Sr. Manager Government Relations (State & Local)

The Home Depot • Washington, DC

8d • $100,000 - $190,000

About The Position

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: The Senior Manager, Government Relations will represent and advance The Home Depot's government relations agenda before elected officials and government decision-makers primarily at the state and local levels. This role will oversee government relations strategies for a defined portfolio of states (e.g., Northeast / Midwest), representing The Home Depot’s interests in markets with significant legislative and regulatory activity impacting retail operations. The position is based in The Home Depot’s Washington, DC office and will serve as the state team’s representative in the office. The position may lead on one or more retail policy issues (e.g., data privacy, labor, housing, tax, and organized retail crime) and serve as a go-to resource for the Government Relations team on assigned topics. Focus areas will evolve based on business needs and legislative priorities

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Nice To Haves

• Must have experience working for a state legislature, governor's office, large city/county office or previous experience in government relations, public affairs, or lobbying at Fortune 500 company or trade association. Government experience or a proven track record handling government relations for a Fortune 200 company or trade association is desired.
• 7-10 years of experience working in corporate government relations or relevant experience.
• Strong writing skills and ability to create timely content for internal and external audiences
• Experience working with elected officials and their staffs
• Experience running grassroots coalitions and campaigns and managing outside consultants

Responsibilities

• Communicate company priorities - Maintain frequent speaking engagements internally and externally to senior management, large groups and in legislative testimony Write updates on activities in state for weekly newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts, and issue summaries for internal and external audiences
• Develop and manage community events - Organize store walks and engage in community events with elected officials
• Develop, implement and manage strategy - Develop, implement and manage government relations strategy and legislative agenda, including tracking legislation and direct lobbying Direct and manage trade associations and external lobbyists Follow all lobbying and ethics laws
• Manage The Home Depots legislative agenda - Engage with state-based staff for the federal delegation and engage on federal issues as needed. Provide rapid response to fast-moving legislative priorities including the development of talking points and grassroots campaigns and support for issues in state
• Serve as the company's primary point of contact - Serve as the company's primary point of contact for local and state elected officials including the Governor's administration and relevant state agencies. Connect existing company and Foundation programs and relationships to favorably impact public policy issues and enhance our reputation with policy makers and government stakeholders. Recommend and oversee political contributions to candidates and associations aligned with business interests Work with internal business partners to develop positions, provide legislative testimony and other subject matter expertise directly to state and local officials

What This Job Offers

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