Manager, Government & Public Affairs

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Government & Public Affairs works closely with Government Affairs and refinery management to develop and execute government and public affairs strategies to further overall company objectives in certain state and local matters. Lead in strategic stakeholder engagement efforts, rulemakings, crisis/incident response and development of applicable messaging to local communities, government officials and key stakeholders.

Requirements

A minimum of five years industry and specialty related experience.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; strong legislative competency as well as strong negotiating and influencing skills.
Analytically strong with attention to details.
In depth knowledge of legislative data requirements, programs and policies.
Thorough understanding of the legislative process, including an understanding of the roles and decision points in Congress and Federal regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.
Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in climate policy and/or downstream refining
Work history in Washington state

Responsibilities

Develop and grow relationships with lawmakers and agency staff in Washington and Oregon
Support facility operations by engaging with local external stakeholders (city/county officials, NGOs and tribal leadership)
Identify legislation that impacts the liquid fuels industry in the Pacific Northwest and other markets as needed
Understanding of regional carbon programs (CCA, CCP, LCFS, etc)
Familiarity with maritime issues
Participate in regional and statewide trade associations and chambers of commerce
Track and engage in the rulemaking processes in Washington and Oregon
Meet with lawmakers at the State Capitol and articulate HF Sinclair’s public policy positions
Testify in front of relevant legislative bodies and participate in interim committee hearings
Support Vice President of Government Affairs with federal and state advocacy as needed
Manage contract government affairs staff in Washington and Oregon
Participate and lead HF Sinclair’s Political Action Committee events and fundraising efforts
Support local charitable and community engagement efforts
Support corporate and site communications team as needed
Serve on the refinery leadership team
Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
Experience developing policy analysis and strategy
Possess strong relationships with key stakeholders (oil and gas industry, unions, NGOs, government and tribes) and understands coalition building.
Preference for candidate with experience in climate policy and/or downstream refining
Role is based in Washington – preference for candidate with work history in the state
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.