Manager, State Government Affairs

Keurig Dr Pepper•Frisco, TX

1d•$96,800 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Manager of State Government Affairs to lead government engagement and advocacy strategy, with a priority focus on Texas and additional assigned jurisdictions in the Western United States. The position is described as hybrid and based in Frisco, Texas; candidates should be based in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. The manager monitors legislative and regulatory developments, especially those related to sustainability and health and well-being that affect the packaged non-alcoholic beverage industry. The role provides policy updates and potential business-impact analysis to internal stakeholders, collaborates across corporate functions to develop company positions, builds relationships with policymakers and other external stakeholders, represents the company in trade associations and coalitions, and directs lobbyists within the territory. It also coordinates government outreach about company developments, including investment, corporate responsibility, disaster relief, and community investment. The role requires at least five years of government affairs experience and the ability to collaborate with senior business partners, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and work with little supervision in a fast-paced environment. Domestic travel is approximately 30% of the time. The salary range is $96,800–$143,000, with placement dependent on experience, skills, and other factors. An annual performance-based bonus and listed benefits are subject to eligibility and, where applicable, election.

Requirements

At least 5 years of government affairs experience, including prior experience in-house at a corporation, in a trade association, at a lobbying firm, and/or in government.
Based in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area; the office is in Frisco.
Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Experience collaborating with senior-level business partners on legislative and public policy matters with little to no supervision.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments at one time.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel domestically approximately 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

Lead government affairs engagement strategy, with a priority focus on Texas.
Develop and lead advocacy engagement strategy across other assigned state jurisdictions.
Identify and monitor state and local legislative and regulatory developments, particularly those involving sustainability and health and well-being issues affecting the packaged non-alcoholic beverage industry.
Provide policy insights, updates, and analysis of potential business impacts to key internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Corporate Responsibility, Investor Relations, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Supply Chain, to determine the company's positions on pending policy.
Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, their staff, industry peers, and other relevant external stakeholders.
Represent the company in state trade associations and other coalitions.
Direct the activities of company lobbyists within the assigned territory.
Coordinate and support Legal & Corporate Affairs communications and outreach to government officials concerning company developments, including capital investment, corporate responsibility milestones, disaster relief, and community investment.