.
1 or more years of project management experience including strategic planning and execution, team engagement, coalition building, budgeting, and resource management.
Graduate degree in law, business, policy, or related field.

Responsibilities

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and identify specific initiatives that present opportunities or threats to company interests.
Alert Corporate and Business Unit management of pending legislative and regulatory initiatives, and develop strategies and action plans, in concert with business units, for affecting changes in policy and advance the Company's interests.
Build and maintain relationships and interact with elected and appointed officials, legislative committees, and state agencies, to advocate and generate support for company interests.
Represent the company and coordinate with trade associations, business coalitions, and other groups to develop support for company positions.
Identify and implement opportunities for the company to pursue political objectives (i.e., political action committee, plant tours, etc.).

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Vacation and Holiday Pay