Manager, Government & Industry Relations

Kidde Global Solutions • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Government and Industry Relations is responsible for leading Kidde’s engagement with state governments across the United States. This position will develop and execute strategies to advance the company's priorities in fire and life-safety products within state legislative, regulatory, and industry association environments. The role serves as the primary point of contact with state legislators, regulatory agencies, governors' offices, and relevant trade and industry organizations to ensure the company's interests are effectively represented.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of experience working in government relations, public affairs, or related field, with demonstrated success in both state-level advocacy and industry relations required
• 5+ years of experience managing budgets for advocacy initiatives, campaigns, association memberships, or related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, government, law, or related field.
• Experience lobbying in multiple U.S. states; candidates with experience lobbying in western states are strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. state government structures, legislative processes, and regulatory systems.
• Demonstrated success engaging with industry associations, trade groups, and coalitions.
• Proven track record in government relations, public policy, or state-level advocacy.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets with accuracy and accountability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with policymakers and industry leaders.
• Ability to manage complex policy and regulatory issues with strategic insight.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse internal functions and represent the company with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategies for engagement with state legislatures, regulatory agencies, and governors' offices in priority jurisdictions.
• Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments impacting fire and life-safety products; assess potential impacts on business operations, technologies, certifications, and market access.
• Align state advocacy priorities with company objectives and broader government relations strategies.
• Represent the organization in meetings with state policymakers, regulators, and key external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with state officials, coalitions, and other partners.
• Advocate for policies that advance public safety and support organizational growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade associations, standards development organizations, and industry coalitions relevant to fire and life-safety.
• Represent the company in industry forums, working groups, and conferences to shape policy and regulatory discussions.
• Partner with industry peers to identify common priorities and advance collective advocacy efforts.
• Ensure industry perspectives and partnerships are integrated into company strategies for state-level engagement.
• Drive collaboration and alignment between strategic partners.
• Work closely with internal teams (Engineering, Product Compliance, Communications, Marketing & Legal) to ensure state-level policy and regulatory positions reflect company objectives.
• Support internal leadership with policy analyses, briefings, and preparation of testimony and advocacy materials.
• Provide internal updates, training, and guidance on state policy, regulatory issues, and industry developments.
• Track and coordinate state legislative sessions, hearings, and regulatory processes relevant to the organization.
• Oversee preparation and submission of comment letters, testimony, and other required documentation.
• Maintain a forward calendar of key state legislative and regulatory milestones to prioritize engagement.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks arising from evolving state policies, legislation, and industry initiatives.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.
• Provide guidance to compliance, quality, and legal teams on state-specific requirements.
• Manage budgets related to government relations activities, including association memberships, sponsorships, events, and external consultants.
• Track expenditures, monitor variances, and ensure responsible allocation of resources in alignment with organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance.
• Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager