Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Baker Hughes • Washington, DC

3d • $161,870 - $300,670

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs serves as a trusted partner in identifying policy risks and opportunities, managing external stakeholder relationships, and executing advocacy strategies that support commercial and corporate priorities. The role supports government affairs and public policy strategies across the Americas, with a focus on the United States and Canada, and monitors legislative, regulatory, political, and geopolitical developments that affect the company and its customers.

The position develops policy analysis, advocacy plans, briefing materials, and recommendations; supports regional commercial advocacy; and builds relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, coalition partners, and other stakeholders. It also coordinates government engagement and outreach, supports executive meetings, and partners with communications and business leaders to maintain consistent policy messaging.

The role collaborates with business, legal, compliance, communications, sustainability, commercial, and regional government affairs teams. Success involves effective advocacy and stakeholder engagement, timely communication of policy risks and opportunities, high-quality analysis and materials, support for commercial priorities, and compliance with lobbying, reporting, and ethics requirements. The role is based in Washington, D.C., involves approximately 10–15% regional travel, and may require occasional evening and weekend commitments. The stated annual pay range is $161,870–$300,670. The position is eligible for company-sponsored health and welfare benefits, the Thrift Plan (401k), and a short-term incentive plan.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal government processes.
• Excellent policy analysis and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to engage with senior executives, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of government affairs and public policy strategies across the Americas, focusing on the United States and Canada.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative, regulatory, political, and geopolitical developments affecting the company’s businesses and customers.
• Assist in developing policy positions, advocacy plans, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations on priority issues.
• Support regional commercial advocacy by coordinating government engagement related to key business opportunities.
• Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities and recommend response strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Represent the company in meetings with government officials, trade associations, coalition partners, and external organizations.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach and engagement initiatives aligned with company priorities.
• Assist in planning executive meetings with government officials and key external stakeholders.
• Develop position statements, briefing documents, and presentation materials.
• Partner with Corporate Communications and business leaders to ensure consistent policy messaging.
• Draft internal communications and business updates regarding policy developments and advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with business leaders and legal, compliance, communications, sustainability, and commercial teams.
• Coordinate with government affairs colleagues across regions to align messaging and priorities.
• Support compliance with lobbying, reporting, and ethics requirements.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs with a choice of coverage options.
• Thrift Plan (401k).
• Short-term incentive plan, with awards based on company and individual performance and contingent on predetermined company financial results.
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed